Baxter is a premier film facilitation company in Southern Africa.
Our team’s combined understanding of concept and production puts them in a unique position
to be creative allies to both directors and producers from very first phone call to final wrap.
Baxter is an extension of Erik Van Wyk and Alison Ellard’s personal drive for a modern
high-end film facilitation service.
Erik Van Wyk
Co-Founder/Chairman
Alison Ellard
Co-Founder/Exec Producer
Karen Kloppers
Executive Producer
Kathleen Browne
Senior Producer
Nicola Louw
Creative Research Director
Tamarin Carlson
Operations Manager
Chris McCann
Exec Producer Special Ops
Services
Fresh Smart Locations
Locations in South Africa are a dream. With production centers in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, and millions of locations within an hour from all city centers, we really have it all. Our location scouts and set designers are renowned for finding and designing the backdrops to some of the world’s most famous commercials. We like to work very closely with you to make sure you see as much as possible and help you schedule your choices smartly.
Solid Cast
South Africa’s diversity makes it an easy place to cast. Even if you find it conceptually better to bring your own leads, we can easily fill any supporting role with actors who are kept in top shape by all the feature films and television series filmed here for the USA, UK and Europe.
Top Crew
South Africa has been a film destination for 50 years for productions from all over the world. The depth, experience and can-do attitudes of our crews are well-known and admired by directors and dop’s worldwide. We can book you all the top guys and girls, because they work with us year round.
Great Weather
Although we are not in charge of this one, the general weather pattern is very easy to predict. December is summer, June is winter. And because South Africa is big and the weather regions far-reaching, there is year-round blue skies and sun available in 80% of the country. Summer is a big hit for obvious reasons, but winter light is something else, just ask the locals. And if you are shooting interiors, the math for out-of-season is a no-brainer.
International Post Production
South Africa has many internationally linked post production facilities crammed full of award-winning talent. If you need a quick test edit for shoot purposes, or try a post effect before committing to the big day, or an on-shoot editor, or even run the whole post process through them, they are always ready to help us.
Fresh Smart Locations
Locations in South Africa are a dream. With production centers in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, and millions of locations within an hour from all city centers, we really have it all. Our location scouts and set designers are renowned for finding and designing the backdrops to some of the world’s most famous commercials. We like to work very closely with you to make sure you see as much as possible and help you schedule your choices smartly.
Solid Cast
South Africa’s diversity makes it an easy place to cast. Even if you find it conceptually better to bring your own leads, we can easily fill any supporting role with actors who are kept in top shape by all the feature films and television series filmed here for the USA, UK and Europe.
Top Crew
South Africa has been a film destination for 50 years for productions from all over the world. The depth, experience and can-do attitudes of our crews are well-known and admired by directors and dop’s worldwide. We can book you all the top guys and girls, because they work with us year round.
Great Weather
Although we are not in charge of this one, the general weather pattern is very easy to predict. December is summer, June is winter. And because South Africa is big and the weather regions far-reaching, there is year-round blue skies and sun available in 80% of the country. Summer is a big hit for obvious reasons, but winter light is something else, just ask the locals. And if you are shooting interiors, the math for out-of-season is a no-brainer.
International Post Production
South Africa has many internationally linked post production facilities crammed full of award-winning talent. If you need a quick test edit for shoot purposes, or try a post effect before committing to the big day, or an on-shoot editor, or even run the whole post process through them, they are always ready to help us.