Who We Are
Film Crew Fixers Uganda Ltd is a sister company to Encounter Africa Safaris Ltd a bespoke tours and safaris company aimed at providing fixer services to production companies, local and reliable fixers for Rwanda (Kigali), Uganda (Kampala), Burundi(Bujumbura), Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo (Goma and Kivu) We base in Uganda to handle Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and Democratic Republic Congo filming permits, media cards or passes, press accreditation, kit customs clearing, location scouting, recces and so much more. We handle all pre-production, production, and post-production fixer services when contacted.
Film Crew Fixers Uganda is dedicated to offering filming services to all film crews intending to film in selected locations in Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. The many years we have been in this business of providing film crew fixing services in Kigali, Kampala, Kivu, Democratic Republic Congo, Bujumbura, and Nairobi guarantees you comfort and relaxation when you contact us.
Film Crew Fixers Uganda Ltd
Film Crew Fixers Uganda is a fully registered Production and Fixer Company with our head office in Uganda, Entebbe, just five minutes’ drive from Entebbe International Airport. Our offices are located on Plot 198 Garuga near JP Cuttings
Our Services
We residents and local fixers operating in Uganda/Rwanda and specialize in providing film crew fixing services to all Filming and Photographic production Companies wanting to film in Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Kenya locations.
We organize Press Accreditation for our clients the film crews, Media cards, Filming Permits, book accommodation and provide transport, scout locations, and so much more.
Please do contact us for any other service that you may need in Uganda, DR Congo, Kenya, Burundi, and Rwanda.
Our Staff
We have assembled a group of experienced and young professionals who have worked in Uganda’s Tourism Industry for quite some time and are ready to answer all your questions regarding film crew fixing in Uganda.
Core Values
Our clients come first, and we know that in this world, time is essential. We, therefore, ensure quick response to your emails, our excellent working relationship with Uganda Media Council, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Forestry Authority and other partners in filming ensures that we process your Media cards, Filming permits and film contracts in a short time.
With our offices located just 5 minutes from Entebbe International Airport, whether you need our services on arrival, we will just be few minutes away from you.
Film Fixer Experience
The Directors of Film Crew Fixers Uganda Ltd who at the same time manage the day to day activities of the company have vast experience of about 10 years each in provide fixer services required by film crews and production companies in Uganda. This experience has been acquired not in one day but several years of working with some of the top companies, consultancies and research bureaus in Uganda. To ensure continuity, this knowledge has been passed on to all our office and field staff through training and constant research about new changes in fixer and Uganda filming industry requirement. There is no company with exceptional experience in processing media cards, filming permits, all logistics, preparation, scouting and all fixing services than Film Crew Fixers Uganda Ltd
We have learnt from the different requirements of our clients who have made us rank among the best film production assistants and fixers in Uganda. Our advice is therefore based on our experience in handling and organizing filming permits, processing media cards, booking accommodation and transport for our clients as well as clearing filming equipment into Uganda.
When you contact Film Crew Fixers Uganda Ltd, you will be assured of quick response to your emails, professional and helpful answers to all your inquiries, affordable prices for your logistics such as transport, accommodation among others which is a result of over 10 years of working as professional fixers for Uganda as a destination.
The Crew
Birungi Edson Ricky
Director/ CEO Film Crew Fixers
CHRIS MUGISHA
Senior Consultant
Fred Darius Sempuwo
Drone Operator
LEON KIGOZI
Drone Operator
AYUB KASASA
Rwanda Local Fixer
Busingye Michelle Vivian
fixer/ line producer
Shantos Ssekito
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist
Kansiime Lorine
IT Department
Here is Why You Should Chose Us
Professionalism
We are not in this business by mistake. Film Crew Fixers Uganda Ltd employs a team of professionally trained production Assistants and fixers who run its day today office and field operations. All our Logistics and production fixers have a background of filming, hospitality and tourism training and through our orientation, they are in position to handle all your film crew inquiries professionally ensuring that you get what you want at the right time and in the way you want it.
Experience
At Film Crew Fixers Uganda Ltd, we understand that being professional is not enough without experience. Our top managers and consultants have vast experience in handling film crew inquires and are passionate about what they do. Majority of us at Film Crew Fixers Uganda first worked with some of the prominent production and tour companies as consultants, production assistants, logistical fixers from where we obtained the so much needed experience and information about film fixing in Uganda and how to handle all queries from all those that require fixer services in Uganda. Information on Film Fixers Uganda website was compiled from our experience, and what you see or ask is what you get.
