Film Fixer in DR Congo.

Film Fixer in DR Congo. Are you interested in filming a country that’s endowed with exceptional natural resources, including minerals such as cobalt and copper, hydropower potential, significant arable land, immense biodiversity, and the world’s second-largest rainforest, Eco Film Fixers a local and Reliable Film Fixer in DR Congo is here to provide production support services such as securing the filming permits, media accreditation, kit customs & visas? You are in a right place and Eco Film fixers will help you fix all the required services for you to have a successful shoot in DR Congo. All our vehicles come with drivers who act as location fixers in DR Congo and most of them have been to almost all parts of DR Congo 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 DR Congo.

Apart from the exceptional natural resources DR. Congo is formerly known for Gorillas which are both lowland and mountain gorillas. These gorillas are seen in Virunga National Park for mountain gorilla trekking and Kahuzi Beiga National Park for Lowland Gorilla Trekking.

What to film DR Congo.

 Virunga National Park.

Virunga National Park is one of the most diverse tropical rain forest and oldest national park in Africa mostly famous for mountain gorilla trekking in DR Congo, among other activities done here include Nyirangongo Volcano hike, bird watching, Nature walks, Chimpanzee tracking and Habituation. It should be noted that there three countries that have mountain gorillas in the whole world. These countries include Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Rwanda mountain gorillas are found in Volcanoes National Park, Uganda gorillas are found in Bwindi Impenetrable national park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park while Congo mountain gorillas are located in Virunga National Park.

All these national park are close to each other in what is termed as the Virunga massif.

 Kahuzi Beiga National Park.

Kahuzi Beiga National Park was created in 1970 and the first Lowland Gorilla trekking was done in 1973, when it comes to Lowland gorilla trekking it ranks high, it was gazetted to conserve the Grauer’s gorillas is the largest gorilla species. The Eastern Lowland gorillas also known as Grauer’s gorilla is the largest of the largest of the four gorilla subspecies, trekking Eastern Lowland gorillas is done in Kahuzi Beiga National Park located in Congo 30kms from Bukavu town that can be accessed by road and air. The park was gazetted in 1970 and the first lowland gorilla trekking was done in Kahuzi Beiga National Park located in Congo 30kms from Bukavu town that can be accessed by road and air. The park was gazetted in 1970 and the first lowland gorilla trekking was done in 1973, this type of trekking is only done here and this makes the park rank high 2 gorilla families are habituated and they are open for visitors to trek. The families are called Chimanuka and Mugaruka both named after a dominant silver back, Chimanuka is famous for many visitors given it consist of the largest gorilla family in the world with over 36 gorilla individuals.

The National Museum of the Democratic Republic of Congo

This was first opened in 1970, filming in this museum will give you an opportunity to shoot the traditions and culture of the Congolese people.

Lola Ya Bonobo Sanctuary.

Lola Ya Bonobo is a sanctuary for orphaned Bonobos and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Kinshasa area. It is one of the best places to film bonobos in DR Congo.

Other iconic areas to film in Kinshasa include the Kinshasa Market, Kinkole a small village in the eastern part of the city’s rural area and Jardin d’Eden a restaurant and music bar by the shores of the Nsele River, in the eastern part of the city’s rural area. You can eat, listen to and film the live band playing Congolese classics or even take a boat on the river Nsele.

What are the requirements for filming in DR Congo?

You will need to have processed filming permits for all the crew members and all Permissions with Local authorities in DR Congo for you to be allowed to film in DR Congo. Then for your filming equipment, this will also need to be cleared with customs at the point of Entry in DR Congo. Contact us at Eco film fixers we will be able to process both the filming permissions with Local Authorities in DR Congo, Accommodation and transportation for all the crew members as well guide and help you with clearance processes at the point of entry into DR Congo.

DR Congo has no specific permitting system available in place so location permits for filming are negotiated on a case by case basis. Like other countries as well in DR Congo unauthorized filming of government buildings, military installations and along border areas is illegal and may result in arrest and confiscation of your film equipment’s. Other permissions are also required for shoots that require use of public space, traffic control in various cities, filming in national parks, filming in markets and drone filming. Please contact us at Eco film fixers and we will guide you accordingly. Other important things you need to consider for successful filming in DR Congo include;

DR Congo Visa and Work permits Advice

Your film crew will need a visa to be allowed to enter the Democratic republic of Congo. Unlike Uganda and Kenya, where one can obtain a visa upon arrival, the Congo visa must be applied for in advance at the closest Consulate or Embassy. The Congo Visa for Single entry costs $ 100 Single entry (1 month validity visa), Single entry (2 months validity visa) $ 135 and Single entry (6 months validity visa) $400 you will need to apply for this Visa at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance before your travel date as it cannot be gotten on arrival. You will not be allowed to enter DR Congo without a visa that was not processed in advance. You need an invitation letter as well as a yellow fever card. Please contact us for more details on how to secure the Visa for entry into DR Congo.

DR Congo Vehicle Hire Services

Eco film fixers organizes transport for film crews in DR Congo depending on their interest, budget and the nature of roads in such selected locations they are filming in DR Congo. For rough terrains, like in National Parks, we recommend Customized 4×4 Land Cruisers. 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 drive hours.

Is it safe to film in of DR Congo?

Yes it is safe to film in DR Congo. Generally the Democratic Republic of Congo has for the past years been hit by various unprecedented disasters that are civil and rebel wars, Ebola disease among others which has stopped many from visiting DR Congo for filming. However Congo is now getting back to better days and it is safe for filming and as a company we keep on monitoring the security situation time to time and we will always advise you before any filming starts. Contact us here for update security situation in DR Congo and Reliable Film Fixer in DR Congo.

Where to stay during filming in DR Congo

Lodges to stay in during filming in DR Congo range from budget, midrange to luxury options, contact us here for reservation and booking details.

What is the best time to film in DR Congo?

Filming in  DR Congo is done throughout the year and the best time is during the dry season which occurs in the months of December, January, February, June, July, August and September. Congo is located in the tropics and with this it experiences tropical climate and weather throughout the year, with the park is prone to receiving uncertain rains any time of the day or week.

Why use Eco film fixers to film in DR Congo

Eco film fixers is a local fixer company based in Uganda and we assist filming companies and Production agencies in DR Congo and East Africa as a whole for the last eight 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 and all relevant information you would like to know for filming in DR Congo and Reliable Film Fixer in DR Congo