Egypt
Locations. Pyramids of Giza. The Nile River. Pyramids of Sakkara. Sakkara Tombs. The Egyptian Museum. The Castle of Saladin. The Old Market “Khan El Khalili”. The Hanging Church. Santa Barbara. Old Islamic Cairo - Sultan Hassan Mosque, Refaai Mosque, Ahmed Ben Tulun Mosque. Pharaonic Village. Oasis (Dakhla & Kharga) - White Desert, Black Desert. Luxor. Aswan. Mt Sinai. Dahab. Alexandria. Red Sea Coast and its world renowned diving locations. North Coast. Abydos. Great Sand Sea. St Katherine's Monastery.
Egypt has a great wealth of unique locations. Moving from location to location especially in Cairo can be a challenging and time consuming exercise so make sure to allow plenty of time to get all the shots you need.
Cairo is the capital and main production centre.
Permits. Most locations require only 3-4 days for permits however some require up to 2 weeks eg: Monuments, underwater filming.
When to shoot? Egypt has two seasons: a mild winter from November to April and a hot summer from May to October.
For monthly weather statistics please see: http://www.gaisma.com/en/dir/eg-country.html
Please contact us for more specific weather and sun path information.
Costs. Egypt has one of the least expensive shoot day costs in the Middle East.
Talent is non-union and buyouts are negotiable. Talent costs are some of the lowest in the Middle East. In terms of local looks, nearly all citizens are Egyptian. Very small minorities of Bedouins, Berbers and Nubians also exist. All other talent needs to be brought in from abroad.
Egypt has a very limited 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. Working in Egypt can be a slow process so allow plenty of time to get all the shots you need.
Fringes. No hidden extras.
Premiums. No fixed premiums apply. We package deals for local crew / talent. You can shoot very long days at very competitive rates.
Equipment. All the standard equipment is available locally including Motion Control and Technocrane. More specialized equipment can be easily brought in from nearby European production centres or Dubai.
Art department beyond Egyptian looks is relatively basic. Set Construction is good and inexpensive.
Studios and backlots. Some basic facilities exist.
Tax Incentives. At present there are no tax incentives for foreign
commercials or films shooting in Egypt.
Film Stock. Both Kodak and Fuji available locally.
Post Production. Egypt has post production facilities but it's best to post abroad.
Visas and Work Permits. Entry is subject to regulations from country of origin. Some passport holders can pickup visas at the port of entry. Contact your local Egyptian embassy or representative for more information.
Transportation Infrastructure. Main roads are up to international standards. Several international airlines service flights to Egypt.
Accommodation. There are many good hotel options in Cairo. Best options in Cairo include:
Four Seasons - http://www.fourseasons.com/caironp/
Fairmont Nile City - http://www.fairmont.com/nilecity
Grand Hyatt - http://www.cairo.grand.hyatt.com/
JW Marriott - http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/caijw-jw-marriott-hotel-cairo/
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Communication. Web posted casting and scouting. Some websites are blocked from access.
Safety. On the whole Egypt is a relatively safe place for foreign productions to visit.
If you are looking for a film or photographic production service company, line producer or fixer in Egypt, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
