Cambodia Film Fixer
& Video Production Services

EM Productions operates with established crew in Cambodia, with our primary offices and core team based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Cambodia is directly adjacent to our Vietnam operations, which means crew, equipment, and production infrastructure can move between the two countries quickly when a project requires it.

From Cambodia we also coordinate with our teams in Hanoi, Da Nang, Seoul, Singapore, Shanghai, and Tokyo for productions that span multiple countries across Asia.

We work in two ways depending on what you need.

For international production companies, agencies, and film crews bringing their own creative to Cambodia, we provide full production services and fixing. That includes filming permits, crew hire, equipment sourcing, location scouting and management, logistics, talent casting, fixers, and translators. We handle everything on the ground so your team can focus on the creative.

For brands and organizations that need video or photography created in Cambodia, we handle the full process from concept through delivery. Factory and manufacturing video, corporate video, documentary, commercial production, and photography across multiple disciplines.

Over 20 years of production across Asia, with established operations in Cambodia and neighboring Vietnam, means we know the locations, the regulations, the crews, and the logistics. Our proximity to Ho Chi Minh City allows us to scale crew and equipment across both countries when a project demands it.

Yes. All foreign productions filming in Cambodia require a General Film Permit. Documentaries and commercials are typically permitted through the Ministry of Information, while dramas and feature films go through the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. The Cambodia Film Commission can assist with coordinating the process.

Foreign filmmakers are also required to hire a locally registered coordinator who is officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. This coordinator presents the production to the relevant authorities and manages the permit process on your behalf.

Beyond the General Film Permit, location-specific permits may be required depending on where you are filming. Temples, government properties, and certain public spaces each have their own requirements and may involve separate fees.

Every project is different. Contact us and we will map out exactly what your shoot requires. Reach out at info@em-production.com or use our contact form.

The permit application requires a project synopsis, a filming schedule with locations, passport copies of all visiting crew members, and an equipment list. Your locally registered coordinator submits these materials to the relevant ministry on your behalf.

Processing times depend on the type of production. Documentary, commercial, and corporate video permits typically take around five working days. Feature film permits average around 15 working days. However, we recommend allowing up to one month of lead time, and longer for major productions, to account for location-specific permits and any additional approvals.

No government minder is required to accompany your shoot in Cambodia, and authorities do not request to review footage before you leave the country. The permitting environment is generally straightforward and cooperative compared to many other markets in the region.

EM Productions manages the full permit process for our clients in Cambodia. Contact us as early as possible so we can start the paperwork before your crew arrives. Reach out at info@em-production.com or use our contact form.

Drone filming in Cambodia requires a special film permit in addition to the General Film Permit. The rules around drone operation in Cambodia change regularly, so current regulations should be confirmed before every production.

Additional requirements may apply depending on the specific location. Drone flights near temples, government buildings, border regions, and populated areas carry stricter conditions. The Angkor Wat complex and surrounding temple zones have their own regulations managed by the APSARA Authority.

The permitting process for drone filming requires advance planning. If aerial footage is part of your brief, raise it early so we can confirm what is currently permitted and build the approvals into your production timeline. Reach out at info@em-production.com or use our contact form.

Yes. The temples of Angkor require a separate filming permit issued by the APSARA Authority, which manages the Angkor Archaeological Park. This permit is separate from and in addition to the General Film Permit issued by the Ministry of Information or Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.

The APSARA permit process typically takes two to three working weeks and can run in parallel with the general permit application. Permit costs for filming at Angkor are higher than other locations in Cambodia and reflect the scale of the production and the level of disruption to ongoing tourism, which is a major revenue source for the region.

The temples are among the most visually powerful filming locations in Southeast Asia, but they require careful advance planning. Contact us early if Angkor is on your location list. Reach out at info@em-production.com or use our contact form.

Yes. Several categories of locations carry additional restrictions or require special coordination.

Border regions with Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos may require additional permits and security coordination. Military installations and government buildings are restricted. The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh requires its own location permit. Religious sites and active temples require respectful coordination with local authorities.

The Angkor Archaeological Park, as noted above, is managed entirely by the APSARA Authority with its own permit process and fee structure.

Outside of these specific categories, Cambodia is generally a production-friendly country with cooperative authorities. The Cambodian government has a stated policy of promoting and assisting the film industry, and the overall permitting environment reflects that.

EM Productions has managed productions across Cambodia and knows which locations are straightforward and which need advance planning. Contact us before you finalize a location schedule. Reach out at info@em-production.com or use our contact form.

