Documentary Production Services in Africa
African Fixer supports documentary productions across Africa — access, permits, local knowledge and trusted crews for broadcasters, NGOs and independent documentary makers.
One trusted partner for film, television, documentary, commercial, music video, photography and digital productions anywhere in Africa. We work with international broadcasters, brands, agencies, production companies, studios, photographers and content creators.
What we service
- Observational documentaries
- Current affairs
- NGO documentaries
- Environmental documentaries
- Investigative productions
Production services included
Line production (budgeting, scheduling, logistics and production management), film fixing (local support, permits, research, crew sourcing), location management (scouting, permits, negotiations, supervision), casting services (street, principal and supporting casting, talent coordination), crew sourcing (producers, line producers, production managers, location managers, casting directors, directors of photography, camera and sound crew, art department, hair & makeup, stylists), permits & government liaison (filming permits, drone permits, customs clearance, approvals) and incentives & rebates support throughout Africa.
Countries we cover
Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi and Madagascar. East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somalia and surrounding territories. West Africa: Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Benin, Togo and neighbouring countries. Central Africa: Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, DRC, Equatorial Guinea and Chad. North Africa: Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Mauritania — and every other African nation.
Algeria · Angola · Benin · Botswana · Burkino Faso · Burundi · Cameroon · Cape Verde · Central African Republic · Chad · Congo Brazzaville · Congo DRC · Djibouti · Egypt · Equatorial Guinea · Eritrea · Ethiopia · Gambia · Ghana · Guinea Bissau · Guinea · Ivory Coast · Kenya · Lesotho · Liberia · Libya · Madagascar · Malawi · Maldives · Mali · Mauritania · Mauritius · Morocco · Mozambique · Namibia · Niger · Nigeria · Reunion Island · Rwanda · Sao Tome And Principe · Senegal · Seychelles · Sierra Leone · Somalia · South Africa · South Sudan · Sudan · Swaziland · Tanzania · Togo · Tunisia · Uganda · Zambia · Zanzibar · Zimbabwe
Frequently asked questions
Can African Fixer support documentary productions in every African country?
Yes. African Fixer has vetted local teams in all 54 African nations and surrounding islands, with local producers, fixers, location managers and casting directors on the ground.
What does African Fixer handle on a documentary production?
Everything local: filming and drone permits, government liaison, line production, location scouting and management, casting, crew, equipment, customs clearance, transport, accommodation and on-set logistics.
How do I get a quote?
Send African Fixer your brief, locations and dates and we will prepare a tailored production budget.
Contact African Fixer to plan your production anywhere in Africa.
