Filming in Sudan
Fixer in Sudan
From desert to tropical weather, to ghost marriages, filming in Sudan can be quite surprising. Luckily, our fixer in Sudan will always be by your side. They can give you advice on how to protect the equipment from extreme conditions, or what to expect from a social point of view. To help you focus on achieving your creative vision in Sudan, we can handle the administrative details of your visa, permits, or filming and travel logistics.
Cultural facts
You should always be carrying your film permits in Sudan during filming. You should also dress modestly and be careful not to wear tight and revealing clothes, especially if you are a woman. Non-Muslim women are expected to wear a veil or cover their heads.
In Sudan, there is a tradition of ‘ghost marriage.’ If a husband dies, his brother takes his place and marries the widow. All begotten children are regarded as descendants of the deceased.
Weather when filming in Sudan
Sudan experiences tropical weather in the south, while the north is filled with desert conditions. Filming in Sudan, you will come across annual temperatures between 26°C and 32°C, with summer temperatures in the north often exceeding 43°C. Rainfall is unreliable and erratic, with great variation experienced between northern and southern regions.
The north typically experiences virtually no rainfall (less than 50 mm annually) while some southern areas have more than 1,500 mm annually. Most rainfall occurs during the rainy season from March to October.
Tax rebate in Sudan
At present, there are no tax incentives for foreign commercials or films shot in Sudan. Our fixer in Sudan wants you to know that the cost of living here is not high. To be specific, it is $657, which is 1.42 times less expensive than the world average.
The cost of staying in Sudan is much lower than in the average city. Most hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. We can find you corporate rates for film-friendly hotels.
Filming in Sudan
Leave all tasks related to organizing your shoot, including obtaining film permits, up to our fixer in Sudan. In fact, the only things you should concern yourself with are enjoying the scenery and a couple of cultural norms and safety precautions.
Do not be surprised that greetings and farewells are interactions with religious overtones. The common expressions all have references to God – ‘Insha Allah’ (if Allah wills) or ‘Alhamdu li-llah’ (may Allah be praised) – are common. You should refrain from inquiring about a man’s wife, daughter, or female members of his family. Also be mindful of mosquito-borne diseases. Do not show off with expensive clothes or jewelry in public. Keep in mind to not photograph military installations, public utilities, slum areas, or beggars without official permission.
