Film and Movie

When time means money, you need the most accurate weather forecast in the industry.

Advertising, film and movie production schedules are extremely sensitive to the weather, particularly when the cast, crew and equipment all need specific weather conditions in order to get the job done on time, and on budget.

At The Weather Company, we understand that the key factor influencing your shoot, is the one thing that can’t be directed: the weather!  While we can’t direct the weather either, we can deliver a range of forecasts to give you advanced knowledge in order to plan downtimes and manage casting requirements.

The Weather Company specialises in tailoring innovative weather forecasts and briefings for the film and movie production industry.

The benefits of using The Weather Company

  • Expert meteorologists. The Weather Company has a team of highly skilled meteorologists who are deeply familiar with all aspects of weather forecasting around Australia.
  • Flexible forecast format delivery.  The Weather Company is able to deliver forecasts in the most convenient format. For example, we can provide a customised web interface, a verbal briefing or written forecasts delivered by email.
  • Frequent updates for your convenience. The Weather Company is able to deliver weather forecasts as frequently as desired, with as little as 30 minutes notice.  We deliver detailed forecasts for any location, hour by hour.
  • Effective management of casting requirements. Advanced knowledge of upcoming weather events, such as heavy rain or storms, allows film producers to plan downtimes and manage casting requirements.
  • Customised forecasts for your specific needs. Each film shoot has different weather requirements based on location, proportion of outdoor shoots and required sky state. We customise innovative solutions by listening to your needs and taking an individual approach.
  • Flexibility to meet your deadlines. We are not a government agency; we are a private company that has the resources and ability to meet tight deadlines in order to work around your schedule.  The Weather Company is made up of industry-leading meteorologists who can be of assistance to you 365 days a year.

The Weather Company’s products

  • Opticast. Opticast gives highly detailed forecasts, which are updated every hour.
  • 14 Day Forecast. The 14 Day Forecast allows project managers to plan rosters, logistics and resources in advance.
  • Alerts and Alarms. Forecast alerts out to 7 days for specific areas are updated daily by meteorologists with written commentaries, while observational alarms allow real-time monitoring of severe weather events.

For further information on how you will achieve positive financial outcomes when you use The Weather Company’s products and services, please visit Why Choose Us?

Get in touch

To create positive financial outcomes through innovative and customised weather solutions, please call The Weather Company for a no obligation chat on +61-2-9965 9200, or send us an email via our Contact page.