Congo Brazzaville
Locations. Beaches. Congo River. French colonial architecture. Unique tribal villages. Rainforests. Waterfalls. National wildlife parks. Mountain gorillas.
Permits. Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach.
When to shoot? South of the equator, the rainy season lasts from October to May, and north of the equator, it is from April to November.
For monthly weather statistics please see: http://www.gaisma.com/en/dir/cd-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.
Congo has as many as 250 African ethnic groups. All other talent looks need to be brought in from abroad.
Congo 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 Congo.
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 Congo 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 Congo.
Accommodation. See here for options in Congo:
Grand Hotel - http://www.kinshasa-congo.com/hotels_kinshasa/
Laico Maya Maya Hotel - http://laicohotels.com/index.php?option=com
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Communication. Web posted casting and scouting.
Safety. Congo has an unstable political climate with widespread lawlessness. It is at present not a safe place for foreigners to visit. If you must shoot in Congo then appropriate personal security measures are recommended.
If you are looking for a film or photographic production service company, line producer or fixer in Congo, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
