Filming in Nimule City in South Sudan

Filming in Nimule city in South Sudan. Nimule is located in the southern part of South Sudan in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria. It lies approximately 197 kilometres, by road southeast of Juba, the capital of South Sudan and largest city in the country. Major locations of interest for filming located in or near Nimule include Cornerstone Children’s Home, Cornerstone Academy and Cornerstone Clinic – Programs run by Fulaa Lifeline International, a non-profit NGO, Merlin Hospital Nimule, The International border between South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda, Nimule National Park. You will need to get permission from the South Sudan government and local authorities for you to be allowed to shoot in Nimule town. Contact us here to help you secure all the required permissions for your shoot in Nimule, south Sudan

Lodge options to stay in during filming in Nimule range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Hotels to stay in Nimule include New Mother Hotel, Diamond Hotel and Lagos Hotel. Contact us here for booking and reservation details

Filming in Nimule is done throughout the year and the best time is during the dry season between June to September.

Requirements and fees to film in Nimule, South Sudan

You will need to get permission to be allowed to film in Nimule. Securing a filming permit in South Sudan can be an expensive and time consuming process so 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 Eco film fixers. The application will be submitted to our local South Sudan consulate so that they can complete the application. South Sudan authorities are known to be mercurial with their permitting. Be sure to have all permits in writing. Contact us here and we will help you secure a filming permit for filming in Nimule South Sudan

Unauthorized filming, photography or any other recording of government buildings, military installations and key infrastructure such as airports and border controls is illegal while filming in South Sudan. Penalties may include arrest, fines and confiscation of your equipment. Filming with drones is also illegal in South Sudan however some options may be available depending on the specifics of your shoot. Please contact us here for more information on filming in Juba South Sudan Capital.

On top of the above you will need to cover accommodation, Visas and work permits, fixer fees and transport for a successful shoot in Nimule as below;

South Sudan Visa and work permit Advice

You will need to purchase the tourist visa or business visa to allow you entry in South Sudan. All film crew members travelling to South Sudan must obtain an Electronic visa unless they are of a South Sudanese origin, come from one of the visa exempt countries or they come from one of the countries whose citizens are eligible for visa on arrival. The cost of South Sudan visa and the application process depends on your nationality and the country where you are applying. You will therefore need to contact your local embassy for South Sudan to establish the exact fee you will have to pay. 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 South Sudan embassy or us here for the latest travel information to South Sudan.

South Sudan Vehicle Hire Services

Eco film fixers will help you organize transport for film crews to film in Nimule depending on their interest, budget and the nature of roads in such selected locations to film. 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.

Film Fixers in South Sudan to help you film in Nimule.

All our vehicles come with drivers who act as location fixers and most of them have been to almost all parts of South Sudan 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 South Sudan. Contact us here if you are in need of a Film fixer in South Sudan to help you film in Nimule.

Where to Stay during filming in Nimule City in South Sudan

Lodge options to stay in during in Nimule City in South Sudan range from Budget, mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Contact us here for booking and reservation details

Why use Eco film fixers to film in Nimule

Eco film fixers is a local fixer company based in Uganda, we assist filming companies and Production agencies in South Sudan and East Africa as a whole for the last 8 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 successful filming in Nimule.