Filming in Kanungu.

Filming in Kanungu. Kanungu is one of the districts in the western region of Uganda and Kanungu town is the main metropolitan site, commercial site and the district headquarter Centre. The District is home to the famous Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Kanungu is neighbored by Rukungiri district in the north, Kisoro district in the south-west, Kibale district in the south east and the democratic republic of Congo in the in the west. Kanungu district headquarters are about 60 kilometers north-west of Kabale which is the largest town in the sub region. From Kampala to Kanungu, it is about 420 kilometers by road taking the south western direction of Kampala.

Filming Locations in Kanungu District.

Filming in Bwindi Community Hospital

Bwindi Community Hospital was founded in 2003 by Scott and Carol Kellerman, it is based in the Buhoma sector where gorilla tourism in Uganda started. It began as an outreach clinic under a tree and has grown into a 112-bed hospital providing health care and health education services to a population of over 100,000 people in South Western Uganda. The Hospital began with a special mission to help the Batwa pygmies who were displaced from the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest after it was made a National Park in 1991 to ease conservation of the Mountain Gorillas. Since leaving the forest many Batwa have lived in extreme poverty and are affected by the health issues that poverty brings including diseases.

While the hospital was started particularly to provide health care to the Batwa pygmies, it quickly found itself treating all people living in the areas neighboring Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The hospital serves the population in 3 sub-counties of Kayonza, Mpungu, and Kanyantorogo in Kanungu District. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Kanungu.

Filming Mountain Gorillas in the Buhoma Region.

Buhoma region is located in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Buhoma region found in Kanungu district south- western Uganda is popular for filming Mountain Gorillas because it was the first region were Mountain Gorilla trekking or viewing started in 1993 when Mubare Gorilla family was opened up for Gorilla trekking. Since then so many Gorilla families have been habituated and can be filmed by anyone with permission. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Kanungu.

Necessary requirements to film in Kanungu.

Filming in Kanungu. It will require you to get a filming permit when filming in locations and these permits are issued by the respective authorities and management. For one to film in the national parks, you will need to get permission from Uganda wildlife authority.  In order to get a Filming Permit, one must write a letter requesting the permit and fill out an application form which is accompanied by a copy of the screenplay, a story synopsis, and a shooting schedule. These are then sent to the respective authorities. Contact us at Eco film fixers we will help you process the filming permissions with the Local Authorities for you to successfully  participate in  filming  in Kanungu.

Media Accreditation.

All members of the crew are supposed to be accredited by the Uganda media council to be able to film In the country. Media accreditation is a must for all applications to make feature films or documentaries. Each crew member is required to fill Form G with all details, scan and send it back to us with a copy of his/her passport as well as one photograph to be put on his/her media card and work IDs. On top of this, we will need a letter from the filming company detailing who they are, why they are filming, where they will be filming and details of crew members on this shoot. Crew members will also be required to seek for letters of Good conduct from Interpol (it’s a must have). We will attach this to all details provided and send them to Uganda Media Council for Media card processing and follow it up. This takes about 2-3 working days

Custom clearing.

Uganda is not a member of the Carnet Free Systems Unions, so Carnet’s are not valid. The only process to get your equipment in and out of Uganda is through a bonded Agent. A comprehensive list of equipment and value needs to be submitted to URA through a bonded clearing agent for the issuance of a Temporary Import Permit (TIP). A fee equivalent to 10% percentage of the value of the equipment is payable. This fee is non-refundable but will guarantee you safe entry and exist with your equipment. We are able to handle clearing for you as we have a trusted bond agent. On the other hand, you can choose to source gear and equipment from the country to avoid the hustle of clearing. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Kanungu.

Visa Advice

In case of visas, we advise you to get a tourist or business visa. Both can work well. Most film crews prefer getting their visas before coming to Uganda and this can be done online. On the other hand visas can also be easily obtained on arrival.

Vehicle Hire Services

Eco film fixers will help you organize transport for film crews to film in Uganda. The transportation services all depend on your interest, the nature of the roads and the schedule. For us to have a final estimate how much it will cost in terms of fuel, we will need to look at your filming schedule to have an established mileage and distance to be traveled. We also organize both charter and scheduled air transport for those that are interested in flying to reduce the number of hours. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Kanungu.

Accommodation when filming in Kanungu.

When filming in Kanungu, you have a range of accommodation options to choose from ranging from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose which lodges to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Kanungu.

Why you should use Eco film fixers to Film in Kanungu .

Eco film fixers is film Fixing Company based in Uganda, we pride ourselves we assist filming companies and Production agencies that are interested in filming in East Africa. We are very capable in handling all fixer services required. our team of local fixers and driver guides is very professional .over the years, we have been able to get all relevant connections with other service providers and authority agencies to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are easily processed. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Kanungu.