Filming in South Sudan.

Filming in South Sudan. Are you looking for a local and Reliable Film Fixer in South Sudan 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 South Sudan.

South Sudan has over 60 indigenous languages. English is the official language, but Dinka and Nuer are the languages with the greatest number of speakers.

The country is home to 64 tribes with the largest ethnic groups being the Dinka, Nuer, Shilluk, and Zande.

South Sudan is a predominately Christian country. Many people also practice traditional faiths. A minority are Muslim.

Filming Location in South Sudan.

South Sudan locations range from dry lands, swamps, grasslands, and tropical rain forests, and depending on what you want to shoot; we are ready to assist. Southern Sudan has two major national parks where one can film wildlife; these are Southern Sudan National park with the second-largest wildlife migration in the entire world Shambe National Park and Boma National Park Film crew fixers is ready to assist you in processing filming permissions to shoot in these national parks at any time.

Other top South Sudan filming locations include the White Nile, which is part of the great river Nile the longest river on planet earth with its associated attractions, The Sudd Wetland in central southern Sudan home to the rare shoebill stock, and the Nilotic Nuer People. Processing filming permits for south Sudan.

South Sudan is a young nation having separated from central Sudan. All filming in Southern Sudan must be done after securing permission. Unauthorized shooting in any part of the country is not accepted and, if found, can be fined, imprisoned, or your film equipment confiscated. Before filming, please make sure that you have your permits from The Ministry of Interior. While in the field, shoot carry this permit since it can be asked at any time during the shoot. We will assist you in applying for the South Sudan filming permit. Please contact us for details.

South Sudan Visas & Work Permits.

Crews traveling on Western passports need to have visas to enter South Sudan.

To apply for a visa, you first need to apply for a Letter Of No Objection from the South Sudan Media Authority. The application letter must be on your company letterhead and must include visiting crew names, copies of passports, the role of each team member, and production houses. A project synopsis must also include the nature of your story; locations, and filming schedule. The South Sudan Media Authority will want to see the script/content before approving the Letter Of No Objection. They will not approve any projects they suspect aim to portray governing authorities in a negative light. Once the Letter Of No Objection is issued, you then take this letter to apply for a visa at your closest South Sudan embassy.

Once the visa is issued, each crew member is then required to apply for a Press Pass. Application information must include each visiting crew member’s Name, Sex, Place and date of birth, Nationality, Mobile number, Email address, Postal address, Profession, Name of Media House, Reason for visit, Specific area(s) to be visited, Local contact number, Website, Arrival and departure dates, and name of base hotel in South Sudan. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter South Sudan. All visitors to South Sudan must register at Immigration within 3 days of arrival. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for filming in South Sudan and Reliable Film Fixer in South Sudan.

When is the best time to shoot in Southern Sudan?

South Sudan experiences both tropical and savannah climate. The south receives more rains than the northern part. Rainy seasons are from June to November while dry and warm are from December to May of each year. Because of this, filming can be done any time of the year. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for filming in South Sudan and Reliable Film Fixer in South Sudan.

Filming costs and Tax Incentives.

At the moment, there is no tax incentive and the exemption for production and brand companies intending to film in Southern Sudan. This is because of the filming industry and infrastructure is nonexistent. The cost of locations and local talent is not so expensive, but expect law talent at that. Film Crew Fixers will negotiate local deals and provide information about production support and local talent needed. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for filming in South Sudan and Reliable Film Fixer in South Sudan.

Eco Film fixer skills and Talent.

Southern Sudan has a small pool of local talent and we advise you to bring your crew into the country. The few that exist need guidance while shooting. Nevertheless, Film Crew fixers is here to recommend the available Videographers, Photographers, Directors, Sound operators, among others.

Filming Equipment and Kit customs clearing

South Sudan does not have the required equipment, and as such, you have to bring filming equipment with you. We will assist in organizing a temporary import permit from the Ministry of Information, and our Fixer will wait for you at the airport to assist with equipment clearing and visa.

Accommodation in South Sudan

There are variety of accommodation facilities in South Sudan. They range from Budget, mid -range and Luxury Accommodation.

Why use Eco Film Fixers in South Sudan.

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 South Sudan and Reliable Film Fixer in South Sudan.