What FTE Locations Norge AS does

FTE Locations Norge AS is a privately held Norwegian company founded in 2020 that operates as Norway's largest dedicated location scouting and management firm for film, television, and commercial productions. The company is headquartered in Oslo and employs approximately eight people. Its customer base spans Norwegian broadcasters (NRK, Discovery Networks Norway), feature film producers (Fantefilm, Maipo Film), advertising agencies (TRY, NORD DDB, ANTI, Bacon Oslo), and end advertisers running campaigns (IKEA Norge, Telia, Lyreco, OneCall).

The company's core technology stack centers on 3D laser cameras used to scan Norwegian locations, paired with internally developed presentation software (egenutviklet programvare) that lets producers review locations virtually before committing to site visits. This produces a growing catalog of hundreds of 3D-captured Norwegian locations that constitutes the firm's primary data asset. Service delivery combines three integrated offerings: Scouting (location identification and 3D presentation), Management (permit acquisition, road closure coordination, parking approvals, and public/private-sector negotiation), and Service (equipment rental and on-location production support).

Commercially, FTE monetizes through quote-based professional services contracts and usage-based equipment rentals. The equipment fleet includes Ford Transit and VW Transporter production assistant vehicles pre-packed for crews of varying sizes, Motorola walkie-talkies, makeup and office wagons, generators, and heating equipment. Go-to-market is direct sales inside Norway via phone and email, with no resellers or self-serve channels. Sister company NINJA Event, also founded by Fredrik Havstein, operates in close collaboration with FTE for complementary event services. Pricing is fully bespoke per production, reflecting the project-based nature of film production work.

Name

FTE Locations Norge AS

Legal name

FTE Locations Norge AS

Website

https://ftelocations.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FTE Locations Norge AS is Norway's largest location scouting and management firm, serving film, TV, and commercial productions with 3D-scanned location catalogs, permit management, and pre-packed equipment rentals via a direct B2B sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Locations Services (Scouting, Permits, Management) (MPADAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Studios, Stages & Location Services (Facilities, Location Scouting/Permits) (MPAAAMAG), Production Office Space & Support Facilities (MPADAIAD)

Keywords

• Film location scouting
• Location management services
• Production equipment rental
• Film permit handling
• Production assistant vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Location Scouting Services: Finding and presenting optimal filming locations for productions using 3D technology and proprietary software
2. Location Management Services: Managing location logistics, permits, road closures, parking approvals, and coordinating with public/private sector
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of production equipment including walkie-talkies, tents, chairs, tables, generators, heaters, and specialized items
4. Production Assistant Vehicles and Trailers: Ready-packed PA cars and location wagons in various sizes with all necessary location equipment, makeup/wardrobe trailers, office trailers, and toilet trailers
5. Production Assistant Staffing: Supplying skilled production assistants experienced in working together as a team
6. Additional Services: Cleaning services, location mats, walkie-talkies, and waste management services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

FTE Locations is a Norwegian film location scouting and management company that finds, catalogs and presents filming locations for film, TV, and commercial productions using proprietary 3D laser camera technology and in-house presentation software. Beyond scouting, the company handles permit applications (filming permits, road closures, parking approvals) and supplies ready-packed production-assistant vehicles, location wagons, location equipment (tents, chairs, tables, walkie-talkies, generators, heaters), and skilled production assistants to productions ranging from 10-person crews to 60+ person feature films.

Product overview

FTE Locations is Norway's largest location scouting and management company for film, TV, and commercial productions. The company offers a unified service platform with three integrated service areas: Scouting (using proprietary 3D laser camera technology and presentation software), Location Management (handling permits, road closures, and coordination), and Service (equipment rental, production assistant vehicles, and on-location support). The equipment portfolio includes Ford Transit and VW Transporter PA-vehicles, Motorola walkie-talkies, location equipment (tents, chairs, tables), heating and electricity equipment (generators), food stylist packages, makeup/costume wagons, accommodation wagons, office wagons, toilets on trailers, and party equipment. The company scales from small production packages for 10-person crews to solutions for feature films with 60+ crew members, offering pre-packed production assistant vehicles in multiple sizes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NINJA Event: A sister/subsidiary company established by Fredrik Havstein that operates in close collaboration with FTE Locations.

