Gabon
Locations. St Marie's Cathedral, colonial architecture, rivers, lakes, jungles, sandy hills, mud brick villages, wildlife parks.
Permits. Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach.
When to shoot? Gabon has a tropical climate. The dry season is from June to August, and the main rainy season is from October to May.
For monthly weather statistics please see: http://www.gaisma.com/en/dir/ga-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.
Gabon offers mainly African looking talent. Almost all Gabonese are of Bantu origin. All other talent looks need to be brought in from abroad.
Gabon 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 must be brought in from abroad.
Fringes and Premiums. No hidden extras. 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 Gabon.
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 Gabon 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 Gabon.
Accommodation. See here for options in Gabon:
Laico Okoume Palace Hotel - http://laicohotels.com/index.php
Le Meridien Re-Ndama - 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. Gabon is relatively safe for foreigner productions. Exercise caution. If you must shoot in Gabon then appropriate personal security measures are recommended.
If you are looking for a film or photographic production service company, line producer or fixer in Gabon, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
