The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Film Fixer in Uganda: Permits, Logistics, and Production Support
Are you planning to film in Uganda and need a film fixer in Kampala who knows the ins and outs of Filming in Uganda? We got you sorted. Please go through the brief below, and should you require more information, kindly get in touch via email or WhatsApp.
Uganda — commonly referred to as “the Pearl of Africa” — offers a variety of things to film including the rare mountain gorillas in Bwindi and Mgahinga, the thunder of Murchison Falls the most powerful falls on planet earth, the source of the Nile the longest river on earth and lush landscapes around Lake Victoria the second fresh water lake in the whole world, the snow caped Rwenzori mountains astride the equator among others.
To enjoy a successful shoot in Uganda, you need the services of an experienced and reliable film fixer in Uganda to handle logistics that include location scouting, location permits, media accreditation, among others. We are here to assist, so get in touch on email or WhatsApp.
Over the years, Encounter Africa Safaris and Africa Fixers have assisted Wildlife documentaries producers, broadcasters, Television and commercials and many international film crews trust Africa Fixers for with full-film production service support across Uganda in terms of location permits, media cards, work permits, local talent and crew, equipment hire locally, kit customs clearing, drone services and locations, handled end-to-end professionally.
Our Fully Fledged Film Production service film fixer in Uganda offers
- Location Film permits — we handle applications with the Ugandan government and authorities, secured before you arrive. This takes 2-4 working days.
- Hiring Local crew & HODs — vetted local crew and experienced heads of department across every discipline are easily sourced by our local film fixer in Kampala.
- Equipment hire, and sourcing– camera, grip and lighting are sourced locally from our reliable suppliers or temporarily imported and cleared with carnets by our agent.
- Locations & scouting — Our expert film production coordinators are ready to comb all corners of Uganda to find the best location for your documentary of film.
- Logistics — Our local production fixer will take care of your transport, 4x4s, accommodation, catering and on-set security while in Uganda.
- Visas & and work permits/special passes — Our Uganda fixer assists in processing visas, work permits or special passes to make your work easy.
Why film in Uganda?
Uganda is one of the few African film locations that delivers world-class wildlife and green landscapes with a stable, welcoming local people and English widely spoken making it easy for film production.
Highlights to consider when choosing Uganda as your next filming location include mountain gorilla filming in Bwindi and Mgahinga, wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls, the Nile and Lake Victoria —all these are ideal for natural history, travel and branded content.
Why Encounter Africa Safaris as your Fixer in Uganda
We are simply the most experienced and well-decorated film production agency in Africa.
Our Uganda team handles UWA and filming permits, gorilla-trek logistics, drone authorisation and customs clearance at Entebbe, keeping remote shoots on track.
Our previous clients include major networks like BBC, ITV, E Entertainment, CCTV and SVT (Swedish National TV). Among other global brands like Google UK and Charity Water. Worked with many well renowned production companies including Silverback Filming, Endemol Shine Group, Prometheus Studios and Robot Air. We have also over the years supported numerous independent specialist media houses like Fictionless, Tripod Productions, Go Trolley Films and Redwoods Studios, helping them archive their projects while working here on the African continent. Find more companies we have worked with:
E Entertainment, Google UK, ITV, BBC, CCTV, Benim Murrey, Fictionless, ITN, Ikuru Films, Luminare Media, Silverback Filming, NDC Partnership, White Throne Productions, Rooftop Telling Stories That Matter, Proud Foot, Ryan Pyle, De Mensen, Vice UK Ltd, Offspring Films, Real2Real Productions, Still Motion, Tripod Productions, Nick Saik Productions, Mighty Media, Copenhagen Film Company, Go Trolley Films, The Dartmouth Film Company, Scorch London, Barcroft Media, Charity Water, Fusion Media Group, Nova Films, Endemol Shine Group, Ryot, ATM Grupa, RNW Media, SVT (Swedish National TV), Wall Street Journal, University of Exeter, Nior Productions Ltd, KEO Films, Story By Design, Black Tee Media, Smaragd Media, Text Und Bild, Radical Media, Monkey Films, Redwood Studios, Biscuit Bunker, Rotating Planet, RTL, Pitch 5 Productions, Springhill Company, La Plataforma del Buceo, Prometheus Studios and Robot Air.
Let our Reliable film Fixer in Uganda Kampala take care of all your pre-production and production requirements. We can be reached via email and WhatsApp