Cameroon
Locations. Cameroon is "Africa in miniature" as it exhibits all major climates and vegetation of the continent: coast, desert, mountains, rainforest, and savanna. Also of interest are the volcanic plugs near Rhumsiki. Crater lakes. Unique tribal villages. Waza National Wildlife Park. Royal palace of the Foumban Kingdom.
Permits. Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach.
When to shoot? In the south, the dry season runs from November to February, the little rainy season from March to June and the big rains come between August and September. The tropical coastal areas receive a lot of rain. In the north the rainy season is spread out from May to the end of September, but receives very little over the year and drought is a way of life in the far north.
For monthly weather statistics please see: http://www.gaisma.com/en/dir/cm-country.html
Please contact us for more specific weather and sun path information.
Costs. Locations, local talent and support crew are inexpensive but since little to no filming infrastructure exists all key crew and equipment must be brought in from abroad.
Talent is non-union and buyouts are negotiable.
Cameroon has offers mainly West African looking talent including Cameroon Highlanders, Equatorial Bantu, Kirdi, Fulani, Northwestern Bantu and Eastern Nigritic peoples. All other talent needs to be brought in from abroad. Cameroon has a very young population.
Cameroon 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 premiums apply. 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 Cameroon.
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 Cameroon embassy or representative for more information.
Transportation Infrastructure is quite basic. Major roads are sealed. Most other roads are unsealed and damaged. Several international airlines service flights to Cameroon.
Accommodation. See here for options in Cameroon:
Yaounde:
Hilton Yaounde - http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/YAOHITW
Douala:
Le Meridien Douala - http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Communication. Web posted casting and scouting.
Safety. Cameroon is some what safe but it is recommended to excerise caution. Border areas are at present dangerous for foreigners to visit. Appropriate personal security protection measures are recommended.
If you are looking for a film or photographic production service company, line producer or fixer in Cameroon, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
