Military and Government Technical Consulting
Military Consultation
- What is the difference between “hooah” “oo-yah” and “oo-rah”?
- Why does a soldier use “say again” and not “repeat” on the radio?
- How many rounds can certain weapons really fire before reloading?
- Which uniforms were used during which years and by which units in current conflicts and why?
- What gear does a Marine carry that an Army soldier would not?
- What military tactics cannot be used in Hollywood because of composition requirements?
- Who do you call if you need a real tank?
- Is it easier to train actors to be soldiers or train soldiers to be actors?
- There are thousands of mistakes that writers or producers can make-let us help you!
Aerial Photography / Videography and Air Support
Helicopter Pilots
We have highly trained prior military and law enforcement fixed wing and rotor wing crew on staff, on current flight status, with access to aircraft to support your production. If you need aerial shots, we are the go-to crew.
We have highly trained prior military and law enforcement fixed wing and rotor wing crew on staff, on current flight status, with access to aircraft to support your production. If you need aerial shots, we are the go-to crew.
Script Doctor / Consultation
We offer script doctor coverage for genre films dealing with military, war, government and intelligence topics. We can help you shape your story, characters, jargon, uniforms and equipment so that your story’s production details are accurate. Your attention to detail will pay off by making your film realistic and believable for your audience. Don’t risk your reputation with a lack of authenticity. We can save you money and make you look like a pro!
Production Research
Our expert analysts have over 30 years of experience working at the highest levels of government. Whether you need costume designs from the middle ages or widget ideas for future conflicts, we can find the answers.
Engagement with the Department of Defense / Public Affairs
We can coordinate on your behalf with the military, U.S. Government / Federal agencies, and Public Affairs. We know who to call and what to ask for. We can walk the walk and talk the talk.
Technical Production / Crew
Need an airplane? A helicopter? Do you have a technical shot in difficult terrain? We have a network of professionals who can help. If you have the budget, we know the people. Some of our producers and crew are cleared and can work in Federal and cleared defense contractor facilities. We can help with you produce your training and industrial videos and even provide cleared role players / actors.
Risk Assessment / Fixer Services
Unfortunately, some of the most beautiful film locations in the world are also in some of the most dangerous of places. Before you go, let us do your risk assessment and mitigation plan. We can help you gain situational awareness, understand the threats from terrorism, crime, disease, weather, etc. and help you create a mitigation plan to reduce the risk, save production time, money, and minimize overall production headaches. We offer you the same time-tested and proven pre-deployment site survey techniques used by the military special operations forces specifically tailored for film production. The result of our survey combined with understanding of the situation, weather and terrain will help you “know before you go.”