Affordable rates for logistics
Being a Sister Company to Encounter Africa Safaris, which is a typical tour company, we work closely with Guest Houses and Lodges in Uganda. We will negotiate with them to ensure that you get affordable and competitive rates while in Uganda. We operate a fleet of tour vehicles that we use for transporting film crews and their equipment. We are flexible, and we listen. We work with your budget and advise the best available option to ensure that your shoot is a success yet within your budget. Try us today.
Connections with relevant authorities
Film crews require a fixer that has the experience and connections with relevant Authorities in order to make their work easy. Those who have contacted us will testify that Film Crew Fixers Uganda Ltd works closely with Uganda Media Council, Uganda Media Center, Uganda Wildlife Authority, National Forestry Authority, Civil Aviation and many other organizations making it easy and quick to process your accreditation and filming permits when needed. Whether you are filming in on a very short notice, we will organize your accreditation and permits in the shortest possible time.
Clients Reviews
I've worked with Encounter Africa Safaris as local partner for a Dutch TV production. We did the research trip in November 2016. Edson and Torbert did the pre-production and took care of all logistic arrangements, as well as scouting locations/stories/people. It was a well organised research trip and I left the country with enough options to fill 3 episodes, if needed. Tolbert travelled with me during the research trip and was fun the have around. He took care of all the arrangements and was punctual and everything one would expect from a producer/driver. I would strongly recommend them for your visit (business or pleasure) to Uganda.
We have organized a filming trip in the Northern of Uganda (area of refugee camps) very short notice. Edson was very helpful to get everything sorted before the departure of our crew and really thinks ahead. Communication with Encounter Africa Safaris went very smoothly and was very professional. They know what they are doing! On the ground our crew was very pleased with fixer Patrick.
I have worked together with Encounter Africa Safaris on a Dutch TV production. EAF made all the arrangements like media cards, accommodation, transportation, permits etc. They are reliable and fun to work with. As tv productions most of the time turn out to be a bit hectic, and especially a specific "outdoor/rafting" kind of show like we did, i must say they did very well. Even last minute chances and request were no problem. I would recommend them as a local fixer/production partner.
Encounter Africa Safaris helped us secure necessary filming permit for Kampala. They were efficient, quick, know what they are doing and have very good communication back and forth.
I engaged Encounter Africa Safaris to help has arrange various services, including media permits, kit bond (for customs clearance), ground transportation and security for a television shoot in the Kampala area. Right from pre-production, Chris in the office was very helpful in providing information on what permits we would need and the process to obtain these. Communication was very clear and Chris responded to my emails quickly and was always available on the phone. Once our shoot started, the crew were met at the airport by Paul and Tolbert who cleared the kit through customs and drove the team to the hotel. Throughout the shoot they were very helpful and flexible, which is key as a shooting schedule is always changing! I massively recommend Encounter Africa Safaris if you need a fixer in Uganda, my experience with them was consistently professional and efficient!
As noted we used the "Fixer" portion of their business but Paul was very helpful in navigating the tricky Ugandan traffic. Most importantly we had no problem getting about $70,000 worth of production in and back out of the country without hassle. He was also very patient as many days he was on call for us but we didn't have much for him to do. It was a little hard to pay them initially but once we used Pesapal it was quite easy.
Encounter Safaris helped us to organise and complete a filming trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Communication was quick, efficient and very clear throughout, which made setting up the shoot completely stress-free. The service throughout the shoot was excellent. Tolbert, our guide and driver, was a great professional - both friendly and organised. He is also a very safe driver. Everything went very soothly indeed, thanks to his great work.
From initial contact to dropping us off at the airport, Encounter Africa Safaris were professional and excellent. What's more they are all thoroughly decent chaps you can have a laugh and chat with. We had a two week shoot across two locations for my client's volunteering programme. It involved continuously changing schedules and complexities but Edson and his team dealt with everything with patience and a smile. Mark our driver/fixer was way more than a fixer, he was a fourth crew member. He would watch how we work and seamlessly fit in helping out wherever he could. He shielded us when we had the authorities asking us questions, provided suggestions for shots and got us out off any tricky situations before they got too tricky. What's more he was a thoroughly great guy as interested in telling us about Uganda as he was in finding out about us. He really did become another member of the crew, making the long drives more enjoyable with his knowledge and sense of humour. I cannot recommend them enough.
We have organized a filming trip in the Northern of Uganda (area of refugee camps) very short notice. Edson was very helpful to get everything sorted before the departure of our crew and really thinks ahead. Communication with Encounter Africa Safaris went very smoothly and was very professional. They know what they are doing! On the ground our crew was very pleased with fixer Patrick.
