CONTACT GAUTAM DHIMAL
FILM PRODUCTION, PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION & LINE PRODUCTION SERVICES IN NEPAL, UAE AND BEYOND
Trusted by global brands, broadcasters, agencies, filmmakers, photographers, production companies, creative teams, NGOs, institutions, tourism boards, conservation organizations, and international brands for complete production support, logistics, permits, crew, casting, location management, photography, filmmaking, aerial production, expedition projects, and visual storytelling.
From a single photographer to a 200 person international crew, productions arrive with ideas and leave with results.
For more than two decades, Gautam Dhimal has worked across commercial campaigns, television productions, documentaries, fashion editorials, tourism campaigns, conservation initiatives, aerial expeditions, publishing projects, and international productions throughout Nepal, the Himalayas, the Middle East, and other regions of the world.
Every project is different but the commitment remains the same.
Deliver exceptional work while making the process seamless for clients.
Planning a project? Start with an email.
START YOUR PROJECT
Whether you are planning a commercial, documentary, television series, feature film, fashion campaign, tourism project, photography production, NGO assignment, conservation project, expedition, aerial shoot, or brand campaign, every successful production starts with a conversation.
Tell us:
• What you want to film or photograph
• When you plan to shoot
• Where you want to work
• What support you need
• Your approximate budget and timeline
Our team will help determine the most practical, creative, and efficient path forward.
General Enquiries: mail@GautamDhimal.com
Production Services: info@LocationNepal.com
INTERNATIONAL FILM PRODUCTION SERVICES
Producing in unfamiliar countries can be complicated.
Permits, logistics, transportation, government approvals, customs clearance, accommodation, crew, casting, weather, safety, locations, budgeting, scheduling, and communication all need to work together.
That is where experience matters.
Through decades of supporting international productions, Gautam Dhimal and the teams behind Location Nepal and Films & AdFilms have helped broadcasters, agencies, brands, production companies, studios, and filmmakers navigate Nepal and other challenging destinations with confidence.
Services include:
• Line Production
• Executive Production
• Fixing Services
• Production Management
• Location Scouting
• Government Permits
• Customs Clearance
• Crew Hiring
• Equipment Rental
• Casting
• Transportation
• Helicopter Coordination
• High Altitude Logistics
• Expedition Planning
• Documentary Production
• Commercial Production
• Television Production
• Feature Film Support
Need production support?
PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION SERVICES
Photography production requires the same attention to detail as filmmaking..
From fashion campaigns and advertising productions to conservation assignments and editorial commissions, successful photography depends on planning, logistics, permits, locations, crew, transportation, equipment, safety, and timing.
Gautam Dhimal continues to accept selected photography assignments worldwide.
Through decades of supporting international productions, Gautam Dhimal and the teams behind Location Nepal and Films & AdFilms have helped broadcasters, agencies, brands, production companies, studios, and filmmakers navigate Nepal and other challenging destinations with confidence.
Assignments regularly include:
• Fashion Photography
• Commercial Photography
• Editorial Photography
• Advertising Photography
• Portrait Photography
• Wildlife Photography
• Conservation Photography
• Travel Photography
• Hospitality Photography
• NGO Photography
• Documentary Photography
• Aerial Photography
• Tourism Photography
For photography commissions and assignments:
WHY INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS KEEP RETURNING
The biggest compliment is not a successful production.
It is when clients return.
Over the years, productions involving Disney, BBC, Channel 4, Panasonic, Red Bull, Powerade, Coca Cola, Nippon Paint, Renault, Volkswagen, Celcom, Samsonite, Woodland, Vicks, Shell, Kellogg's, Nestea, Banco Posta, Doosan, Shah Cement, and many others have trusted Gautam Dhimal and his teams with projects across Nepal and beyond.
Clients return because they know that challenges will be solved.
They know that communication will remain clear.
They know that details will not be overlooked.
And they know that the production will be treated with the same level of care whether it involves five people or two hundred.
Discuss your next production:
mail@LocationNepal.com
FILMING IN NEPAL
Few countries offer the diversity that Nepal provides.
