What is the actual Cost of Filming in Uganda? How much do Filming Permits in Uganda? How do I apply for a Press accreditation or Filming Permit in Uganda?
Whether filming as a team or individual, you will need the services of a local film fixer to help get things running for your shoot. In today’s article, we break down the various costs related to filming In Uganda – as we believe these are essential at the pre-production stage.
What is the Price/Cost of Filming Permits In Uganda?
Media permits or Press accreditation fees in Uganda vary depending on how long you intend to stay while filming in Uganda.
- a fee of US$175 per person – 1 – 30 days (1 month)
- a fee of US$225 per person is paid for a period beyond 30 days up to six months.
- a fee of US$325 per person is paid for two years.
How about Location Permits? What is the Price/Cost of a Location Permit?
Location permit fees in Uganda are negotiable depending on where you will be filming. For purposes of planning, we recommend budgeting anything from $100 per day for a location permit.
What is the Price/Cost of hiring local Talent/cast?
Similarly, the cost of hiring a local talent/cast to work with you or feature in your shoot is negotiable but could start from as low as $100 per person per day.
What is the Price/Cost of crew & cast accommodation in Uganda?
Realm Africa Safaris™ and her film crew fixer specialised sister company East Africa Film Fixers™ have ongoing discounts at most of the accommodations in Uganda and across East Africa. If your shoot is in a remote area with no decent places to stay, we can set up a fully serviced private tented camp for the crew & cast.
For budgeting purposes, plan to spend;
- $50 for a Budget Hotel.
- $100 – $150 at a Midrange Hotel.
- $200+ for a luxury Hotel.
How about the price/Cost of Transportation?
Getting around is often done using motor vehicles. We have both closed and open vehicles for Filming. Each of our vehicles is driven by an experienced local fixer. Our fleet comprises Mini-Vans costing $150 per day, Toyota Landcruisers costing $200 per day and specialised filming jeeps cost $250 per day. The prices mentioned include car hire Plus a Driver/Fixer but exclude Fuel. Fuel cost estimates can be provided if we know when exactly you are going to film in Uganda. Costs for filming in Uganda
Don’t forget the Film Fixers Agency Fees
We charge from as low as $200 per day depending on the scope of work & service requested by the crew, cast, or production company.
While we have tried to provide costs in this article, these are liable to change over time so we request that you only treat them as a guide. We encourage you to contact us for the actual quote.
