A fund of knowledge of East Africa, its people, language, geography, flora, fauna, geology. A wide network of contacts, and introductions to experts in every field. Up to date knowledge on all wildlife projects, such as translocations and research being undertaken in the region.
PERMITS AND LICENCES
Licences to film from the Ministry Information and Communications; permits to film in National Parks and Reserves, and any other permits necessary from Immigration, Museums, Railways, etc.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE FORMALITIES
All import, clearing, export and freighting of equipment, plus personal airport assistance with immigration, customs, etc.
Hire of equipment locally: lighting, generators, etc and recruitment of local cameramen and other crew if required.
Specially adapted 4WD Toyota Landcruisers available for hire (with driver). Fitted with balcony door, roof hatch, and a choice of 100 or 150mm bowls.
Despatch of rushes by air, freight or courier. Cold storage. Importation (or local purchase) of new stock if necessary.
All hotel/lodge bookings at residents’ rates. Arrangement of specialised camp facilities, vehicle hire, internal flights, air charter (including helicopters), and all travel including personal holiday itineraries. Confirmation of outward air tickets and all transfers to and from hotels/airports. We will settle all payments for accommodation and car hire on your behalf and bill you at the end of the shoot. You will only have to carry cash for fuel for the vehicle/s and park entrance fees. Extras at hotels settled direct by you on checking out, mostly by credit card.
Medical evacuation by road or air and short-term hospital cover in any region, through prior arrangement with the Flying Doctors' Society or Africa Air Rescue.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE
Postal address, telephone, fax and email, photocopying, secretarial and accounting services, plus a lockable store to keep any equipment/bags/stock that you might not want to take with you at any stage of your travels. Refrigerator for film stock.
An agency fee will be charged on a time basis. A deposit is required on acceptance, the amount depending on individual requirements. On completion, a VHS cassette or DVD of your film would be appreciated and a credit in the final film where possible. A copy of the film is also required for the licensing authorities.
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING VIEWFINDERS
All your requirements can be handled quickly and efficiently, and as cheaply as possible, under one roof. Our cheerful participation as part of your team will save you hours of ‘finding your way around’. Our personal involvement will ensure that you get the very best advice and information throughout your time in Kenya.