Antigua, located in the heart of the Caribbean at 17,8° N, 61,4° W, is well known for its spectacular 365 beaches and breathtaking sceneries.

The island has great year-round weather with temperatures ranging from 24-32° C. Over the years, the island has become a culturally diverse melting pot with people from all walks of life. English is the spoken language.

There is a good mix of Europeans sprinkled in the midst of nationals from neighbouring islands.

The island has become an important hub in the Eastern caribbean with increased flights from all across North America and Europe. The life-style is easy going and
relaxed.

Over the past years the island has seen many developments which offer all the modern facilities and amenities.

About Us:
Our company produces feature films, short films, music videos, promotional DVD's, aerial shoots documentaries and underwater footage. We incorporate a fresh and innovative approach and will work with our clients to deliver their film production needs. We have had film productions in Canada, Europe, USA, Mexico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. Wadadli Film Studios partners with industry professionals worldwide who are capable of supporting any scale of production.

A key element of our business is our partnership with a full scale music production outfit which will provide the highest quality original music compositions.

We pride ourselves on the excellent relationships we have built up with key persons in government and commerce; these relationships have been critical in smoothing the way in accomplishing important tasks in a timely manner. As a result, we have broken down many barriers and feel we can get just about anything done.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Shabier Kirchner , Nominated by Variety as one of the 10 best new Cinematographers in 2018

FILM PRODUCTIONS

Fandango TV - "Verrückt nach Meer" Dominica		Production - Wadadli Film Studios
Fandango TV - "Verrückt nach Meer" Antigua		Production - Wadadli Film Studios
Virgin Atlantic Antigua Ad Feat Shaggy		Production - Wadadli Film Studios
Wendy (New Peter Pan) 20th Century Fox		Benh Zeitlin - Director - Oscar Nominated Bert Kirchner - Producer Shabier Kirchner - 2nd Cinematographer Wadadli Film Studios - Production Company
Bull		Shabier Kirchner DP feature 2018 USA
Traumschiff		Bert Kirchner Producer Antigua German TV Series ZDF 2019 Wadadli Film Studios Prod. Comp.
Grenzenlos		Bert Kirchner Production Assist. German TV Series SAT1 2019
Dadli		Short, Antigua Shabier Kirchner - Director/DP Bert Kirchner - Producer Wadadli Film Studios - Production Company
Skate Kitchen		Feature, USA - Shabier Kirchner Sundance Contestant 2018 (DP)
We've Forgotten More Than We Ever Knew		Shabier Kirchner - Nomination for Best Cinematography at Nashville International Film Festival 2017
The Wilder Palms		Hawaii Short - Shabier Kirchner Winner of the Hawaii International Film Festival 2017 (DP)
Only You		Feature Film - Shabier Kirchner Scotland 2018 (DP)
Sollers Point		Feature Film - Shabier Kirchner Cinematographer (USA) Nominated by "Variety" and "The New Yorker" Magazines as one of the best movies in 2018
Throuple		Feature Film - Shabier Kirchner Cinematographer (Hawaii)
Wear		Short - Shabier Kirchner Cinematographer (USA)
I Am Selma		Short - Shabier Kirchner Cinematographer (USA)
We've Forgotten More Than We Ever Knew		Feature Film - Shabier Kirchner Cinematographer (USA)
Wendy (Benh Zeitlin)		Feel Reel - Shabier Kirchner Cinematographer (Antigua)
Wendy (Benh Zeitlin)		Casting (Caribbean)
Wendy (Benh Zeitlin)		Pre Production (Antigua & Barbuda)
The Empyrean (Amiel Courtin-Wilson)		Feature Film - Shabier Kirchner Cinematographer (USA)
Memories of the Blue		Short Film/Drama
Reggae on Broadway		Trailer
Redemption of Paradise		Feature Film/Action
Fire		Movie trailer
Fire		The making of
Ugly		Short Film
Wanderer		Short Drama (New York)
Dragons Den		CBC Toronto - Reality Show (St Maarten)
Some kind of Love		Short Film/Drama (Mexico)
The Null Set		Short Film (Andrew Sensing) /Drama (New York)
Courtesy Flush		Feature Film (Hawaii)
Half Way Home		Short Film/Drama (New York)

