If you’re reading this, you probably have a production that belongs in the “Land of Smiles.” But you also have concerns about the unknown, from paperwork to local permissions.
Most production guides give you a list of forms to fill out and make you suffer through the process.
We don’t do that.
At Mbrella Films, we don’t just “help” with permits. We take the entire burden off your plate so you can focus on one thing: producing your project.
The Old Way vs. The Mbrella Films Way
Usually, applying for a permit involves navigating the Thailand Film Office (TFO), the Labor Department, and Immigration—all in a language you likely don’t read, write, or speak. We have simplified this into a 3-Step process.
Step 1: Send us the project details
All we need is your script, schedule, and crew list.
- We review your script immediately for cultural and political sensitivities. We know exactly what the Film Board rejects, so we fix issues before they cause the dreaded 30-day delay.
- Crew passports
- Crew photos
- Signed application and filming letter (we provide you with a template)
- Script/storyboard/creative
Quick Guide: How to scan your passport and take photos of crew members
Passport Scan: Make sure all information is visible. No glare, no fingers covering text, and all four corners must be in the frame.
Headshot: Stand against a plain white wall, no heavy shadows.
Step 2: We submit everything to the Thailand Film Office (TFO)
Here’s the reality: Foreign crews are not allowed to apply without a local coordinator – that’s us!
- Translations: Before submitting, we’ll translate everything into Thai.
- Work Permits: After approval, we secure your Work Permits from the Labor Department.
Step 3: You Shoot with Ease of Mind!
- No surprises.
- No interruptions.
- 100% legal compliance.
Why You Can’t “Wing It” in Thailand
Filming without a permit isn’t just a hassle; it is illegal. Productions get shut down, and you need an official partner.
- We are officially licensed by the Thailand Film Office and fully authorized by the Thai Film Board to represent you.
- We have navigated this system for over a decade. We know the shortcuts and the pitfalls, and we maintain an excellent relationship with the Thailand Film Office.
Contact us today to get started. Filming in Thailand is a dream, not a headache, when you partner with us!