Behind the scenes — film production set in Panama
Verite Producciones · Panama City

Panama. Where your next
production lives.

International productions don't just happen here — they work here. We handle crew, permits, compliance and logistics so your team arrives ready to shoot, not ready to problem-solve.

MTV · CBS · NBC · MrBeast · OEA · JMW

We Scout

Production Services

Full crew, equipment and location management for international productions.

We Crew

Fixer & Logistics

Permits, talent coordination, transport and on-ground support.

We Clear

Executive Compliance

Legal setup, insurance, customs and regulatory clearance for foreign productions.

Selected Work

Productions we've delivered.

Network television, global digital creators, multilateral institutions and commercial agencies. Each project handled end-to-end from the ground in Panama.

Selected work shown. Full references and reel available after first contact.

MTV

The Challenge

Reality Television · Network

MTV's The Challenge

CBS

Amazing Race

Reality Television · Network

CBS Amazing Race

NBC

Deal or No Deal Island

Reality Television · Network

NBC Deal or No Deal Island

MrBeast

Digital · International

Digital · International Creator

MrBeast Production

NDA

OEA

Org. of American States

Institutional · Multilateral

OEA — Organization of American States

NDA

JMW

Brand Campaign

Commercial · Agency

JMW — Brand Campaign

NDA

Confidential

Available on Request

Documentary · Broadcast

Confidential · Available on Request

Clients include
MTV
CBS
NBC
MrBeast
JMW
OEA

How We Work

Three disciplines.
One production.

We don't hand off between departments. The same team that scouts your location clears your permits and crews your shoot. That continuity is why international productions come back.

We Scout Production Services

Full crew, equipment and location management for international productions. We source talent, handle logistics and keep shoots on schedule from first scout to final wrap.

We Crew Fixer & Logistics

Permits, talent coordination, transport and on-ground support. We navigate local infrastructure so nothing surprises your team on day one.

We Clear Executive Compliance

Legal setup, insurance, customs and regulatory clearance for foreign productions. We protect your project — and your studio's liability — before the first frame rolls.

270+

Filming days per year

Tropical climate with minimal weather disruption. Consistent natural light year-round.

Hub

of the Americas

Direct flights from Miami, Bogotá, Madrid and Mexico City. Your crew lands and works day one.

40%

Lower production costs

Compared to equivalent locations in the region. Same caliber output, sharper budget.

Resources

Everything you need
before you land.

Downloadable guides, permit templates and location briefs prepared for international production teams. Request any document and we'll send the current version within 24 hours.

Permits & Legal

Panama Filming Permit Guide

Step-by-step permit process for foreign productions filming in Panama City, interior locations and protected areas. Includes contact list for INAC and municipal authorities.

PDF · Updated Q1 2025

Permits & Legal

Location Release Template

Bilingual (EN/ES) location release agreement used across our productions. Compliant with Panamanian civil law and accepted by US and European studio legal departments.

DOCX · Bilingual

Budgeting

Panama Production Rate Card

Day rates for local crew by department, equipment rental costs, location fees and transport benchmarks. Updated quarterly. Use for preliminary budget estimates before engagement.

PDF · Q2 2025

Locations

Panama Location Brief

Overview of filming locations across Panama: Canal Zone, Casco Viejo, Pacific coast, rainforest and urban Punta Pacifica. Includes logistics notes and permit complexity per zone.

PDF · 32 pages

Compliance

Foreign Production Insurance Checklist

Minimum coverage requirements for filming in Panama. Includes local insurance providers, customs bond procedure for equipment import and liability limits by production type.

PDF · Legal

Logistics

Crew & Talent Coordination Guide

Local union structure, talent clearance process, visa requirements for foreign cast and crew, and recommended hotels and transport providers by production tier.

PDF · Operations

Documents are sent directly by Ricardo Barria within 24 hours of request. Contact rbarria@veriteproducciones.net for urgent requests.

Get in Touch

Tell us about
your production.

We respond within 24 hours with a preliminary budget estimate, location recommendations and crew availability for your dates.

Direct Contact

Ricardo Barria
rbarria@veriteproducciones.net
+507 6612-7525

WhatsApp

+507 6612-7525

Location

Panama City
República de Panamá

Selected work shown. Full references and reel available after first contact.