Somalia Production Services

We provide a wide range of high-quality services to international production shooting in Somalia (جمهورية الصومال الفدرالية‎). Our local crew are the perfect support for all your production needs.

Pre Production
We can put at your disposal our all-furnished production offices. Otherwise, if you prefer not to move to Somalia, we will be happy to work as your local full-service production company (concepts, treatments; budgeting and scheduling; contracts; legal advice; permits; insurance - payroll services; scripts and storyboards; footage stock; translations, etc.).

Equipment
Most of the equipment may be rented locally, and we already have competitive arrangements with major rental houses: cameras and films (Arri 16 mm / s16mm / 35 mm / s35 ), Zeiss optic (shift / optical accessories), steadycam, lights (Arri / Kino flo), dolly/Panther/Pegassus/Camst/ camera car, motion control. HD capable digital outside broadcast vans,DSNG / SNG (4K-8K) satellite uplink trucks staffed by professional crews.

Facilities
Arrangements with travel agencies; rental of cars or vans, with/without driver; arrangements hotels; catering (for long or short periods).

Crew
Assistant directors camera assistants, steadycam operators, focus pullers; production managers; production secretaries; production assistants, location managers; casting directors; gaffers; electricians; clapper loaders; grips; grip assistants; best boys; generator operators, electricians; video operators; runners, drivers; art directors; set designers (prop); property masters and assistants; make-up artists; stylists; hair dressers; sound technicians. (the whole crew is covered by insurance on set).

Location scouting :
We can organize inspections all over City of Mogadishu (Banaadir), Hargeysa (Woqooyi Galbeed), Berbera (Woqooyi Galbeed). Couriers are also available.

Location management :
We will obtain all the necessary permits and contracts you may need prior to your arrival in Somalia. This service is also available if you plan to shoot with your own arrangements.

Post Production
Developing, telecinema, on-line editing (Sony digital betacam / 4:3 / 16:9 / HD), off-line editing (Avid 1000 / avr 77 / Final Cut Pro), computer graphic (Silicon / Flame Hal - Edit box / After Effects).

Audio
ISDN ADR Recording studio / pro tools.

Casting
We have experienced casting directors, who can provide you with video and photo casting according to your specific requirements.

State of the art recording facilities in Mogadishu (Banaadir), Hargeysa (Woqooyi Galbeed), Berbera (Woqooyi Galbeed), Kismayo (Lower Juba), Galkayo (Mudug), Merca (Lower Shabeelle), Jamaame (Lower Juba), Baidoa (Bay), Burao (Togdheer), Beledweyne (Hiran), Bosaso (Bari), Afgooye (Lower Shabeelle).