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Africa is a diverse continent with varying climates, languages, cities, economies, cultures, culinary delights, people, time-zones and so much more so filming on location is an exciting experience.
On this website you will have access to more on each region via the relevant film authorities and if you want more detailed engagement, let Locations Africa work with you.
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Locations Africa 🌍📍| Interiors Exploration
Algerian Palaces and Heritage Sites
Explore Egypts ancient temples and historic palaces to luxurious hotels and sacred mosques interiors:
🎞️ The Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church): ancient church features stunning interior architecture with intricately carved wooden screens, colorful frescoes, and beautiful stained glass windows. The atmospheric lighting and historical ambiance make it an ideal setting for filming period dramas, historical documentaries, or mystical narratives.
🎞️ Al-Azhar Mosque: As one of the oldest mosques in Cairo, Al-Azhar Mosque showcases stunning Islamic architecture and interior design, including intricate tilework, carved wooden screens, and ornate domes. The mosque’s serene atmosphere and spiritual significance make it an ideal setting for filming religious dramas, cultural documentaries, or intimate character-driven stories.
🎞️ The Baron Empain Palace: Situated in Heliopolis, Cairo, this architectural masterpiece features a unique blend of Hindu, Islamic, and Pharaonic styles, with elaborate interiors adorned with marble, gold leaf, and decorative motifs. The palace’s exotic charm and historical significance make it an
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LocationsAfrica 🌍📍 | EGYPT’s Filming Facilities 🎥🇪🇬
Egypt’s filming facilities offer world-class amenities and diverse locations for all types of film productions.
🎞️ Egyptian Media Production City: located in Cairo and offers extensive facilities including 80 studios, 16 permanent outdoor sets including Pharaonic area, Alexandria and Egyptian Villages.
🎞️ Cineplex Egypt: They operate multiple cinema locations in different cities throughout the country, providing moviegoers with a diverse selection of films and entertainment experiences.
🎞️ Egypt Film Commission: They are responsible for promoting & facilitating film production in Egypt. The film commission provides support services to filmmakers, assists with location scouting, offers information on filming permits and regulations, and promotes Egypt as a filming destination. While it does not offer physical production facilities like soundstages or studios, it plays a crucial role in supporting and promoting the Egyptian film industry.
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LOCATION AFRICA 📍🌍I EGYPT 🇪🇬 I #AfricanCountrySpotlight
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1. 🎞️ Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Iconic and timeless, these ancient wonders offer a majestic backdrop for historical epics, adventure films, or mystical narratives.
2. 🎞️ Luxor: With its rich history and well-preserved temples like Karnak and Luxor Temple, Luxor provides an atmospheric setting for period dramas, archaeological adventures, and fantasy films.
3. 🎞️ Siwa Oasis: Tucked away in the Western Desert, Siwa Oasis offers unique landscapes with its palm-filled oases, salt lakes, and sand dunes, making it ideal for exotic and otherworldly settings, including fantasy or sci-fi genres.
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#LocationsAfrica 🌍📍| Interiors Exploration Nigerias Interior Locations
Step inside Nigerias key interior locations suitable for shooting in Nigeria:
🎞️ Transcorp Hilton Abuja: one of the country’s most prestigious hotels. The interior of the hotel features luxurious décor, spacious lobbies, elegant dining areas, with its grand architecture and upscale amenities, Transcorp Hilton Abuja offers a sophisticated backdrop for filming scenes set in luxury hotels and upscale accommodations.
🎞️ La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Lagos: a picturesque beachfront resort located along the Atlantic coast in Lagos State. The resort offers charming African-themed architecture, with thatched-roof cottages, rustic wooden furnishings, and indigenous decor inspired by traditional Nigerian culture.
🎞️ Nigerian Upper Class & Lower Class Homes: Nigerian homes often feature a mix of traditional and modern design elements. Traditional architectural styles, such as flat roofs, verandas, and decorative motifs, may be combined with modern features such as large windows, open floor plans, and contemporary furnishings.
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#LocationsAfrica 🌍📍| NIGERIA Filming
Facilities 🇳🇬🎥
In Nigeria there’s several filming facilities and resources available to make shooting productions easier. These facilities provide essential services, equipment and support for filmmakers:
🎥 Blue Pictures Studios: is a production & post-production facility based in Lagos. They offer these services; sound stages, editing suites, color grading, visual effects, and animation.
