Eswatini: Africa’s Most Scenic Film Location
Eswatini, previously known as Swaziland, is a favorite film location for many types of film, documentary and television production. Renamed by King Mswati III in 2018, on the occasion of the country’s 50th anniversary of independence that coincided with his 50th birthday, this small country is renowned for its rich cultural heritage. It is one […]
When Filming In Africa, Don’t Forget Zambia’s Natural Wonders
Zambia lies in the centre of southern Africa and is a landlocked country surrounded by Angola in the west, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe in the south, Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania in the east , and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the north. Famous for the spectacular Victoria Falls that forms the border between Zambia […]
What Makes Celebrities and TV Productions Fall In Love With Maldives?
The Republic of Maldives is an independent island country in the Indian Ocean, made up of a collection of 1,000 islands, of which 200 are inhabited. The rest are privately owned and boast some of the most sought-after resorts in the world. Mesmerising, Dreamy Film Locations Mesmerising, dreamy waterside villas built on stilts in lagoons […]
Cinema Madagascar – Unchartered Territory
Madagascar is an island situated in the Indian Ocean off the southeast coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world, having developed much in isolation, with a limited film industry since its independence from France in 1960. The island nation is mostly known for its unique wildlife and rich biodiversity. Madagascar […]
MALAWI – A Small Piece Of The Action For Malawi’s Film Producers
Many film producers and Reality TV Show productions traveling across Southern Africa stop over for a day in Malawi to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Lake Malawi. This small landlocked country with its warm, hospitable people often features as an interlude in such television productions as BBc’s ‘100 Women’, “Riding a bike from Cape to […]
Namibia : A Cinematic Gem Unveiled
Exploring the Diversity of Namibia’s Film Production Locations The untamed beauty of Namibia has remained a hidden treasure in the realm of film productions, yet its rugged landscapes, unique scenery, and diverse wildlife rival the allure of more renowned African locations. Enter African Fixer, the torchbearer of seamless production, who has unveiled Namibia’s splendor to […]
Ethiopia – An African Zion Filming Location
Ethiopians are one of the world’s ancient races and have witnessed ongoing transformation of the more than eighty tribes that migrated to ‘the horn of Africa’ over the centuries. At the epicenter of a geological formation known as the ‘ Gondwanaland’, the Ethiopian landscape is one of deep gorges, the Blue Nile flowing through the […]
LESOTHO – Film Producers Slow Journeys Across Lesotho, The Kingdom In The Sky.
The hills along the border between South Africa and Lesotho that slope down gently towards the Orange River- or Senqu River in Sesotho- mark the end of the global village and the beginning of ‘The Kingdom In The Sky’, also known as’ the Switzerland of Africa’. As isolated and unknown as it is as a […]
African Fixer: Behind the Scenes of Coca-Cola Studio’s Global Success
In the fast-paced world of global advertising, collaboration across cultures and borders is essential. When it comes to producing TV commercials, music videos, documentaries, feature films, reality and other media related content in the diverse and vibrant continent of Africa, one line production company stands out: African Fixer. With a reputation for excellence and a […]
Botswana, A Gem In The Heart Of The Kalahari
In the opening scene of the hit comedy film ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy’, a coca-cola bottle is carelessly thrown out of a small plane flying over the Kalahari Desert. It lands at the feet of a San Bushman tracker who interprets this shocking incident as a sign from the gods: a White traditional healer […]
