Clearing viral footage from a Brazilian creator
Identified the original uploader, negotiated a Japan-broadcast licence within 48 hours and delivered signed paperwork.
Read the case ->SERVICES · WORLD
53+ countries on the ground: overseas footage research in one desk.
Freed coordinates Japan-bound foreign-language shoots and outbound Japan-side production. Overseas footage clearance, primary-source verification of foreign news, multilingual interpreting and on-the-ground fixer work - 53+ countries on file.
Why overseas news research picks Freed
53-country coordinator network
From Reykjavik to Quito. Local fixers, drivers, interpreters and licensed shooters - vetted, contracted and ready.
Footage clearance, end to end
Rights-holder identification, fee negotiation, broadcast and digital-window licences, signed agreements.
Multilingual interpreting
English, French, Chinese (Mandarin / Cantonese), Korean, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic and 25+ more languages on call.
Primary-source verification of foreign news
Press releases, court filings, university press offices, NGO reports - we go to the source.
24-hour desk
For breaking news, overseas trial verdicts and overnight celebrity statements, our desk runs through the night JST.
Selected world-research cases
Three-country shoot coordination across Eastern Europe
Permits, drivers, fixers and licensed drone pilots in three countries with one Japan-side window.
Read the case ->Verifying a foreign court verdict from primary docs
Pulled the actual ruling from the court of origin in two business days and translated the operative paragraph.
Read the case ->What we deliver
- Overseas-shoot logistics pack (visa, permits, drivers, fixers)
- Footage licensing report (rights holder, fee, window)
- Translated transcripts and primary-document summaries
- Local interpreter and producer pairing
- On-site safety and risk-assessment notes
Team focus areas
- EMEA lead
- Americas lead
- Asia-Pacific lead
- Footage-clearance specialist
- Multilingual translation lead
- Risk and safety advisor
FAQ - world research
Can you handle a Japan-bound foreign crew?
Yes. See the international coordination desk for end-to-end Japan-side support.
How fast can footage be cleared?
For straightforward UGC, 48 hours is typical. Studio archive material can take 2-3 weeks.
Do you provide on-site safety advice?
Yes. Risk-assessment notes and local insurance pairing are standard for every overseas shoot.
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