Blue Pictures Studios caters to both local & international productions, providing a professional environment & experienced staff to support filmmakers throughout the production process
🎥 Jikoolfilms Multimedia Production: based in Lagos, they specialize in cinematography, videography, photography and Drone Production
🎥 Film Commissions and Industry Associations: such as the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN), provide support and resources for filmmakers.
They offer guidance on filming permits, location scouting, funding opportunities, and other aspects of production.
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#LocationsAfrica 🌍📍| NIGERIA Filming
Facilities 🇳🇬🎥
In Nigeria there’s several filming facilities and resources available to make shooting productions easier. These facilities provide essential services, equipment and support for filmmakers:
🎥 Blue Pictures Studios: is a production & post-production facility based in Lagos. They offer these services; sound stages, editing suites, color grading, visual effects, and animation.
Blue Pictures Studios caters to both local & international productions, providing a professional environment & experienced staff to support filmmakers throughout the production process
🎥 Jikoolfilms Multimedia Production: based in Lagos, they specialize in cinematography, videography, photography and Drone Production
🎥 Film Commissions and Industry Associations: such as the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN), provide support and resources for filmmakers.
They offer guidance on filming permits, location scouting, funding opportunities, and other aspects of production.
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1. 🎞️ Tarkwa Bay Beach, Lagos: With its golden sands, turquoise waters, and stunning ocean views,
Tarkwa Bay Beach in Lagos offers a picturesque setting for beach scenes, romantic sequences, or action-packed adventures.
2. 🎞️ Olumo Rock, Abeokuta: Olumo Rock, located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, provides dramatic landscapes and breathtaking vistas, making it an ideal location for historical dramas, adventure films, or fantasy epics.
3. 🎞️ Yankari National Park, Bauchi State: Nigeria’s largest wildlife reserve, featuring lush savannas, rivers, and diverse wildlife. This natural paradise offers stunning scenery for wildlife documentaries, nature films, or adventure stories set in the wild.
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Locations Africa 🌍🇿🇦| GARDEN ROUTE FAM TOUR 2023
Throwback: SEDGEFIELD X Garden Route Adventures 🍃
Grateful for incredible tour guide who led us through the charming slow town of Sedgefield 🐢 nestled between Knysna and George along the breathtaking Garden Route.
We were mesmerised by the intricate mosaics adorning the town, each telling its own story and adding to the vibrant atmosphere.
IT’s unique features add visual interest & cultural depth to film scenes in 📍🎥
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#LocationsAfrica 🌍📍| Interiors Exploration
Algerian Palaces and Heritage Sites
Step inside Algeria’s luxurious and visually appealing settings:
🎞️ The Kasbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a historic and culturally rich area with stunning architecture and interiors. It also features intricate tilework, carved wooden doors, and vibrant colors, offering excellent opportunities for interior photography/ filming.
🎞️ The El Djazair Hotel, formerly known as the Saint-George Hotel, is an iconic landmark in Algiers known for its elegant and luxurious interiors.
The hotel has a blend of, Moorish, and French architectural styles, creating a unique atmosphere for interior photography & filming.
🎞️ The Ahmed Bey Palace, located in Constantine, is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture and a prime example of Algerian heritage. It’s wooden ceilings, and colorful mosaics, with its historical significance and architectural beauty make it a dream to film in.
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Ramadan Kareem 🌙 to all our friends.
Ramadan is the month of Happiness and Peace, enjoy this auspicious time with your loved ones …
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#LocationsAfrica 🌍📍 | ALGERIA’s Filming Facilities 🎥🇩🇿
Even though the country is not that famous for filming but in terms of equipment and crew, Algeria is well prepared!
🎞️ Mbrella Films: Film Equipment and Crew in Algeria
- Mbrella Films provides you with diverse producers who have over 10 years of experience in film production.
They know every in and out of the production process, and they can assure you that your film production in Algeria will run as smoothly as possible in their hands.
- They also organise locally to pick up just some top-tier cameras that have to be brought in from aboard. Mbrella Films can also help you with that process and can provide you with English-speaking producers who have worked in numerous film productions.
– They will guide you through every step of the production process from pre- to post-production in Algeria.
Ministry of Culture (Ministère de la Culture – Algeria)
- The Minister of Culture is responsible for promoting and implementing, with respect for identity and national personality, a cultural development policy.
– They also fund the film festival in Algeria is the “Algiers International Film Festival” (Festival International du Cinéma d’Alger), which primarily focuses on Algerian and Arab cinema but may also feature some international films.
This festival serves as an important platform for Algerian filmmakers to exhibit their work and engage with audiences and industry professionals.
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