MUSIC VIDEOS

Ever Lasting (Sony)		Shèrose, Bert Kirchner, Producer 2019
Bullying Is Real		Shèrose, Bert Kirchner, Producer
Freak		RAK-SU, Bert Kirchner, Producer
Waiting Here (Jake Isaac)		Shabier Kirchner, Cinematographer (USA)
No Ordinary Man (Salt Cathedral)		Shabier Kirchner, Cinematographer (USA)
Holy Soul (Salt Cathedral)		Shabier Kirchner, Cinematographer (USA)
Coke White Starlight (Mykki Blanco)		Shabier Kirchner, Cinematographer (Greece)
Rio		Duran Duran
Komatose
Coffee Queen		Claudette Peters
I finally found		DJ Shog (Sony)
A million pieces		Narani (Serbia)
The Pearl		Marla Maples (Trump)
Sometimes I		Jus Bus / Logiq
Too many Cooks		Tanya Lacey
Juggernaut		Ain't no Love (Canada)

HOTEL / HOUSE PROMOTIONS

Lighthouse Bay Hotel		Barbuda
The Inn		Antigua
Sugar Ridge Hotel		Antigua
Moon Shadow		Antigua
Luxury Retreats - Villa Manzu		Costa Rica

ADVERTISMENTS

Vance Co. (World Tour)		Shabier Kirchner, Cinematographer 2019
Fox Sports Champions Collide		Shabier Kirchner, Cinematographer 2019 USA
iPhone		Shabier Kirchner, Cinematographer 2019 USA
Air B&B		Director of Photography (Costa Rica 2016)
Miu Miu		Shabier Kirchner, Cinematographer (USA)
Flowts		Bert Kirchner, Director/Producer (Antigua)
Net Jets		Shabier Kirchner, Cinematographer (USA)
SEYTU EL ESPEJO		Cosmetica Cinematography (Mexico)
H&M		Fashion Shoot (Antigua)
Carnival Cruise Line		Promotional Shoot (Antigua)
Perns Point		Promotion (Antigua)
Robert DeNiro		Promotional Shoot (Antigua & Barbuda)
Miller High Life		Promotional Shoot - Shabier Kirchner Cinematographer (USA)
VOX TV Germany		TV Show Shoot (Antigua)
Johnnie Walker		(Drink Resposible)
Deichman Shoes		Cindy Crawford (The making of)
Bank of St. Vincent		St. Vincent
APUA		Antigua
Caribbean Union Bank		Antigua
Bank of St. Lucia		St. Lucia
The Beach is just the Beginning		A & B Tourism Authority
Zip Line		Antigua Rainforest
Tian Winter		Lime (Antigua)

SPORTS VIDEOS

We did nothing I		Kite Video (Kitescoop.com)
We did nothing II		Kite Video
Island Time		Kite Video
Cruise Control		Kite Video (Cabrinha)
DR Mix		Kite Video (Cabrinha)
Maui		Kite Video (Cabrinha)
Scuba Antigua		Scuba Diving Video

DOCUMENTARY

Vanishing Sail		Trailer
Dark Girls II		Bill Duke / Channsin Berry

ACCOMMODATIONS:
A wide range of accommodations are available from the ultra luxurious to the smaller, more intimate boutique style hotels. Hotel rates fluctuate throughout the year with best rates available from May through November. Through our partnership with the government of Antigua and Barbuda group rates can be negotiated on your behalf depending on your budget and size of crew.

TRANSPORTATION: Ground/Air/Boat
Ground transportation requirements will be supported by the government thus significantly reducing the cost. Wadadli Film Studios will negotiate group rates with our regional air carrier LIAT. Boats and private yachts are also readily available.

CATERING:
There are many professional catering companies available to provide for your specific needs.

CUSTOMS/IMMIGRATION:
Wadadli Film Studios will arrange to have all your equipment cleared through customs wit minimum hassle to you. Some countries do require visas. For more information, please visit the government website. www.antigua-barbuda.org

Wadadli Film Studios also would be able to assist your Film Production with the following Professional Crew:


EQUIPMENT LIST:

Cameras - Arri Alexa , Red Dragon, Blackmagic, Canon 5D, various Prime Lenses

Underwater Camera / Lighting equipment

Field Recorders

Drone DJI Inspire with Zenmuse X5S camera

Osmo handheld with adaptor for Zenmuse X5S

Helicopter / car / boat camera mount ( Aerial Exposure )

Professional camera cranes ( with DP / Director seat ) 15'

Kessler jib 10'

Professional Dollie with telescope camera mount

140' Dollie tracks

Cineslider 5' ( Kessler )

Film lights stationary as well as portable ( HMI, 250W - 2000 W ) all variations

Stunt equipment / materials

Grip Truck / Makeup Truck

2x Inflatable boats for water based shoots

5 production Tents

Green Screen Film Studio

Sound / Music Studio

Post Production Studio