unit management - SAFETY FIRST

Whether it be a film, video or stills shoot, ASFTV supply Unit support for both town and remote desert locations. STANDARD UNIT EQUIPMENT INCLUDES:

EPIRB
satphone (calls in free- out extra)
GPS
Solar power and inverter (240v...bring your microwave/tv!)
Flying Doctor radio
65 litre fridge
25 litre freezer
200 litre icebox (esky)
100 litre icebox
vehicle recovery equipment
first aid kits
tool boxes
compressed air (camera clean)
tables
chairs
cooking gear/utensils
lighting
shade structure
tarps
bush toilet + paper
tea/coffee
ice
water

2009

Icon Films out of Bristol were in Central Australia for Animal Planet TV shooting ” Nick Baker’s weird creatures”. We spent no less than 8 days and nights hunting for the elusive marsupial mole throughout the region. ASFTV supplied catering, a complete remote camp and safety equipment. In February we also worked with a great crew from BBC Science shooting their new, major 5 hour series “How the Earth made us”. Our unit ensured all personnel were safe and comfortable in the tough conditions at that time of year.

Recently ASFTV also supplied a complete remote unit, including a mobile camp and catering, for Storyhouse Productions U.S. and their National Geographic Channel documentary “2012:The Final prophecy”.

2008

We finished off 2008 with a 1 X 60 second 35mm. global TVC for visa card, produced by Agenda Film Productions with the Los Angeles agency TBWA Chiat/Day. We Unit managed for the crew of 25 including catering, toilets, shade, seating, road control and, most importantly, ice cold bottled water!. The 5 Agency personnel from LA were a brave bunch considering the heat and flies, and especially given that the day before they were in a Tasmanian rainforest with their teeth chattering!

This year we provided unit for ITV Productions and their production “Martin Clunes: A man and his dogs” (see testimonials) and had a great time traversing the outback shooting dingoes (with a camera of course) The crew were great and so was Martin who took the heat and flies in his stride, even when we had to shoot at the local rubbish tip!

Another UK crew arrived in March, this time from BBC 4 and their renowned Natural History Unit. ASFTV supplied a small unit and Location fixed this 1 X 60 minute documentary on Central Australia ”The Red Heart” to screen later this year (also see testimonials)

2007

Unit highlights in 2007 included unit management for a Honda Japan stills campaign. This involved the all-Japanese crew working in extreme heat at our “Rainbow Valley” location. All were safely looked after by our Drivers and unit, including our unit nurse.

We spent 8 days looking after National Geographic Magazine West of Alice Springs for the July 08 edition. Not only do we supply the normal comforts but our unit includes an EPIRB, satellite phone, Flying Doctor radio, first aid kits and remote power.

2006

We started off the year with BBC TV and acclaimed Entertainer and Artist Rolf Harris down at Ayer's Rock/Uluru. ASFTV supplied remote support for the production including a solar-powered production trailer, shade structures, seating, water and, most importantly, a large car fridge/freezer in the 40 degree plus (celsius) conditions!

March/April saw us supply a remote unit to make life bearable (and safe) for cast and crew on a Flashpoint Films’ music video production for Japanese hip-hop/reggae band “Ketsumeishi”.

We also provided unit support for cast and crew on a K Mart TVC and catalogue campaign for Cummins and Partners Agency, Melbourne.

We spent 3 weeks travelling the desert with the cast and crew of Lonely Planet Television’s “Going Bush” documentary series for SBS TV. ASFTV supplied personnel, full catering, camp and emergency equipment for this challenging desert exercise. Presenters Cathy Freeman (star of the Sydney 2000 Olympics) and Actor Luke Carrol were true professionals and a pleasure to work with.

We completed the year supplying remote unit to renowned London Agency Dewynters PLC on a week-long photoshoot for the Royal Ballet, providing Location scouting and Production Management in Australia for their world-class stills campaign designed for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

2005

ASFTV went out on a ‘spider-hunt’ in the desert west of Alice Springs with the National Geographic Television production of “Tarantula”.
Yes, they’re big, hairy, dangerous and extremely ugly…and that was just the camera crew! Alice Springs Film and Television supplied all remote unit support for the solar-powered base camp including vehicles, bedding, catering and mains battery-charging capabilities for the cameras, sound gear and scientific instruments (and of course…the fridge!)

SOME PREVIOUS PROJECTS

Chris Tangey is no stranger to logistics on a grand scale either. He also came up with the original concept for the biggest single event of Australia’s 2001 Centenary of Nationhood, Yeperenye Festival. In fact, he was to be awarded the Centenary Medal for his work in April 2003 by Australia’s Federal government for ‘services to Australia’s Centenary Celebrations’.

The National Council for the Centenary of Federation appointed Chris Logistics Manager for this spectacular $3.2 million event, working side by side most of the key personnel from the Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony . His overall responsibilities included International and national media, VIPs, Host broadcaster liaison, security, power generation, water and toilets, food supplies, camping and catering for 7 days for 4000 performers, public transport, lighting and even equipment transport which involved truck, rail and both the USAF and the RAAF.

If we can handle all that we should be able to handle your Feature film, TV series, TVC, documentary production or remote event!

In 1999-2000 Chris was Associate Producer and Researcher on the hour long, ground-breaking scientific documentary “Redstorm” for National Geographic Channel International. It was shot around Australia and New Zealand in a huge logistical exercise and has been shown worldwide in 130 countries.

Need a Bell jet ranger with mounts (or several?), a 1000 horses and riders, generators, toilets, catering, transport…all of the above. No matter how big or small your shoot/event, ASFTV can organize it.