Yes, but the process is different from countries that accept ATA Carnets. Cambodia is not a carnet country. Instead, the Cambodian government offers a tax-free temporary import and re-export arrangement for filming equipment, which is tied to the General Film Permit.

Once your General Film Permit is granted, a detailed equipment list with serial numbers and value declarations is submitted to customs. The temporary import license covers cameras, lighting, grip, sound, drones, costumes, props, and other non-consumable production items. Equipment can enter by air or land border.

Because local equipment availability in Cambodia is more limited than in Vietnam, Singapore, or Thailand, many international productions bring key camera and specialized equipment from abroad or from neighboring countries. EM Productions can coordinate equipment logistics from our Ho Chi Minh City base when local rental options do not meet the project requirements.

Contact us with your equipment list and we will advise on what to bring versus what we can source locally or regionally.

Yes. Foreign filmmakers are required by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts to work with a locally registered coordinator to obtain filming permits. Beyond the regulatory requirement, a local production partner makes the difference between a smooth shoot and a complicated one.

Cambodia’s production infrastructure is growing but still developing. Crew availability, equipment access, and location logistics all benefit from someone who works in the country regularly and has established relationships with the relevant authorities and service providers.

English is widely spoken in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap’s tourism and production sectors, but productions involving Khmer-speaking talent, rural locations, or government coordination benefit significantly from local language capability.

EM Productions provides full fixer and production services in Cambodia. Our proximity to Ho Chi Minh City means we can scale crew and equipment across the border when a project needs resources beyond what is available locally. Over 20 years of production experience across Asia means we bring the operational structure that Cambodia’s developing production market sometimes lacks on its own.

Cambodia offers an extraordinary range of environments across a compact geography.

For ancient and heritage locations, the Angkor Wat temple complex and the wider Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province are world-class. Hundreds of additional Khmer temple ruins are scattered across the country, many rarely visited and available for filming with minimal logistical competition.

Phnom Penh provides a mix of French colonial architecture, wide tree-lined boulevards, riverside environments, modern development, and the manufacturing and garment districts on the city outskirts. The Royal Palace and National Museum add formal architectural settings.

For natural environments, Tonle Sap lake and its floating villages offer unique water-based production opportunities. The countryside delivers rice paddies, rubber plantations, rural villages, and dense tropical vegetation. The southern coast around Sihanoukville and the offshore islands provide beach and tropical resort environments.

For factory and industrial settings, Cambodia’s garment and manufacturing districts in and around Phnom Penh serve productions that need working factory environments.

EM Productions has scouted locations across Cambodia. Contact us and we can match locations to your visual brief. Reach out at info@em-production.com or use our contact form.

Cambodia has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons. The dry season runs from November through April and is the best window for filming, with lower humidity, clear skies, and reliable outdoor shooting conditions. December through February offers the most comfortable temperatures.

The wet season runs from May through October. Rain comes in heavy afternoon bursts, but mornings are often clear. Productions can still operate during the wet season with flexible scheduling, and the landscape is at its most lush and green, which can be visually striking for the right project.

Temperatures are warm year round, typically between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius. April is the hottest month.

Khmer New Year in mid-April is the most significant holiday and effectively pauses production for several days. Pchum Ben (ancestors’ day, usually September or October) and the Water Festival (November) also reduce crew availability.

We help clients schedule productions around weather patterns and local holidays to minimize disruptions.

Yes. Foreign crew need a business visa (Type E) to film in Cambodia. Tourist visas do not cover filming activity. Business visas can be obtained on arrival at Phnom Penh or Siem Reap international airports or applied for in advance through an e-visa application. You will need a passport valid for at least six months, passport photos, and US dollars for the visa fee.

Visas are valid for up to 30 days. There are no separate work permits required for filming in Cambodia, which is a significant administrative advantage compared to many other countries in the region.

For productions running longer than 30 days, visa extensions are available through the immigration department.

EM Productions advises our clients on the visa process and ensures crew documentation aligns with the permit applications. Contact us to discuss your crew requirements. Reach out at info@em-production.com or use our contact form.

Send us a message at info@em-production.com or use our contact form. Tell us what you are looking to achieve, where and when you want to shoot, and any requirements you already know. We will set up a call to discuss your project, timeline, and budget. No commitment required.

If Angkor Wat or other temple locations are on your list, we recommend reaching out at least four to six weeks in advance to allow for the APSARA Authority permit process alongside the general filming permit.