Afghanistan
Film Locations. Picturesque rivers, lakes, waterfalls, snowy mountains. Both green and arid looks. Afghanistan has a rich architectural heritage dating back thousands of years crossing religions and cultures.
Kabul is the capital city and most likely place to base your production.
Permits. Permission of NATO and local authorities is required. For more information please contact us.
When to shoot? Afghanistan has a continental climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (lowest in January).
For monthly weather statistics please see here.
Please contact us for more specific weather and sun path information.
Costs. Most local costs are inexpensive - locations, local crew support and talent. Since little to no filming infrastructure exists in Afghanistan all key crew and equipment must be brought in from abroad. Additional security requirements can be expensive. Hotel accommodation is also expensive.
Talent is non-union and buyouts are negotiable. Day rates are
very reasonable and negotiated on a personal basis.
Casting facilities are undeveloped in Afghanistan and street casting is required.
Afghanistan has a variety of Middle Eastern and East Indian looks including Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Aimaq, Turkmen, Baloch, Nuristani and other smaller groups. All other looks must be brought in.
Creative talent. Afghanistan has no pool of local directors, directors of photography and stills photographers.
Please contact us for recommended directors, DoP's and photographers for your project.
Crews are non union. It is recommended to bring in your main crew. Some supporting crews speak English.
Fringes. No hidden extras.
Premiums. No fixed rules. We package deals for local crew / talent.
Equipment. We recommend bringing in your equipment from abroad.
Art department and set construction is very basic.
Studios and Backlots don't exist.
Tax Incentives. There are no tax incentives for foreign feature films or
commercials shooting in Afghanistan.
Film Stock. None available locally.
Post Production. Not available.
Visas and Work Permits. Contact your local Afghan embassy / representative for more information.
Transportation Infrastructure. Local roads are basic. Some airlines service Afghanistan internationally.
Accommodation. Best options in Kabul include:
Serena Hotel
Intercontinental Hotel
Safi Landmark Hotel
Please contact us for corporate rates.
Communication. Internet connection is basic. Web posted casting, scouting and videoconferencing.
Safety. Due to the current situation in Afghanistan it is not advisable to shoot in this part of the world. If you must shoot in Afghanistan appropriate personal security measures are essential.
Projects. For an example of TV commercials, online advertising, corporate videos, stills campaigns, feature films, TV series and documentaries shot in Afghanistan, please see below:
Our production service companies, line producers and fixers have serviced TV commercials, online advertising, corporate videos, stills campaigns, feature films, TV series and documentaries for:
AXA Belgium, BBC UK, Canon Singapore, Coca Cola Indonesia, Concord Canada, Dove Malaysia, Deutche Bank Germany, Dressman Sweden, Evian France, HBO USA, Heineken Ireland, Hyundai Korea, Intercontinental Hotels Global, ITC India, Kirin Japan, Kraft USA, Landrover UK, LG Korea, Meunil China, McDonalds Australia, MUFG Japan, Nikon Hong Kong, Nokia China, Orange Moblie Slovakia, Philips Netherlands, Proctor & Gamble USA, Chery Riich China, Rimowa Germany, Samsung Korea, Sinoland Hong Kong, Skipper Italy, Smirnoff USA, Sony United Arab Emirates, Stella Russia, Telefonica Spain, Vidal Sassoon China, Virgin Media UK, and much more.
If you are looking for a film or photographic fixer in Afghanistan, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