Within a relatively small geography, productions can access:
• The Himalayas
• Remote mountain villages
• High altitude deserts
• Ancient cities
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Jungles
• Rivers
• Lakes
• Waterfalls
• Monasteries
• Temples
• Traditional communities
• Contemporary urban environments
• Adventure locations
• Fashion locations
• Wildlife habitats
For producers, directors, agencies, photographers, and creative teams searching for originality, Nepal remains one of the most visually rewarding destinations on Earth.
Need help planning a shoot in Nepal?
HIGH ALTITUDE, EXPEDITION & AERIAL PRODUCTIONS
Some productions operate where roads end.
The Himalayas, remote deserts, wilderness regions, glaciers, protected areas, and difficult terrain require specialized planning.
Over the years, Gautam Dhimal and his teams have supported productions involving helicopters, aerial cinematography, remote logistics, high altitude fashion campaigns, wildlife assignments, adventure productions, conservation projects, and documentary expeditions.
Safety, preparedness, and experience become critical.
Every expedition is planned with the understanding that conditions can change quickly.
That preparation allows creative teams to focus on storytelling.
Planning a remote production?
THE VANISHING HIMALAYAS & UNTIL WE ACT
Alongside commercial assignments, Gautam Dhimal is leading The Vanishing Himalayas and Until We Act, long term initiatives documenting environmental, cultural, and ecological change across the Hindu Kush Himalaya and beyond.
The work focuses on:
• Glaciers
• Biodiversity
• Wildlife
• Rivers
• Indigenous Communities
• Traditional Livelihoods
• Climate Change
• Cultural Heritage
• Conservation
• Environmental Storytelling
• Long Term Visual Archives
The vision is to build one of the most significant visual records ever created for future generations, researchers, educators, institutions, conservation organizations, policymakers, publishers, filmmakers, and students.
Researchers, universities, broadcasters, NGOs, foundations, sponsors, expedition partners, and collaborators are encouraged to connect.
SPEAKING, WORKSHOPS & COLLABORATIONS
Beyond production and photography, Gautam Dhimal regularly contributes to workshops, mentoring programs, universities, conferences, institutions, photography festivals, film schools, conservation events, and creative communities.
Topics include:
• Photography
• Visual Storytelling
• Film Production
• Conservation Communication
• High Altitude Expeditions
• Entrepreneurship
• Publishing
• Creative Careers
• Production Management
• Documentary Storytelling
For speaking engagements, workshops, mentoring, partnerships, and educational collaborations:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you help international productions film in Nepal?
Yes. Complete support is available from planning through execution, including permits, crew, equipment, logistics, locations, transportation, safety, and production management.
Can you arrange permits for filming in Nepal?
Yes. Depending on the location and project requirements, permits can be coordinated through the relevant authorities.
Can you help with fashion shoots and photography productions?
Absolutely. Fashion editorials, campaigns, lookbooks, commercial photography, luxury productions, and destination shoots are regularly supported.
Do you work outside Nepal?
Yes. Projects have been undertaken throughout Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and other international destinations.
Can you support documentaries and conservation projects?
Yes. Documentary productions, environmental storytelling, conservation initiatives, research projects, and educational collaborations are all welcome.
What is the best way to start?
Send an email with a brief overview of your project, timeline, location, and objectives.
LET'S START WITH A CONVERSATION
Every meaningful project begins somewhere.
Sometimes it begins with a detailed production brief.
Sometimes it begins with a single paragraph.
Either way, the conversation is always the first step.
Whether you are a producer, director, photographer, broadcaster, agency, creative director, journalist, researcher, NGO, tourism board, university, conservation organization, brand, or storyteller, we would be happy to hear about your project.
General Enquiries
Film Production, Line Production & Production Services
Photography Assignments
The Vanishing Himalayas & Until We Act
Workshops, Speaking & Collaborations
Nepal Phone:
+977 985 106 9133
UAE Phone:
+971 56 863 9133
The next production, expedition, campaign, documentary, photograph, publication, or story may begin with a single email or a phone call.
Contact Gautam Dhimal Today
For unparalleled film production services and professional photography production in Nepal, Dubai, and the UAE, reach out to Gautam Dhimal:
Phone: +977 9851069133
Email: mail@GautamDhimal.com