Thinking of shooting in the Northern Zone? We’re your go-to team.
We know the Northern Zone like it’s our own set. It’s the Costa Rica of volcanoes, cloud forests and hot springs, and the weather changes every twenty minutes, but when you’ve got locals like us on your side, finding the perfect spot (and the right window of light) becomes a whole lot easier. With our production and fixer services in the Northern Zone, we handle everything from location scouting and casting to permits, camera gear, lighting, crew, DIT and VFX supervision. You bring the concept, we handle the rest. Arenal, La Fortuna, Monteverde and Sarapiquí are a goldmine for adventure content, tourism campaigns, car spots on mountain roads, documentaries and anything that needs the greenest green on camera. Let’s make something unforgettable.
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We work in partnership with the main providers in the Northern Zone
The Northern Zone has that dramatic energy that makes every frame feel epic. It’s where the Arenal volcano rises above the lake, where Monteverde’s cloud forest hangs in the mist and where the rivers of Sarapiquí run through untouched rainforest. It has it all: waterfalls, hanging bridges, hot springs, wind farms on the ridges of Tilarán, dairy farms and small towns like La Fortuna that are used to hosting crews and travelers from all over the world. Of course, it also offers adventure operators, lodges and guides who know every trail. That’s why so many nature and adventure productions choose the north. The good news? We’re already in. And we’re opening all the doors for you.
The way we get involved in your production
the Northern Zone is your track for that car commercial you’ve been dreaming of.
Cars, bikes or motorbikes… they all look amazing on the road around Lake Arenal, on the climb to Monteverde or on the green straights between La Fortuna and Sarapiquí with the volcano in the background. Whether it’s asphalt or gravel roads full of curves, we’ve got solid experience managing safe traffic control and all the filming protocols to shoot smoothly. Permits, locations and all that paperwork nobody wants to deal with, don’t worry, we’ve got it covered. As soon as you share your concept and storyline, we get to work with our network of trusted partners and your budget in mind.
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the Northern Zone has everything you need for your next fashion campaign. So do we.
Is your campaign going for that outdoor, sporty, adventure or eco-lifestyle look? The Northern Zone has the perfect setting and at Fonktown we know how to make it shine. We find the right talent so they can do their thing while we nail the perfect shot of your gear or your latest collection on a hanging bridge in the cloud forest, at a waterfall or with the Arenal volcano behind. We’ve worked with brands that set global trends and your production could be the next one to make a mark. When you know the mountains well, things just run smoother.
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Your documentary takes the spotlight, the Northern Zone sets the scene.
Telling real stories has its own rhythm. Whether it’s a docuseries, an intimate portrait or a socially driven documentary, it all starts with finding the places and people that actually add something to the story. We’ve been coming to the north for years: we know the biologists of Monteverde, the dairy farmers of San Carlos, the river guides of Sarapiquí and the families of La Fortuna who saw the volcano erupt. We didn’t read it in a guide, we know it because we’ve lived it. If the Northern Zone is on the map, we’re right here to help you get the most out of it.
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Branded Content: your brand story, told with purpose.
Who wouldn’t produce their branded content in the Northern Zone with a team that already knows the region, who to talk to, where to shoot and has the means to make it all happen? Whether you’re creating content for your Reels, TikToks, YouTube videos or any other digital channel, the north offers volcanoes, waterfalls, hot springs and cloud forest within a short drive, plus lodges and operators used to working with cameras. When you know your way around, things move faster, and that’s how ideas made for social media turn into visual pieces that really connect with your audience.
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We will offer you the proper locations in the Northern Zone and the rest of Costa Rica to carry out your project. We have access to private homes, natural parks, public institutions and buildings to make your project perfect.
Volcanoes, cloud forest and waterfalls that fit perfectly into any shot. From the Arenal volcano and its lake, the hot springs and the La Fortuna waterfall to the hanging bridges of Monteverde, the Río Celeste with its turquoise water in Tenorio National Park, the Caño Negro wetlands or the rainforest rivers of Sarapiquí, the region offers options for every kind of campaign. And if you venture a little further, the map opens up to the wind farms of Tilarán, the dairy farms of San Carlos and gravel roads perfect for dynamic shots. It’s no coincidence the Northern Zone is where so many adventure and nature productions come to shoot. That said, reaching those locations isn’t always straightforward: a national park with limited hours, a private reserve or a weather window that only opens at dawn. That’s where we come in.
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