Products and services

• Ford Transit - Large PA Vehicle (Stor PA-Bil) Large production assistant vehicle equipped with tents, chairs, tables, catering equipment, first aid kits, and other essentials for film productions with crews up to 40 people.
• VW Transporter - Medium PA Vehicle (Medium PA-Bil) Medium-sized production assistant vehicle with a smaller PA package for productions requiring minimal equipment.
• Motorola DP2400e Walkie-Talkies Rental of Motorola DP2400e walkie-talkies with monophones, over-ear and in-ear options, direct connection, and extra batteries.
• Location Equipment Rental (Locationutstyr) Diverse location equipment for rent including quick-up tents (3x3m), chairs, tables (180cm and 120cm), registrator, makeup mirrors, film recording signs, coffee makers, water boilers, water containers, and waste handling.
• Heating and Electricity Equipment (Varme og elektrisitet) Heating and electricity equipment for rent including 2400W and 3400W generators, gas heaters, building dryers, and CO2 fire extinguishers.
• Food Stylist Package (Matstylist-pakke) Kitchen setup package for productions requiring a food stylist, including stove, cooktop, height-adjustable table (180cm), small refrigerator, and small freezer.
• Costume/Makeup Wagon (Kostyme/Make-up vogn) Makeup and costume wagon with two makeup stations, high makeup chairs, extension cords, radio, additional location equipment on request, plus toilet and heater.
• Accommodation Wagon (Oppholdsvogn) Medium-sized accommodation wagon suitable for costume rooms, crew/actor lounge, or client/agency space, including toilet, 180cm table, and 6 chairs.
• Office Wagon (Kontorvogn) Large 7-meter office wagon for use as a workstation on remote locations, premium wagon for client/agency or production use with WiFi and kitchenette, including two 180cm tables, comfortable cushioned chairs, kitchenette with coffee maker, electric panel heaters, and espresso machine.
• Single Location Toilet on Trailer Single Arnpro toilet on trailer with sink, heater, battery and power-connected lighting, plus toilet paper and towels.
• Party Equipment (Party-utstyr) Party equipment available for rent including Soundboks, PA speaker, smoke machine, and various party lights.
• Scouting Services Location scouting for film, TV, and commercial productions, using laser 3D cameras and proprietary presentation software to quickly and efficiently present locations to clients.
• Location Management Team of location managers providing flexibility and expertise, handling permit applications, road closures, parking approvals, and leveraging broad networks in both public and private sectors.
• Production Assistant Staffing (Produksjonsassistenter) Supplying skilled production assistants experienced in working together as a team, available for productions of any size.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of locations available in catalog with 3D presentation capability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NINJA EventcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company established by Fredrik Havstein (founder of FTE Locations). Operates in close collaboration with FTE Locations, likely providing event-related services complementary to location services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunset Studios (Hudson Pacific): Large US studio platform providing stages and production-support services including location coordination for film and TV. A scaled incumbent in the same broad production-services category as FTE, though far larger and more diversified.
• Pinewood Group: Major UK studio operator (Pinewood, Shepperton) with broad production-services infrastructure including location support. Operates at far larger scale and across a much wider portfolio, but overlaps with FTE in supplying location and production services to film/TV clients.
• Shepperton Studios: Established UK studio with associated production-services capabilities including location access. Larger and broader than FTE, but serves the same film/TV production customer base with overlapping location and stage-adjacent services.

Others

• Panavision: Global leader in camera systems and production equipment rental for feature films, TV, and commercials. Adjacent production-services peer to FTE — overlapping end customers and competitive for certain production-support wallet, though not a location-scouting specialist.
• Norwegian Film Commission (NFI): Norway's national film institute and production-attraction body, which supports incoming international productions. Not a commercial competitor but a closely related ecosystem participant that channels inbound filming demand to local service providers like FTE.
• ARRI Rental: Global equipment rental provider for film/TV productions (cameras, lighting, grip). Adjacent rather than directly competitive with FTE's location scouting core, but supplies the same production ecosystem and competes for equipment-rental wallet share.
• Keslow Camera: US-based camera and lighting rental company serving high-end film and commercial productions. Comparable as a specialized production-supply vendor; not a direct location-scouting competitor but an adjacent equipment/services peer.

Direct peers

• Reel Locations: Location scouting and management service for film, TV, and commercial productions in a regional market. Operates in a similar core niche to FTE — scouting, permits, and on-location support — though specifics of geography and scale differ.
• Scout Film Locations: UK-based location scouting and management company serving film, TV, and commercial productions. Directly comparable to FTE in core offering (scouting + management), with similar use of digital catalogues and presentation tools for client pitches.

Emerging players

• MovieMaps: Digital location-discovery and scouting platform for film/TV productions. Conceptually comparable to FTE's proprietary 3D catalogue and presentation software — represents the technology-mediated scouting model that could compete with or complement traditional scouts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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