Malawi fixer offers film crews all the support and services they need at all stages of production and filming in Malawi. Malawi is a great filming destination that is located in the southern part of Africa. The country is endowed with great locations that have a lot to offer to film makers. Some of the locations to look out for when filming in Malawi include:
Lilongwe which is the capital city of the country filled welcoming people and culture. The city is the development hub of the country and is very busy with day to day activities of the citizens. In Lilongwe ,you will find the Lilongwe wildlife centre , the Lilongwe nature sanctuary, the kumbali cultural village and much more. Blantyre city which is the second prominent city in Malawi. The city is very famous for its parks , reserves and the different museums that showcase the history of the nation and many other cities that have alot to offer for crews seeking to film in Malawi.
National parks ad reserves where crews can film wildlife and these include Lake Malawi national park, Kasungu national park, Liwonde national park, Nkhotakota wildlife reserve , Vwasa marsh wildlife reserve , Mwabvi wildlife research and more. In these parks and reserves, you will be able to film wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards, hippos and so ,much more.
if you are planning a shoot in Malawi and you are looking for a fixer , 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 if you have the aid of a professional fixer to help with planning and execution. The services provided by our Malawi fixer include the following.
Filming permit acquisition
As your Malawi Fixer, you can trust us with acquiring for you necessary filming permissions for filming in Malawi. It is very important to first seek for permission and get approvals and permits when filming in Malawi. The permits as a Filmmaker and television broadcaster and also require one to pay 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 Malawi Fixer.
Media accreditation
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. All members of the crew 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, our Malawi fixer is available to assist you in getting media accreditation.
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 fixer in Malawi.
Local crew and casting.
As your Malawi fixer, 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.
Location scouting
.Our fixer in Malawi is readily available to scout any potential locations you have for your shoot. In addition to that, we also provide information on the specific locations of interest. If you do not have a location selected yet, we can also recommend some that fit into the description of your project. If you are looking for a local fixer in Blantyre city Malawi to help you with location scouting, please feel free to contact us.
Security services
We highly recommend the use of security especially when you are filming in very crowded places or have a large scale production. It is also advisable to hire security to deal with situations such as crowd control and general safety of the crew. There are several private companies for security that provide great security services. You can choose to work with the national police, or hire private security companies. For assistance in getting security for your crew in Blantyre Malawi, our local film fixer in Malawi is available to assist you.
Transportation services
Our job as your Malawi fixer is to make sure that your filming goes smoothly and we know that transportation is one of the important aspects to consider for a crew that plans to have a shoot in Malawi. As your local fixer, we provide you with the best transportation services that are suitable for crews and filming. The vehicles provided are 4by4 and are suitable for filming in all circumstances. We organise transport for crews of all number of sizes. In addition to that , we provide drivers that are well verses with the local regions of Blantyre and other parts of Malawi. The drivers are very professional and have experience. If you are looking for transportation services for filming in Blantyre city Malawi , feel free to contact our Malawi fixer.
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.