War Zone with a Camera: On Set of Our Girl 3

There are days when holding a camera feels like stepping into another world, and working on Our Girl 3 was exactly that. Though I was officially the Nepal Producer for the British television series, my role expanded in unexpected ways. In South Africa, during the Syria mission episodes, I was asked to step in as the still photographer on set. Suddenly, I was crouched behind sandbags, camera pressed to my eye, explosions going off around me, stunt performers sprinting past, and smoke filling the air. For a few surreal moments, I felt like a war photojournalist, even though every bullet was blank and every blast was carefully orchestrated by the stunt team. It was controlled chaos, the kind that defines high end international film production and action photography.

The brilliance of Our Girl lies not only in the writing by Tony Grounds and the meticulous production by Tim Whitby and Samantha Putter, but also in the extraordinary cast who brought the story to life. Michelle Keegan as Sergeant Georgie Lane carried the heart of the show with raw emotion and strength. Alongside her were Ben Aldridge as Captain James, Luca Pasqualino as Elvis Harte, Shalom Brune Franklin as Maisie Richards, Sean Ward as Fingers, and Mark Armstrong as Spanner. Watching them perform in chaotic battle scenes, with dust, smoke, and fire all around, was witnessing world class acting in the middle of a carefully orchestrated storm. Antony Stone and his BIG BANG stunt team designed the explosions and firefights with precision, safety, and cinematic realism. Every frame I captured felt like it belonged in a war documentary, a military campaign visual archive, or a global streaming series still campaign.

What made the experience even more meaningful was how it connected back to Nepal. While the Syria episodes came alive in South Africa, a significant part of Our Girl 3 unfolded in Nepal. The storyline placed the British Army Medic team in an earthquake affected region where Sergeant Georgie Lane and her unit arrived for rescue and relief operations. What began as humanitarian support evolved into layered missions involving survival, coordination, and high pressure decision making. Filming across Himalayan villages, mountain trails, and monastery locations required detailed planning, permits, logistics, and sensitive coordination with local communities. Nepal became more than a location. It became a living, breathing set.

Through Location Nepal, we ensured that every element of the production ran seamlessly. From international crew handling, casting, equipment logistics, transport, aerial filming, and high altitude safety to cultural coordination and real location access, the goal was simple. Let the directors, actors, and creative teams focus entirely on storytelling while we handled everything else on the ground. This is what professional line production services in Nepal are built for.

Experiences like this shape how I approach every assignment, whether it is a war drama, a humanitarian documentary, a global streaming series, a commercial campaign, or a high altitude film production. From controlled action environments to remote Himalayan landscapes, the responsibility remains the same. Capture the moment honestly while delivering at the highest level of production.

WORKING ACROSS GLOBAL PRODUCTIONS

Projects like this are part of a larger body of work that moves across continents and conditions. From the Himalayas of Nepal to the deserts of the Middle East, from African savannas to Southeast Asian cities, each production demands a different way of thinking and working.

Filming in Nepal often means high altitude logistics, remote access, and sensitive cultural coordination. In regions like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, productions operate at scale with precision infrastructure. In Africa, whether in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, or Morocco, the landscape itself becomes a character. Across India, Thailand, Bhutan, Tibet, China, and the Philippines, diversity in location and culture opens endless creative possibilities.

Every project, whether it is a war drama, action sequence, documentary, commercial, fashion campaign, or aerial shoot, comes down to preparation, adaptability, and execution.

PLANNING A SHOOT IN NEPAL

If you are considering a film or photography project in Nepal and beyond, these are often the starting points.

How do you organize a professional shoot in Nepal
Who manages filming permits, crew, and logistics
What does it take to film in Everest, Mustang, or remote Himalayan regions
How are high altitude productions handled safely
Who provides fixer and line production services for international crews
How do you coordinate multi country shoots across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa
What is required for aerial filming with drones or helicopters
How are action scenes, stunts, and complex sequences executed on location

Each project answers these questions differently, but the foundation is always experience and clarity in execution. That’s where organizations and people like Gautam Dhimal, Location Nepal, Fantastic Films and Photography in the UAE come in.

PRODUCTION SERVICES IN NEPAL

The work extends across photography and film production in multiple formats and scales.

Photography includes fashion, editorial, commercial, advertising, wildlife, aerial, landscape, documentary, portrait, and luxury travel assignments

Film production services include line production, fixing, casting, location scouting, permits, crew, equipment, logistics, and full on ground coordination

Aerial filming includes helicopter shoots, drone operations, and extreme environment coverage

High altitude production includes Everest, Annapurna, Mustang, Dolpo, and remote Himalayan regions

Projects range from small creative teams to large scale international productions involving hundreds of crew members

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can international productions film in Nepal
A local production partner manages permits, logistics, crew, and locations to ensure a smooth and efficient process

Do you need permits for filming in Nepal
Yes, permits are required depending on location, scale, and equipment, especially for drones and protected areas

Can high altitude regions like Everest and Mustang be used for filming
Yes, with proper planning, logistics, and experienced teams, these regions are accessible for professional shoots

Who provides full production services in Nepal
Experienced professionals handle everything from photography and filming to logistics, permits, and crew coordination

Can action scenes and large scale productions be executed safely
Yes, with the right planning, safety protocols, and experienced teams, complex productions are managed effectively

Do you work with international brands, agencies, and studios
Yes, projects regularly involve global production companies, broadcasters, and creative agencies

START YOUR PROJECT

If you are planning a film, television series, commercial, documentary, or photography project in Nepal or internationally, it begins with a conversation.

From concept to execution, every project is approached with a focus on clarity, efficiency, and results.

Contact Gautam Dhimal to begin your project.