WHAT OUR LOCAL FILM FIXERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT FILMING IN CAPE VERDE, AFRICA
The Cape Verde Islands is situated on the west coast of the African continent, near Senegal, The Gambia, and Mauritania.
A pleasantly tropical destination, the Cape Verde islands benefit from average annual temperatures of between 24°C and 30°C with long, uninterrupted sunshine hours and low humidity. Windy months are between November and March, and it rains between July and October.
The official language of the islands is Portuguese, Creole tends to be used in conversation and it’s this you’ll hear being used on a day-to-day basis. English is reasonably widely spoken.
The Cape Verde Escudo (CVE) is the official currency of Cape Verde. Euros are widely accepted everywhere.
Cape Verde is a peaceful and safe place with a very low incidence of crime.
At present there are no tax incentives for foreign film production in Cape Verde.
WHAT OUR LOCAL FILM FIXERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT FILM PERMIT ,VISAS AND WORK PERMITS WHEN FILMING ON LOCATION IN THE CAPE VERDE, AFRICA
Visas & Work Permits
Visas can either be obtained from your closest Cape Verde embassy or consulate or on arrival at any of the Cape Verde international airports. Visas are valid for a period of up to 90 days.
Film Location Permits for Cape Verde
Local film fixer and location manager provide this service and negotiate best rates for privately owned locations.
WHAT OUR LOCAL FILM FIXERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT FILM LOCATIONS IN THE CAPE VERDE, AFRICA
Cape Verde is know for its beachfront resorts, active volcanoes, beautiful white and black sand beaches, salt flats and towering mountains.Agricultural film locations include plantations of corn, sugarcane, bananas, mangos, and coconuts.
This region comprises of a number of islands namely –
- Santiago Island
- Santo Antao Island
- Sao Vicente Island
- Santa Luzia Island
- São Nicolau Island
- Sal Island
- Boa Vista Island
- Maio Island
- Fogo Island
- Brava Island
Collectively these islands offer volcanic mountain ranges, historic villages, lush forests, colonial buildings, cobblestone streets, cafes, restaurants, markets, beautiful beaches, the Viana Desert, the Morro Negro lighthouse, the Morro de Areia Nature Reserve, fishing villages and Pedra Lume, a salt pan
WHAT OUR LOCAL FILM FIXERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT FILM CREWS,EQUIPMENT AND TALENT IN CAPE VERDE, AFRICA
Cape Verde has a very small local pool of directors, videographers and stills photographers. Key film crew should be brought in from abroad.
Talent day rates and buyouts are negotiable.
All film equipment will have to be shipped from neighbouring African countries.
