Filming in Old Cairo, Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
Historic Cairo is one of the richest period locations in the world: medieval streets, mosques, markets and courtyards, with Coptic churches and belle-epoque downtown nearby. It is also busy and full of life, which is exactly why it needs an experienced team.
Where we shoot
Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the lanes around it, Al-Muizz Street with its mosques and historic houses, Bab Zuweila and the old city gates, the Citadel of Saladin, Coptic Cairo with its churches and narrow alleys, and downtown with its early twentieth century buildings, cafes and rooftops.
Permits and crowds
Besides the Egypt Film Commission permit, historic mosques and monuments need approvals from the antiquities and religious authorities. Busy streets need police coordination and a strong crowd team. We schedule the most crowded places for early mornings and Fridays, and dress backgrounds with our own extras when the scene needs control.
Old Cairo as another city
With the right art department, historic Cairo has doubled for other Middle Eastern and North African cities and for different eras.
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
Can you film inside mosques in Cairo?+
Some historic mosques allow filming with approvals and respect for prayer times. We check each one and plan around prayers.
Is Khan el-Khalili too busy to film?+
It is busy, which is part of its character. Early mornings are calmer, and we manage crowds with police coordination and our own team.
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.
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Filmedia Production LLC · Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Also producing in Dubai