South Sudan
Film Locations. The terrain is generally tropical forest, swamps, and grassland. The White Nile passes through South Sudan. South Sudan's Boma National Park, Sudd wetland and Southern National Park host the second largest wildlife migration in the world. South Sudan has Africa's largest teak plantation.
Juba is the capital city and most likely place to base your production.
Permits. Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach.
Please click here to see Travel Information for filming in South Sudan.
Please click here to see Travel Application for filming in South Sudan.
When to shoot? South Sudan has a tropical climate. South Sudan has hot, rainy summers and warm, dry winters. There is more rain in the south and less in the north. South Sudan’s rainy season lasts for up to six months (June to November).
For monthly weather statistics please see here.
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.
South Sudan has many tribal groups. Nilotic tribes include the Dinka, Shilluk and the Nuer with the Dinka being the largest tribe. The Acholi and Lotuhu live in the extreme south. All other talent needs to be brought in from abroad.
Sudan 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 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 Sudan.
Film Stock. Must bring from abroad.
Post Production. No labs exist locally. Must post abroad.
Visas and Work Permits. Entry is subject to regulations from country of origin. Contact your local South Sudanese embassy or representative for more information.
Transportation Infrastructure is quite basic. Most roads are unsealed and damaged. Several international airlines service flights to South Sudan.
Accommodation. Recommended options in Juba include:
Logali House
Acacia Village
Communication. Web posted casting, scouting and videoconferencing.
Safety. South Sudan is the world's newest country. South Sudan is currently not a safe place for foreign visitors. If you must shoot in Sierra Leone then 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 South Sudan, 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 South Sudan, please contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and bids quickly.
