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SILVER SPIRIT PICTURES IS BASED IN HOLLYWOOD AND SANTA BARBARA
Founded in Hollywood, California, in 2001 by Jorrit van der Kooi, our company brings 25 years of hands-on experience in physical production, location logistics, and permitting to Santa Barbara County. The company was launched after successfully creating, directing, and managing the 10-episode television series Rodeo Drive, which aired across Europe on RTL Netherlands, a major national network.
Since then, we have routinely managed budgets, crews, and schedules for national television series like Ranking the Cars, as well as documentaries and independent films. In 2022, we produced the psychological thriller Fair Weather Road, managing the entire physical shoot from pre-production through its premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on February 28, 2023. This deep background as active filmmakers means we know exactly what a crew needs when they arrive on location.
Alongside making our own films, we serve as a trusted local production partner and "fixer" for international television networks, production companies, and commercial brands shooting in California. We specialize in the operational side of the business: handling local casting, location scouting, securing municipal permits, arranging production insurance, and managing daily logistics for commercials, music videos, and corporate projects. With over two decades of experience working between Europe and the United States, we specialize in helping international crews navigate the logistics of shooting in California and Las Vegas. We handle everything from strict deadlines and budget management to local production requirements.