Filming Support

New Caledonia offers a wide range of facilities, services, and skilled professionals to make audiovisual and film productions easier to manage. Specific regulations apply to filming in the territory, and in many cases it is simpler to complete crews and equipment by drawing on local expertise.

Filming Permits

Filming in public spaces requires permits, with procedures varying by province:

Province Sud: Requests are handled by the Bureau d’Accueil des Tournages.
Province Nord and the Loyalty Islands: Requests must be submitted to the local town halls or provincial authorities. The Province Sud Film Office can act as a first point of contact to guide you.

For shoots on customary land, permission must also be obtained in advance from district chiefs, and the customary gesture (geste coutumier) should be made with the relevant tribes.

Apply for a filming permit in New Caledonia

Local Professional Support

Fixers
Foreign productions are strongly encouraged to use a New Caledonian fixer to simplify logistics and build connections with local communities.
See the list of fixers.
Technicians
The local industry includes around 40 production companies and more than 100 professionals. Contact their federations (ACPF and FIPA-NC) or the Province Sud Film Office (BAT PS) to hire support staff.
Drone Operators
Dozens of licensed drone pilots, already cleared to operate in New Caledonia, are available locally.
See the list of dronists.
Underwater Cameramen
Capture world-class images of the UNESCO-listed lagoon with experienced local underwater videographers.
See the list of underwater cameramen.
Actors & Extras
A wide selection of professional actors and thousands of extras can be sourced via the Province Sud Film Office (BAT PS).
Equipment
In addition to private rentals, Province Sud can provide professional equipment such as cranes, rails, and tracking systems.
See the request form.

Public Funding

The New Caledonia Audiovisual and Film Support Fund supports external productions that partner with at least one local audiovisual company.

It is financed by public institutions (Province Sud, Province Nord, Loyalty Islands Province, and the New Caledonian Government), broadcasters (Canal+ Calédonie, NC la 1ère, Caledonia), and private partners (OPT, ISPs).

Producers are invited to apply via the Province Sud Film Office.

Drone Regulations

European drone regulations do not apply in New Caledonia. Operators must comply with local rules and register with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) in advance.

Certain areas — including air corridors, protected reserves, and customary zones — are subject to restrictions or bans. The DGAC provides the geolocated NC Drones app (available on Google Play and Apple Store) to identify these zones.

How NCT Can Help

If you need guidance during planning or face challenges on location, the NCT team is here to help. A dedicated unit supports international productions with advice and facilitation.

In addition, NCT maintains an extensive library of royalty-free, professional-quality video rushes and photos, which can be made available on request to enrich your productions.

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