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Jason Statham’s Killer Elite doubles Australia for UK, Oman and Paris
Jason Statham’s latest action thriller, Killer Elite, is set in places like the UK, Oman, Dubai and Paris, but filmed mostly in the Australian state of Victoria. More extensive shooting was considered in places like the UK, but keeping prices…
Swarovski brings sparkle to iconic Kyiv locations
Filmed in iconic Kyiv locations and on mind-bending sets, the futuristic Swarovski Wonderlab spot is one of Family Productions’ most ambitious servicing projects to date. “Wonderlab” is part of Swarovski’s rebrand, from classic diamond seller to a futuristic “Wonderlab” of…
Netflix leases two soundstages at Toho Studio, Japan
From April 2021, Netflix will have access to two stages at Tokyo's Toho Studio for 'several years'. The lease accompanies plans to expand and diversify live action Japanese content, with at least 25 titles launching in 2021. Yu Yu Hakusho,…
Coen Brothers, Witherspoon and Longoria projects among 22 selected for California Film & TV Tax Credit Program
The golden state will double for Afghanistan, Mexico, China and other locales across the twenty-two selected projects and more than forty percent of the filming days are planned outside of the L.A. 30-Mile Zone. Jason Bateman produced and directed Netflix…
Bridgerton Season Two set for Spring shoot
Bridgerton has amassed nearly 82 million viewers in the first month alone. Over a hundred locations in the South and West of England feature in the first series. A month after Netflix released the regency era costume drama, the streamer…
South Africa’s Showmax announces first Kenyan Original series
Crime & Justice is part of Showmax's expanding investment in Africa. The South African streamer's localisation strategy competes with established international VoD platforms for the region's audiences. Showmax has also recently announced its first Nigerian Original I Am Laycon, a…
makers & shakers Award winners announced
The winners of the first ever makers & shakers Awards, supported by EQUALS Money, were revealed during a virtual awards ceremony on December 14th. Hosted by comedian Jen Brister, the awards showcased the very best ideas and initiatives from the…
Ear for Eye wraps production in London
Principal production for Ear for Eye, the second feature from BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning writer and director Debbie Tucker ( has wrapped production. The shoot was based at Kennington Studios, London. Lashana Lynch (No Time to Die, Captain Marvel) stars…
Roald & Beatrix wraps filming in Wales
The 90 minute comedy-drama about a six-year-old Roald Dahl who meets his idol Beatrix Potter will air on Sky One as part of its Christmas schedule. Hartswood Films produced the series for Sky Studios. Filming took place on location in…
The Singapore Grip filmed entirely on location in South East Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia doubled as Singapore for the adaptation of JG Farrell’s 1978 novel set during the period of the battle of Singapore in World War II. The miniseries was written and adapted by Oscar winner Christopher Hampton (Atonement, Dangerous…
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Hello I’m Kibwana Based In Dar Es Salaam. I’m Working As Film Fixer/cordinator/ Location Manager Etc.i’m Looking To Connect With Other Like Minded People For…
Posted Jan 26, 2020 - 2 repliesGlobal call: Researchers needed for documentary about humans and dogs
We Are An Independent Documentary Duo Who Are Looking For Stories About Amazing Humans And Their Dogs, All Around The World. We Have Filmed In…
Posted May 29, 2019 - 1 repliesFIxer needed for small shoot in Mumbai
I'm Writing From A London Production Company. We Have A Possible Need To Shoot In Mumbai W/c 23rd July And I Have Some Initial Questions…
Posted Jul 12, 2018 - 4 repliesURGENT: FIXER in South Africa needed
We Need A Fixer In South Africa For A Very Small Shooting Next Month (april). 2 Shooting Days, Up To 4-5 Days In The Country…
Posted Mar 17, 2017 - 5 repliesFixing and Film Services Made Easy in Zimbabwe
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Posted Jul 20, 2016 - 3 repliesNeed help establishing shooting Costs in Multiple African Countries.
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Posted Jul 7, 2016 - 13 repliesLooking for a fixer in Bamako- Mali
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Directory (343)
Flave Media Group Limited
Category: Production Companies
Country: Kenya
Covering: Kenya, TanzaniaGinger Ink Films Africa
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Kenya
Covering: East West and Central Africa. Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Zambia, Uganda, Cameroon, NigeriaTwo Seas TV
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Africa
Covering: South AfricaBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Tanzania
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Uganda
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Africa, The SeychellesLocal 81
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Japan
Covering: Asia, USA, Canada, Europe, South AfricaNicocorp
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: France
Covering: France, MonacoNamib Film
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, AfricaBlue Sky Films
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Kenya
Covering: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, AfricaASAP Film Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Egypt
Covering: North Africa, The Middle East
Locations (12)
Romania
For the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and regulations, please talk to your local production service company. Romania's reliable studios, a wide range of filming locations and experienced crews have long attracted production work. The introduction of a generous 35-45% incentive in…
Costa Rica
Coronavirus Update: Costa Rica as reopened its borders and audiovisual production has begun again. A digital health pass should be completed and proof of health insurance to hand. Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama in Central America, Costa Rica is home…
Gibraltar
Coronavirus Update: All EU countries, United Kingdom, Canada, China and some other countries are exempt from self isolation and testing requirements. Hotels and tourist attractions are currently operating. However, travellers who have been in "relevant areas" in the 14 days…
Kenya
For the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and regulations, please talk to your local production service company or the Kenya Film Commission. Kenya is traditionally known for a wide range of locations – beach, bush, mountain, jungle and desert – many…
Maldives
The Maldives straddle the middle of the Indian Ocean and comprises more than a thousand islands across 90,000 sq km. Two hundred of these islands are inhabited and of these almost half are used as holiday resorts. Renowned across the…
Mauritius
Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean situated 1,200 miles south-east of the African mainland. Independent from Britain since the late 1960s, the country offers idyllic white-sand beaches and modern cityscapes within close proximity, all of which appeal…
Morocco
Morocco is a hugely popular international filming location and one of the top spots in the world for desert settings. Nearly 40 foreign productions shot in Morocco in 2014 spending a collective USD120 million – more than the previous five…
Namibia
Namibia's profile has raised significantly with the success of the long-awaited action movie Mad Max: Fury Road. Critically acclaimed and an international box-office success, the film spent 100 days shooting in the southern African country with a production base at…
Netherlands
Coronavirus Update: The Netherlands has published a COVID-19 Protocol for the audiovisual sector that provides hygiene guidelines, precautionary and protective measures as well as rules of behaviour. Since the Netherlands Film Production Incentive launched in mid-2014 a number of…
South Africa
Coronavirus Update: South Africa’s production sector resumed in early May under strict new protocols. The Government announced that its borders would reopen from the start of October. Travellers must have taken a negative Covid-19 test before travelling. Those from countries…
Incentives (2)
South Africa: The South African Film and Television Production and Co-production Incentive
Ask commission for details.
South Africa: The Foreign Film and Television Production and Post-Production Incentive
Shooting on location in SA and conducting post production in SA - an additional 2.5% of QSAPPE will be added to the QSAPE (cumulative 22.5%)