Angola
Film Locations. Miradouro da Lua, Kalandula waterfalls, Tazua waterfalls, coastal looks, rivers, forests, mountains, savannah, desert, wildlife parks. Most looks available in Angola can be found in safer, more established African production centres such as South Africa.
Luanda is the capital city and most likely place to base your production.
Permits. Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach.
When to shoot? Luanda's climate is moderately tropical. The dry, cooler season is from June to late September, while the rainy, hot summer season extends from October to May. The north has a wet, hot, tropical climate, becoming dryer as it extends to the desert in the south.
For monthly weather statistics please see here.
Please contact us for more specific weather and sun path information.
Costs. Most local costs such as locations, local crew and talent are inexpensive. Since little to no filming infrastructure exists all key crew and equipment must be brought in from abroad which will add to the cost of filming. South Africa is the closest established film production service centre.
Talent is non-union and buyouts are negotiable.
Angola offers mainly Southern African looking talent with the main ethnic groups being the Ovimbundu, Ambundu and the Bakongoand. There is also a very small Portuguese expat community. All other talent needs to be brought in from abroad.
Angola has no local pool of directors, directors of photography and stills photographers.
Please contact us for recommended directors, DoP's and photographers for your project.
Crews are non-union. Key crew should be brought in from abroad.
Fringes. No hidden extras.
Premiums. No fixed rules. We package deals for local crew / talent.
Equipment. You will need to bring in all equipment from abroad.
Art department and set construction is very basic.
Studios and backlots. None exist at present.
Tax Incentives. At present there are no tax incentives for foreign
commercials or films shooting in Angola.
Film Stock. Must bring from abroad.
Post Production. No labs exist locally. Post abroad.
Visas and Work Permits. Entry is subject to regulations from country of origin. Contact your local Angolan embassy or representative for more information.
Transportation Infrastructure is quite basic. Most roads are unsealed and damaged. Travel on highways outside major towns is best done by four wheel drive vehicles. Some international airlines service Angola.
Accommodation. See here for options in Luanda:
Talatona Convention Hotel
Le Presidente Luanda
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Communication. Web posted casting, scouting and videoconferencing.
Safety. Although more and more foreign businesses are starting to establish a presence in Angola, it is still a relatively dangerous place for foreigners to visit. There is a high risk of civil unrest and criminal violence. Land mines are a risk throughout Angola outside major cities. If you must shoot in Angola appropriate personal security measures are recommended.
Projects. For an example of TV commercials, online advertising, corporate videos, stills campaigns, feature films, TV series and documentaries shot in Angola, 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 production service company, line producer or fixer in Angola, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
