Filming in Omoro.
Filming in Terego
Filming in Yumbe.
Filming in Yumbe. Yumbe was formerly is part of Arua District. In 2000 Aringa country was given District status and named Yumbe District. Yumbe boarderd Moyo and Adjumani in the East, Arua in the West and South Sudan in the North. Main languages are Madi, Kakwa, Lugbara and Alur.
Filming Locations in Yumbe.
Filming Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in Yumbe.
Bidi Bidi settlement was established in September 2016 to host the rapid influx of South Sudanese refugees, primarily arriving from the Equatoria region. The settlement population increased rapidly to over 220,000 people, making it one of the largest refugee settlements in the world. As of December 2016, Bidi Bidi reached maximum capacity and stopped accepting new arrivals.
Filming Agriculture Firms in Yumbe.
Agriculture is the main Economic activity in Yumbe. Here the people in the community Grow crops such as Tobacco, Millet, potatoes, beans ,cassava as well as fruits such as Tomatoes ,Paw paws, avocadoes, mangoes, oranges, lime, onions and cabbages. While filming these crops, you get to film the Tobacco plantation firms and all the variety of crops.
Necessary requirements to film in Yumbe.
Filming inYumbe. 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 successful participate in filming in Yumbe.
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 Yumbe.
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 Yumbe.
Accommodation when filming in Yumbe.
When filming in Yumbe, 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 Yumbe.
Why you should use Eco film fixers to Film in Yumbe.
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 Yumbe.
