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A guide to filming in Tanzania with vital info about process filming permits, securing the filming permits, media accreditation, kit customs & visas in Tanzania. The process and procedures for applying for the Filming permits in Tanzania (Press Accreditations & other relevant Permissions) can be tiresome without the help of a professional Film Crew Fixer Company like Eco Film Fixers. All Tanzania Filming Permits are issued by the Tanzanian Media Council-a body mandated by the Tanzania government to oversee all issuance of valid Filming permits to Film in Tanzania.
For all filming Crews and Production Companies, we recommend that you allow ample time to the process of application, and acquiring all your Tanzania 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 Tanzania
You will need to get a filming permit from Tanzania Film Censorship Board and local Authority for you to be allowed film in Tanzania. Securing a filming permit in Tanzania can be an expensive and time-consuming process so make sure to allow plenty of time for us to help you secure the permit for you. The first step is to complete all necessary applications with the help of your Tanzanian production service producer/fixer. The application will be submitted to your local Tanzanian consulate so that they can complete the application. Once that is done you will send the original documents back to your Tanzanian service producer/fixer for finalizing with local Tanzanian authorities. Contact us for details of a Film Fixer in Tanzania and all relevant information will be a guide to filming in Tanzania.
Filming fees and costs to film in Tanzania.
A regular Tanzania Filming permit costs US$1,000 if you apply 3 months in advance and a last minute Tanzania Filming permit costs US$3,000. Unauthorized photography is illegal. Penalties may include fines, arrest and confiscation of film equipment. Contact us here to help you secure the Tanzania filming permit.
On top of the above you will need to cover accommodation, Visas and work permits, fixer fees and transport for a successful shoot film in Tanzania as below;
Tanzania Visa and work permit Advice
You will need to purchase the tourist visa. Many film crews prefer obtaining their visas before they come to Tanzania but visas can be obtained easily upon arrival at any entry point in Tanzania upon paying USD100.00 for Tourist Visa you will be able to get it immediately. Proof of yellow fever vaccination and a COVID-19 free certificate may be asked if arriving from affected countries. Visa, work permit and other entry and exit conditions such as customs and quarantine regulations can change regularly. We advise you contact your local Tanzanian embassy or here for the latest travel information to Tanzania.
Tanzania Vehicle Hire Services
Film Fixer in Tanzania will help you organize transport for film crews to film in Tanzania 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.
Vehicle Hire for Filming in Tanzania
All our vehicles come with drivers who act as location fixers and most of them have been to almost all parts of Tanzania and are thus conversant with the local situations and are able to provide relevant information and fix any situation on ground. These act as intermediaries between you and our office while on location in Tanzania. Contact us for details of a Film Fixer in Tanzania and all relevant information will be a guide to filming in Tanzania.
Accommodation in Tanzania
Lodge options to stay in during filming in Tanzania range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodges in Dar es Salaam City include Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, The Green of Oyster bay and City Lodge Dar Es Salaam among others. Contact us for details of a Film Fixer in Tanzania and all relevant information will be a guide to filming in Tanzania.
What is the best time to film in Tanzania?
Filming in Tanzania is done throughout the year and the best time is during the months of December to February and then June to October which is relatively drier than March to May and November.
Tanzania Film Locations
Tanzania is a filmmaker’s paradise offering everything from famous wildlife parks to unique cultures, from snow-capped mountains to pristine white sand beaches.
Agricultural film locations include plantations of coffee, tea, sweet potatoes, corn, sugarcane, bananas, peanuts, sunflowers, sesame seeds, cashew nuts, coconuts, mangos, pineapples, cotton, and spices such as cloves. Industrial locations include mines of gold, diamonds, nickel, copper, uranium, kaolin, titanium, cobalt, and platinum.
Tanzania has hosted films such as Jane (2017), Amazing Race 29 (2017), The Amazing Race 20 (2012), The Bucket List (2007), The Amazing Race 11 (2007), The Amazing Race 5 (2004), Independence Day (1996), Congo (1995), and Baraka (1992). Contact us for details of a Film Fixer in Tanzania and all relevant information you will be a guide to filming in Tanzania.
Why use Eco film fixers to film in Tanzania
Eco film fixers is a local fixer in Tanzania, we assist filming companies and Production agencies in Tanzania and East Africa. 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 Tanzania and all relevant information will be a guide to filming in Tanzania.
