“Simon was invaluable to our production in Amsterdam. We had limited time and a lengthy list of locations that we required his help to scout and permit, and Simon made it all possible. His knowledge of the city and his ability to lead our team to the best spots to capture such impressive images and storytelling was superb.”
Brian Dean
Nat Geo
★★★★★
“If you’re looking for an incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, professional fixer in Amsterdam, look no further than Simon. It was truly a pleasure working with him and he made our two day photo/video shoot (which was jam-packed from sunrise to sundown!) feel like a breeze. Can’t recommend him enough!!”
Ali Cloherty
Nat Geo
★★★★★
“It was a pleasure working with Simon. My company, Majority Film, had a small documentary shoot in Rotterdam. Simon provided us with an excellent crew and was very hands-on, ensuring our shoot days went smoothly.”
Cathleen Alexander
Majority Film / GitHub
★★★★★
“Working with Simon was smooth and fun. Clear communication and caring attitude is something we really appreciated. It’s nice to have a reliable fixer in the Netherlands for whenever we are coming back. :)”
Fanni Järvinen
Finnish Public Network
★★★★★
“Simon was an excellent producer, guide and friend to our team while we filmed in Amsterdam. We came into the city and surrounding area on two different occasions for a documentary we were filming that had a lot of moving parts and an ambitious schedule. Simon and his team were level headed, friendly and dependable. Simon’s knowledge of the area, ability to weigh logistical concerns and adapt quickly to unexpected circumstances helped us walk away feeling confident we got what we needed. I would highly recommend working with OTBT on your next shoot!”
Jon Michael Simpson
Milli Vanilli Documentary
★★★★★
“Every time I have a shoot in Holland, I give Simon a call. Working with him just makes things easier. Well organised and fuss free, I can’t ask for more.”
Jay Sims
Growing Wild Singapore
★★★★★
“Great experience working with the team at Off the Beaten Track Productions. I was traveling to Amsterdam for a documentary project and Simon and his team came up during my pre-production research. Everyone I worked with was incredibly helpful and very quick to respond via email and WhatsApp. Simon and I also had a couple different phone calls and he set me up with local crew to help during my shoot. I specifically was looking for a local fixer who knew Amsterdam and could assist during a day of filming b-roll that was more than just the basic local scene. Simon and his team understood what I needed, sent me out with exactly the right crew, and were key in helping me accomplishing more than I could’ve on my own. Hopefully I’ll get another opportunity to work in the Netherlands and no doubt Simon and his team will be my first call.”
Tanner Herriott
DOP & Documentary Maker US
★★★★★
“Had a great experience working with Simon and his team. Simon was a great communicator and very easy to deal with from afar making for a smooth shoot.”
Hamish Roxburgh
Give Freely Australia
★★★★★
“I worked with Simon last year when I filmed an episode of a travel show. Amsterdam is an amazing location and Simon’s the best!”
Steve Kantor
Departure Films, RRATW
★★★★★
“My experience with Simon was very good. Works hard. Communicative. Positive energy. Knows how to drive a car in a busy city. Knows his city and where to find things. Fixes everything which is needed. I would hire him again.”
Willemijn Cerutti
Cerutti Film, The Getaway
★★★★★
“Simon is Great! Always a pleasure to work with him, shoots run smoothly and efficiently!”
Erin Gilchrist
★★★★★
“Simon was an excellent resource for fantastic people and places. He understood our creative objectives well and went to great lengths to accommodate all our needs. His connections, local knowledge and positive attitude were invaluable to us. He would be my first call for any future shoots in Amsterdam.”
Lizzie Ashe
Departure Films, RRATW
★★★★★
“Simon was excellent! Helped us find everything we needed and was everywhere we needed him to be on time. Great with communication leading up to the shoot and was a pleasure to work with during the shoot and also fun to hang out with.”
Brady Leifer
Kings County Productions, New York Times & GE
★★★★★
“We can definitely recommend Simon! He is not only an easy going fun guy but he is also very dedicated and flexible and well prepared and fast. Very good fixer!”
Phillip Fleischmann
Engel Film, Arte | France/Germany
★★★★★
“Love working with Simon and his great team!”
Jethro Massey
Film Fabric – France
★★★★★
“We were in Amsterdam for a 5-day shoot about Smart Cities. From the start, Simon has been nothing but a great help to the team. He led us to many excellent profiles and gotten us permissions to locations that we would not have gotten ourselves. Simon was very organised and a joy to work with. Without a doubt, I would call on him again should we have any production needs in Amsterdam.”
Sarah Tan
Very! Singapore
★★★★★
“I would highly recommend Simon! He was absolutely amazing and a great support to me and the rest of my crew while we were filming in Amsterdam. I hope that we will be able to work with him again.”
Hannah Cartledge
Gobstopper TV UK
★★★★★
“Simon was a fantastic asset to the team and was able to help identify dynamic characters for us as well run our productions logistics on the ground. I very much look forward to working with him again soon.”
Erik Osterholm
Zero Point Zero Productions, The Getaway, Esquire Network
★★★★★
“I would say that he is one of the top 5 fixers I have worked with in my 12 years of running a boutique production house based in Singapore.”
Angie Swee
Very! Singapore, Smart Cities 2.0 – Channel NewsAsia
★★★★★
“I had a last minute video production to organize in Amsterdam – a city where I had no prior experience or contact – and OTBT made everything feel like a walk in the park. Gear was booked quickly, communications were sharp and precise and the team was great. My official go-to company in the Netherlands.”
Alexandre de Bellefeuille
Alexandre de Bellefeuille Productions – Canada, Unity 3D
★★★★★
“Simon worked with us on a recent project in Amsterdam with one of our regular clients. He was extremely responsive on all communications, flexible and he and his team produced work of a high standard. I would be happy to use him again.”
Amy James
Associated Press
★★★★★
“Simon assembled a great team that was tailored for the type of shoot we needed. Responsive, informative, organised, flexible and a pleasant partner to work with would best describe the services Simon provided. I would definitely recommend him to others and would engage his services again if I need to shoot in Holland again.”
Aundrea Bligh
The Prosecution Film Company
★★★★★
“It wasn’t just positive, he went above and beyond! I would highly recommend him. He was most valuable to our crew, had a great attitude and got things done.”
Penny Edmiston
The Most Dangerous Town on Internet
★★★★★
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