Unlocking the Cinematic Magic of Mauritius: A Filmmaker’s Paradise with Film Rebates
Nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius beckons filmmakers with its breathtaking landscapes, diverse culture, and vibrant colors. From pristine white-sand beaches fringed by turquoise waters to lush rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife, this tropical paradise offers a captivating backdrop for any cinematic endeavor.
Filming in Ghana: The Resurrection Of Ghallywood
Ghallywood can be considered the ‘grand-daddy’ of Filming In Africa, with a history reaching all the way back to the cinema of Ghana established by the British Gold Coast Colony in the 1920s. This type of cinema was branded Black Star Films and was widely distributed to all corners of The Gold Coast Colony. However, only the affluent were able to enjoy the development of this type of cinema, dominated by colonial influences.
Eswatini: Africa’s Most Scenic Film Location
Eswatini, previously known as Swaziland, is a favorite film location for many types of film, documentary and television production. Renamed by King Mswati III in 2018, on the occasion of the country’s 50th anniversary of independence that coincided with his 50th birthday, this small country is renowned for its rich cultural heritage.
It is one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchies, and its incredible heritage has been drawing film and television producers ever since the 1979 debacle of ‘King Solomon’s Treasure.’
When Filming In Africa, Don’t Forget Zambia’s Natural Wonders
Zambia lies in the centre of southern Africa and is a landlocked country surrounded by Angola in the west, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe in the south, Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania in the east , and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the north.
What Makes Celebrities and TV Productions Fall In Love With Maldives?
The Republic of Maldives is an independent island country in the Indian Ocean, made up of a collection of 1,000 islands, of which 200 are inhabited. The rest are privately owned and boast some of the most sought-after resorts in the world.
Cinema Madagascar – Unchartered Territory
Madagascar is an island situated in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world, having developed much in isolation, with a limited film industry since its independence from France in 1960. The island nation is mostly known for its unique wildlife and rich biodiversity. Madagascar is home to 5% of the world’s plant and animal species including the lemurs of Ankarafantsika National Park, several species of chameleon and its baobab trees.
MALAWI – A Small Piece Of The Action For Malawi’s Film Producers
Many film producers and Reality TV Show productions traveling across Southern Africa stop over for a day in Malawi to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Lake Malawi. This small landlocked country with its warm, hospitable people often features as an interlude in such television productions as BBc’s ‘100 Women’, “Riding a bike from Cape to Cairo’ and ‘Harry and Meghan In Africa’.
Namibia : A Cinematic Gem Unveiled
The untamed beauty of Namibia has remained a hidden treasure in the realm of film productions, yet its rugged landscapes, unique scenery, and diverse wildlife rival the allure of more renowned African locations. Enter African Fixer, the torchbearer of seamless production, who has unveiled Namibia’s splendor to the world! From Walvis Bay Dunes to sprawling deserts and captivating wildlife, Namibia offers an array of backdrops that captivate the imagination.
Ethiopia – An African Zion Filming Location
Ethiopians are one of the world’s ancient races and have witnessed ongoing transformation of the more than eighty tribes that migrated to ‘the horn of Africa’ over the centuries.
LESOTHO – Film Producers Slow Journeys Across Lesotho, The Kingdom In The Sky.
The hills along the border between South Africa and Lesotho that slope down gently towards the Orange River- or Senqu River in Sesotho- mark the end of the global village and the beginning of ‘The Kingdom In The Sky’, also known as’ the Switzerland of Africa’.