Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Nonfiction production roles · Working

Fixer

Also called: local fixer, production fixer

ELI5

A local expert who helps the production work safely and properly in an unfamiliar place.

Used in conversation

“The fixer is arranging community introductions and checking the security plan before filming.”

Definition

A locally knowledgeable production professional who helps arrange access, logistics, translation, contacts, permits or safety in a place or community.

Here “Fixer” means: A locally knowledgeable production professional who helps arrange access, logistics, translation, contacts, permits or safety in a place or community.

Pitch context

May appear in access, logistics, research and safety plans for location-based work.

Why it matters: The role can combine deep local knowledge with practical responsibility, but should not be treated as disposable or invisible labour.

Connected terms

  • Location managerFixers and location teams may coordinate access and logistics.
  • AccessFixers often help establish appropriate access.
  • ResearcherA fixer may support research but is not automatically the project researcher.
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