A guide to filming in Kenya.

A guide to Filming in Kenya with vital info about process filming permits, Securing the filming permits, media accreditation, kit customs & visas in Kenya. The process and procedures for applying for Filming permits In Kenya (Press Accreditations & other relevant Permissions) can be tiresome without the help of a professional Film Fixer Company like Eco Film Fixers. All Kenya Filming Permits are issued by the Kenya Film commission a body mandated by the Uganda government to oversee all issuance of valid Filming permits to Film in Kenya.

For all filming Crews and Production Companies, we recommend that you allow ample time to the process of application, and acquiring all your Kenya Filming Permits (Press Accreditations, media cards, and Location Permissions). If you have limited time, a rushed last-minute permit be possible however, the costs are much higher.

Requirements to film in Kenya            

You will need to get a filming permit from Kenya Film Commission for you to be allowed to film in Kenya. In order to obtain a Filming Permit, one must write a letter requesting for the permit and fill an application form which must be accompanied by a copy of the screenplay, a story synopsis and a shooting schedule. These should be sent to the Film Licensing Officer, Kenya Film Commission. Filming permit for features, documentaries, short films, music videos, corporate videos and commercials are issued within minutes of application. Applications for TV Series and full-length feature films are processed in less than 48 hours of application. Contact us at Eco Film Fixers Kenya we will be able to help you process the filming permissions with the Local Authorities in Kenya and we will be a guide to filming in Kenya.

Filming fees and costs in National Parks.

The following charges are applied for any filming in Nairobi National Park in Kenya:

• Ksh. 8, 000 ($80) for five (5) people for one (1) week or part thereof.

• Ksh. 12, 000 ($115) for six (6) – ten (10) people for one (1) week or part thereof.

• Ksh. 20, 000 ($200) for more than ten (10) people for one (1) week or part thereof.

Kenya Filming Fees for Nairobi City

a) Filming rates

• Adverts, documentaries, dramas, short features; still photographs KSHS 5,000 ($50)
• Full-length feature films, TV series KSHS 15,000 ($150)
• Daily filming fees KSHS 1,000 ($10)

b) Liaison Officer’s service charges

The Ministry charges Ksh. 400 ($5) per day to cover Liaison Officer’s services provided by a government Liaison Officer to be attached to the crew.

c) Other charges

• Each visitor is required to pay Ksh. 2,000 ($20) to the Immigration Department for a special pass before engaging in any film shooting. The crew may however, arrive in Kenya on a visitor’s pass while the filming special pass is being processed. We recommend you travel after all the filming paper work has been arranged to avoid inconveniences.
• For all filming equipment, a nominal non-refundable fee of 1% of the value of the equipment or Ksh 30,000 ($300) whichever is less is payable to the Customs Department on presentation of a film license.

On top of the above you will need to cover accommodation, transport and others for a successful shoot as below;

Visa Advice arriving in Kenya.

All crew members are required to apply for the Kenya Travel Authorization and the Kenya work permit for you to be allowed to film in Kenya as a guide to filming in Kenya we recommend that you allow ample time to the process of application of the visa and acquiring all your Kenya Filming Permit because if you have limited time, a rushed last-minute visa be possible however, the costs are much higher.

Vehicle Hire Services in Kenya.

Film Fixer in Kenya will help you organize transport for film crews to film in Kenya depending on their interest, budget and the nature of roads in such selected locations to film in the park. We recommend Customized 4×4 Land Cruisers which costs from USD200-250 per vehicle per day with Driver/Fixer or 4×4 Safari Vans from USD200 per Van per day with driver/Fixer. For us to estimate how much it will cost in terms of fuel, we will need to look at your filming schedule to establish mileage and distance to be travelled. We also organize both charter and schedule air transport for those that need to fly in order to reduce on the number of hours.

Accommodation in Kenya.

Lodge options to stay in during filming in Kenya range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Contact us here for details.

What is the best time to film Kenya?

Filming in Kenya is done throughout the year and the best time is during the months of December to March and then June to October which is relatively dry than March to May and November. January to March is hot and dry, April to June is hot and wet and July to October is very warm and wet.

Kenya Film Locations.

Kenya has a diversity of film locations including bustling city streets, snow-capped mountains, dormant volcanoes, rainforests, waterfalls, lakes, savannah, deserts, fishing villages and beautiful beaches. Kenya also has the world’s natural reserve Masai Mara which is mostly known for Great Migration and a movie “The Great Predator” was filmed on this reserve. Contact us for details of a Film Fixer in Kenya and all relevant information you will be a guide to filming in Kenya.

Why use Eco Film Fixers to film in Kenya

Eco Film Fixers Kenya, we assist filming companies and Production agencies in Kenya and East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Congo) as a whole for the last 8 years. We handle all fixer services required with our professional team of local fixers and driver guides. We have all relevant connections with other service providers and government agencies to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are processed in the shortest time possible. Contact us for details of a Film Fixer in Kenya and all relevant information you will be a guide to filming in Kenya.