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-- EXPERIENCED TV PRODUCER | FIXER -- -- TWO DECADES IN THE FILM INDUSTRY -- -- HERE TO HELP --

“Marcella is rigorous with research, considerate with contributors, imaginative and calm during location filming. I recommend her highly”.

Martin Sharp, Executive Producer, Lambent

“Marcella is an extremely capable producer. She has just finished a quick turn around doc for Nat Geo for us - dealing with complex legal issues, finding and handling a wide mixture of contributors, clearing archive from a variety of sources (incl. contributor shot) and researching marine engineering. She was an invaluable facilitator on location and is a great team player, conscientious, meticulous and a joy to have around. I can recommend her very highly.”

Birte Pedersen, Line Producer, Windfall Films


WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

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    PERMITS

    Navigating permits and fees in Italy can be complex, as each city has its own set of requirements. My in-depth knowledge of local systems allows me to handle the red tape efficiently. I’m also committed to finding cost-effective solutions to ensure you receive the most favourable rates tailored to your budget.

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    LOCAL CREW

    Access to a trusted network of industry professionals across Italy

    CREW – Experienced DOPs, camera operators, sound recordists, grips, and gaffers available across Italy.

    DRONES – Trusted network of licensed drone teams authorised for critical-area flights.

    DRIVERS – Reliable drivers familiar with film production logistics to ensure smooth and efficient transport.

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    STORY PRODUCING

    Support your production from the earliest stages of RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT, offering creative input and identifying opportunities and talent rooted in real local culture.

    Having worked for two decades in the UK as a Producer I know how to research and recognise dramatic stories that work for television and how to conceive a compelling narrative for global tv audiences.

    I can confidently INTERVIEW contributors from all walks of life in multiple languages and produce B-roll with directors who are on location or remotely connected. I’m also happy filming independently to specific briefs.

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    SCOUTING

    LOCATIONS – I scout a wide range of locations, from cinematic landscapes to hard-to-access local spots, carefully chosen to match your creative vision and logistical needs.

    CASTING – Whether you're looking for professionals, local characters, or experts, I can identify and pre-interview potential contributors.

ABOUT ME

I’m a reliable and result-driven fixer with two decades of experience in documentary filmmaking. I previously worked with many of the UK and USA's  best known production companies -including Raw, Imagine Docs, Nutopia, BBC, DSP, Fremantle- filming for all major broadcasters and platforms.

I have worked extensively across Italy, covering a wide range of locations from major cities such as Florence, Venice, Rome, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Bologna, Genoa, Perugia, Verona and Ravenna, to some of the country’s most striking rural landscapes. These include the volcanic regions of Vesuvius, Etna, and Stromboli, the scenic beauty of Lake Garda, Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia, South Tyrol, as well as Carrara’s renowned marble quarries and the famed archeological sites of Herculaneum, Paestum and Pompeii.

Should you find yourself in need of a fixer or field producer who's able to sort tricky permits, scout unique locations, research extraordinary facts and stories, access and interview local talent - all at a very competitive rate and with maximum flexibility – look no further!

PREVIOUS WORK

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Beyond accessing the must-see sites on every director’s shot list, I’ve also secured unique filming opportunities, including a day aboard the patrol boats of Venice’s fire brigade, a high-speed pursuit with Naples’ elite flying police unit, and negotiated rare permits to secretive worlds - from the vaults of a monastery in Milan housing a Da Vinici Codex to the secluded homes of a vanishing community of fishermen in shacks along the Po River.

My experience spans work with celebrities and high-profile presenters including Sean Bean, Boris Johnson, Mary Beard, David Hasselhoff, Martin Kemp and Peter Capaldi. I have also arranged access to senior EU politicians, the UNHCR, leading academics, international dignitaries, and vulnerable contributors, always with sensitivity and discretion.

Outside of Italy, I’ve managed shoots across the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and France.

CONTACT

MARCELLA NADINE GASCHE

M.GASCHE@GMAIL.COM
+44 (0)7958 228195