‘God’s
own country’ the British used to call Tanzania.
It is a beautiful country indeed, famous
for it’s national parks as the Serengeti,
the Ngorongoro Crater and the Selous Game
Reserve. However, we seriously recommend
the assistance of an local producer when
filming in Tanzania. |
A custom bond may be demanded from visitors
bringing in professional video/filming equipment,
radios, tape recorders and musical instruments
to make sure that the goods are re-exported
out of Tanzania. Firearms require a special
permit that should be obtained in advance.
Personal effects including binoculars, cameras,
film, may be imported (temporarily) free
of duty.
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Casting Agency collaborates with many local
producers. Film companies who want to film
in Tanzania have to get a clearance of the
customs to enter with their film- video
equipment. When filming in Tanzania we seriously
advise you to use the expertise of a local
producer. To start with: a visiting filmcrew
have to get an customs declaration to bring
their equipemnt through the customs. Film
crews have to get filming permits issued
by the government and often also permission
to film from local authorities, like village
and/or street leaders. A local producer
not only knows Swahili, he or she knows
the Tanzanian culture and the many sensitivities
foreigners are not aware of. A local producer
is also capable of relaxing people in front
of a camera, especially when there's a crew
of strange foreigners around. A local producer
can also avoid film crews being hassled
by some who hope to get some easy bucks.
A local producer can also take care of the
transport you need, locations, mobile phones,
production assistants, take care of your
lodging, safety, health, necessary contacts
etc. A local producer will also be your
guide in the Tanzanian culture, making your
shooting a unique experience. Knowing the
local film industry thoroughly, we can provide
some of the best local producers with many
years of experience in filming in Tanzania.
Contact us. |
