Documentary production in Egypt
Small crews, real access and people who know how to get a story filmed properly in Egypt.
What we provide
Research and access, permits, fixers and translators, interview arrangements, local crew and equipment, transport and accommodation. We work with your director to keep the crew small and the day flexible.
Recent factual work
British and American documentaries, The Pilgrims' Code for a Dutch production, a Netherlands TV report, the Dilingat documentary and the Red Bull reality show.
Shot in Egypt by Filmedia
From first email to wrap.
- 01You send
The brief
Script or treatment, dates, the look you want and crew size. We reply within 24 hours with location ideas and a first budget range.
- 02We scout
Recce & budget
Photo and video recce of the shortlist, then we lock schedule and budget with you, line by line.
- 03We clear
Permits & customs
We file the filming permits, often about a week once prep and first approvals are in, clear your equipment through customs and hire crew and fixers.
- 04We shoot
Shoot & wrap
Daily reports to your office during the shoot. After wrap we close permits, returns and paperwork.
Have dates and a script? Send them today. We reply within 24 hours.
Send your brief ↗FAQ
Do documentary crews need filming permits in Egypt?+
Yes. Foreign crews need permits for documentary filming too. We prepare and follow them through the Egypt Film Commission.
Shoot something like this in Egypt.
We reply within 24 hours. Permits are often ready in about a week once prep and first approvals are in.