Production Service Needed in Alberta, Canada for 3 Days of Filming Hybrid Project

Project Overview

This 1-minute promotional video for a Nigerian client features five principal African talents traveling from Nigeria and additional Canadian-based talents to be locally cast. The shoot will take place over 3 days across multiple outdoor locations in Alberta, Canada, including Banff Avenue, Bow River, and other nature and urban backdrops.

The concept follows a documentary-style approach, highlighting real people and authentic interactions. A full draft script—including visuals and voiceover narration—has been provided by the client and must be followed exactly as instructed.

Scene-by-Scene Breakdown & Requirements

-Scene 1

Visual: Sweeping shots of Alberta’s landscape. Young African men and women in traditional attire sing and dance a native African song of hope.\ Voiceover:

“The call has sounded across the motherland. The time has come for Africa's youth to embark on a heroic quest – to revive our cultural heritage and pride.”

Locations:

• Banff Avenue

• Bow River

Casting:

• Provided by Client: 5 Nigerian actors

• To be Cast Locally:

• 2 young African children

• 2 African women (as mothers)

-Scene 2

Visual:

1. Talents step off a boat onto Alberta shores

2. Journey through jungle and grasslands

3. Exit from a Range Rover

Voiceover:

1 “Now, Africa's youth have returned here to begin their quest to recover our stolen heritage and reclaim our pride.”

Casting: Same as Scene 1

-Scene 3

Visual:

• Alberta Lakeshore with sand beach (if there is any, alternatively we are open for suggestions)

• Shackles and chains half-buried in sand

Voiceover:

“On this land where so many bonds were broken, our heroes are piecing together the past. Bridging a divided history to uncover the roots of Alberta, Canada culture.”

Casting: Same as Scene 1\ Props Required: Shackles and chains (symbolic use)-Scene 4

Visual:

• Discovery of ancient artifacts

• Cave paintings and musical instruments

• Trying local dishes

• Participating in folk dances

Voiceover:

“This is a land paradise that holds the key to a quest century in the making. This is your chance to be the next African hero. To win glory for your people with eternal honor.”

Casting:

• 5 Nigerian actors (client-provided)

• Local Canadian folk dancers

Location & Props:

• Cultural museums or heritage sites (TBD)

• African artifacts, instruments

• Local food and decor

-Scene 5

Visual:

• Heroes meet and embrace

• Crowd cheers, fists raised

• Toyota Prado SUV in fog

Voiceover:

“The xxxxxxxx, A journey like no other. This is your chance to make history. Will you answer the call?”

Casting:

• 5 Nigerian talents (client)

• Canadian background extras (cheering crowd)

Props Required:

• Toyota Prado SUV (with license plate)

• Smoke/fog machine

Location: Open outdoor area (TBD)

-Scene 6

Visual: Animated logo and website overlay\ Voiceover:

“Visit [our site] and register today. Destiny awaits!”

Note: No filming required. Only digital post overlay of logo and URL.

Crew & Equipment Requirements

-Local Crew in Canada

• 1 Fixer / Line Producer

• 1 Location Manager

• 1 Gaffer

• 1 Lighting Assistant

• 1 Hair & Makeup Artist

• 2 Camera Operators (1 x FX6, 1 x FX3)

• 1 Camera Assistant

• 1 Sound Recordist

-Camera Kit (3 Days)

• 1 x Sony FX6 (tripod, zoom & prime lenses)

3 • 1 x Sony FX3 (Ronin gimbal, zoom lens)

-Lighting Kit

• Lightweight Aputure LED setup with modifiers

-Sound Kit

• Boom mic, lavalier kits, and field mixer

-Food and Transport

• 3 Passenger Vans with Drivers (for cast, crew, and gear)

• Food and drinks for the entire crew on 3 x shooting days. 1 lunch meal + breakfast if applicable.

Wardrobe & Props

• The client will provide traditional costumes for the 5 Nigerian talents

• All other cast to wear their attire unless otherwise arranged

• Props to be sourced locally:

• Drums

• Shackles

• SUV Toyota Prado

• Cultural decor

Post-Production

• Full offline/online editing and sound sync

• Licensed library music

• Color grading

• Voiceover integration

• Basic logo animation and graphics

• Final delivery in HD and 4K formats

Local Production Service. 

We are seeking for the local production service based either in Alberta or closeby city that can secure all the location, permits, crew, casting, equipment as well as all the production services and transporation we listed above.

Visa Letters

The local production service should be entitled and able to issue the letter of invitation for the Nigerian crew of around 7 people.