We have local teams in every country throughout Africa
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Why Africa? Because it is the most incredibly diverse continent to live, work and shoot in.
Born and bred here, and after 21 years of working in the film industry, we know what it takes to deliver an amazing production experience. Africa gets under your skin, you’ve got to experience it for yourself.
WE PROVIDE LINE PRODUCERS TO MAKE ANY FILM, AD, OR PHOTO-SHOOT POSSIBLE WITH OUR WORLD CLASS SERVICES.
African Fixer offers world class services to suit productions of all sizes.
VISA APPLICATIONS
Application for visas for all international celebrities and crew.
DRIVER / CHAPERONES
Hiring of drivers and/or chaperones, including the sourcing of vehicles.
ART DEPARTMENT
Management and supply of all props, including wardrobe needs.
CATERING
Catering for all onset personnel as per dietary requirements.
HOTEL & FLIGHT BOOKINGS
Bookings for travel & accommodation, including negotiating discounts.
LOCAL CREW
Local crew sourced and vetted for all different departments as needed.
FILM PERMITS
Permit applications for filming sorted before you begin shooting.
SECURITY
Sourcing of professional security for celebrities and international crew.
SHIPPING OF LOGISTICS
Equipment hired locally or shipped and cleared in each country.
SCOUTING AND LOCATIONS
Local knowledge means expert scouting and locations to suit all needs.
PRODUCTION VEHICLES
Vehicles obtained for both on- and behind-camera requirements.
LOCAL FIXERS
Production co-ordinators with indispensable local knowledge.
FILM EQUIPMENT
Local teams with their required equipment sourced and briefed.
EQUIPMENT HIRE & SHIPMENT
Local teams with their required equipment sourced and briefed.
CASTING
Casting including contracts for usages and performance (TV and print).
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
HODs who are experienced in working in Africa and managing local crew.
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frequently asked questions
If you have any questions we don’t answer in this FAQ, please contact us here for more information.
A fixer is a line producer responsible for coordinating and facilitating every aspect of a production. This includes location scouting, securing permits, hiring crew, and managing logistics. Their hands-on role makes them essential to a smooth production.
We assist with budget planning, location scouting, logistics, crew and talent sourcing, and equipment and vehicle hire.
We ensure everything runs according to plan, quickly addressing any issues on set. Our team works closely with HoDs to manage budgets, resolve creative differences, maintain safety, and ensure a seamless production.
We conduct a full budget analysis to assess expenses and ensure efficient allocation. Our team also manages rental returns for equipment, vehicles, and other assets.
Africa offers stunning landscapes, rich culture, and cost-effective production. Popular locations include South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, Zanzibar, Morocco, and Egypt. However, our extensive database includes many hidden gems ready to bring your vision to life!
Almost every African country requires a filming permit, and the process differs in each one. African Fixer handles permit applications and navigates the local regulations for you in every country we operate in, so approvals are secured before your shoot begins.
On the ground in Africa the roles overlap — our fixers act as line producers, coordinating permits, crew, locations, logistics, transport and budgets end to end. In short, a fixer makes the shoot physically possible; a line producer manages how it is delivered. African Fixer does both.
For most productions we recommend reaching out 4–6 weeks ahead so there is time for permits, visas, equipment carnets and crew booking. We can move faster for urgent shoots, but permits and visas in some countries have fixed lead times outside anyone's control.
Yes. We arrange customs and carnet clearance for imported gear in each country, or source and hire equipment locally where that is faster or more cost-effective. We advise on the best option for your country and shoot.
We have local teams in every country in Africa and the Indian Ocean islands, including South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, Zambia, Rwanda, Botswana, Senegal and Mauritius, among others.
Yes. We source and vet local crew for every department and provide experienced Heads of Department who know how to work in African production environments and manage local teams.
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