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ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it possible to shoot a film in Madagascar without traveling to the Big Island ?
The answer is yes !
The professionalism that drives the ProFixers team leads us to guarantee that we can take care of all aspects of filming projects, without you have to travel to Madagascar. From the preparation of the ground to the editing of the videos, including the recruitment of actors and the rental of the necessary resources and equipments, the ProFixers team can take charge of everything.
And all the advantages from hiring us for you are :
•You can use your precious time to develop your business
•You will reduce your film shooting budget in Madagascar by up to 60%
•You will get quality work that meets your expectations
•You will receive a daily report on the progress of the filming project in Madagascar
• A bilingual support at your disposal all the times: English and French
Do I need to submit my film script when applying for filming permit in Madagascar ?
Yes ! The scripts and synopses of the film to be produced are part of the documents to be provided when applying for authorization to shoot a film in Madagascar. Filming cannot therefore take place if the content of said document is not deemed valid by the ISSM.
Are there any film subjects or topics that are prohibited in Madagascar ?
Any film project deemed inappropriate is forbiden from filming in Madagascar. This, in relation to cultural, social, religious sensitivities and good morals. For example, sexual and pedophile film purpose are not allowed in Madagascar.
Are there any fees to pay to apply for filming permits in Madagascar ?
The Malagasy Government, through the ISSM CINEMA OFFICE, has set fees and taxes to be paid depending on the nature of the film project. The regular amount to pay is set at USD 3,000 regardless of the nature of the film to be produced.
It should be noted that it is mandatory to pay these duties and taxes when applying for authorization to film. Otherwise, the filming permit will not be issued.
In addition, ProFixers service cost is also payable when you submit your order.
I want to bring specific filming equipment, what are the procedures to follow?
Any professional film producer wishing to shoot a film in Madagascar is free to bring the necessary materials for his project. Naturally, it is the responsibility of the producer to ensure the logistics and related costs. The procedure requires that all imported filming equipments must must be declared and cleared at the customs.
What type of visa do I need to shoot my film in Madagascar?
Each member of your team must have a valid visa in Madagascar during the period of shooting your film. The tourist visa is suitable for this type of project. Please, however, note that the tourist visa is valid for 3 months, i.e. 90 days only.
If you think that your project could last beyond this period, you will have to transform your tourist visa into a long-stay visa, once there.
ProFixers also offers its assistance service for obtaining long-stay visas for producers whose production duration may exceed three months. We invite you to consult our offer for this purpose.
Where to find an ideal filming location in Madagascar?
The ProFixers team can travel into all Madagascar regions to scount the good location spot for your film project. However, the costs incurred by these trips are at the client’s charges. It is necessary to quote each remote film location scouting. Please, get in touch with us.
My project needs local actors and extras! Can you help in this direction ?
Several communication and advertising agencies as well as film production companies have opened their doors in Madagascar. By approaching these agencies and production houses, it is easy for our team to find comedians, performers and actors who match the profiles you are looking for.
Can we rent professional quality filming equipment on site?
Madagascar is full of professional videographers whose video production equipment is in line with the latest innovations available for rent. At Profixers.mg, we have several up to date videography and photography equipments whose outputs go from UHD to 4k format available at anytime. Whether you are looking for expert technicians in film production or want to complete your equipment, the ProFixers team can find what you need.
How ProFixers delivers the video files to us ?
We are used to transferring large volume files to our various customers. We can work with their own tools like ftp servers to transfer the video rushes. We can also work with large volume file transfer websites such as myairbridge.com or filemail.com or other large file transfer services as per our customers recommendation.
