Film fixers in Malawi – if you are planning a shoot in Malawi and you are looking for local Malawi film fixers, Africa fixers is readily available to work with you. Our services include Location scouting, filming permits and media card acquisition, customs clearance, fixer services in shoot, local crew and equipment hire, transportation services and so much more. Filming in Malawi is quite easy of you have the aid of a professional fixer to help with planning and execution. For more information on filming in Malawi, please feel free to contact Africa fixers.
Filming permit for Malawi.
Filming in Malawi requires you to first seek for permission and get approvals and permits the permits as a Filmmaker and television broadcaster and play the applicable fees as required. The organisation in charge of this is the Malawi Film Commission (MFC). The filming permit has to be requested in a formal request letter and fees charged depend on the length of the project and also the number of crew coming. Once you write the application, our local Malawi fixer submits it and follows up the entire process until it is approved. Some locations are private and might require you to even seek for further authorization to access them and also acquire the necessary location permits. For assistance getting a filming permit and other services, feel free to contact our film fixers in Malawi.
Media accreditation for Malawi.
Filming in Malawi requires you to have media accreditation for everyone on the crew and this is issued out by Ministry of Information in Malawi. Everyone that intends to be on the filming team will be required to have their media accreditation worked on and approved before they start to do any filming work in the country. Requirements for the application include; Formal application letter on company headed paper, passport copies of all crew members, a digital copy of passport photo for each crew member, and list of gear they are traveling with. If you are planning to film in Malawi, let Africa fixers assist you in getting media accreditation.
Malawi Visa.
Filming in Malawi requires visas, typically business visas for professional work. The Visa can be obtained from the nearest Malawian embassy or consulate, and it is important to apply in advance to avoid any travelling inconveniences. Some nationalities may be eligible for visas on arrival, but it’s best to confirm with Malawian immigration authorities. For more information and assistance with getting your visa to film in Malawi, feel free to contact us.
Customs clearance
When bringing filming equipment into Malawi, customs clearance is required. Malawi is not apart of the carnet system so a temporary importation permit is necessary, especially for high-value items like cameras and drones. We provide this service for our clients by working with a customs agent to help facilitate a smooth customs process. For assistance with customs clearance and services in Malawi , contact our film fixers in Malawi.
Local crew and casting.
As Local fixers, we also assist producers and directors to hire local crew and cast talents for their shoot. Hiring local crew in Malawi can be a cost-effective solution, and the country has a growing pool of talent in areas like camera operators, sound operators, grips and sparks, and production assistants. The country also has a good number of local talents that can be cast for filming projects .Contact us with your crew list and trust us to source them.
Transport services
Transportation within Malawi can be challenging if not properly arranged, especially in remote areas. As your local fixer, we help and assist with making transportation arrangements for crews In cities. Our vehicles and drivers are readily available for rent. For filming in rural or wilderness areas, 4×4 vehicles are essential due to the poor condition of many roads, especially during the rainy season. For more information, feel free to contact our Malawi fixers.
Best time of year to film in Malawi?
Malawi is a country that experiences both dry and wet seasons so the best time to film will depend on what you want to achieve. The dry seasons is always preferred for filming because there a no interruptions while filming because of the rain. The dry season also provides clear atmosphere which makes scenes come out well. On the other hand, if your project involves scenes that require some rain then the rainy season can work well for you too. In Malawi, the dry months runs from May to October while the wet season is in the months of November to April. The months of April to August are mixed with both dry and cool conditions. For more information on this feel free to reach out to our film fixers in Malawi
Choose Africa fixers
Africa fixers is a local fixing company that assists production companies and crews to film in Malawi. Our job as a fixer company is to make sure that your shoot process is seamless. Africa fixers has been helping crews organise their shoot in Malawi and other countries in Africa for over 10 years and we have gained a lot of experience in this field. We have stable connections with several authorities that are in charge of issuing our permits that are needed for filming in Malawi. Above all, we ensure that our clients have their shoots successful.