Locations in Egypt
Egypt is basically the center of the world, located in north Africa. In a reasonable distance from all countries, Egypt is one of the most beautiful countries. There are a variety of locations, from modern cities to ancient Cairo (which is hundreds of years old), deserts with different looks and feel, beautiful beaches perched on the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, as well as excellent underwater locations. Egypt´s diving locations are one of the best places on the planet. In addition to all of this, Egypt has a direct line to the ancient world through its pyramids, temples, tombs, which can be found nowhere else but here.
Locations: Modern city look, old towns, sea side cities, beaches ( Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea), oasis, mountains, deserts, agriculture towns and farms, roads, highways, nile rivers, dunes, underwater locations, snowy mountains during the winter, and amazing museums. Ancient Egyptian monuments are locations in almost every city in Egypt.Â
Why come to Egypt
cost effectivenessÂ
well-trained crew & great, diverse talents options
big rental houses are available
all of the equipment the production might need, in addition to special equipment
(examples: U-crane, Technocrane, motion control and other special gear available locally)variability in locations, mild weather all year
center of the world, it’s in a fair distance from all other continentsÂ
studios from 400m - 2500m
amazing set construction crew with top art directors
work visa not neededÂ
shooting permits issued quickly
quick drone permits
Advantages
Locations:
Egypt offers cinematic range unmatched in the region; from historical mountains and temples, timeless desert epics to contemporary urban narratives and all within the same landscape.
Logisitics:
Egypt combines visual scales with highly experienced crews; very cost efficient in comparision to the region, strong equipment infrastrucutre, and smart budget optimization especially when it comes to set construction and without comprisising production standards.
Locations
Egypt offers:
- Archaeological Sites (Temples, Pyramides, necropolises)
- Upper Egypt
- Mediterranean Coastline
- Sinai + Red Sea
- Cairo with its urban choas & raw textures streets
- Colonial architecture
- Deserts & Oasis
Technical Facts
The founder’s production experience includes collaborations with internationally recognized production houses such as MJZ (London), Phantasm (Paris), and Somesuch (London), among others. This experience also includes working alongside internationally acclaimed directors including Sir John Hegarty, Craig Gillespie and Alessandro Pacciani.
Sustainability
We are not currently part of Ad Green, but we actively prioritize recycling and reduced printing during prep and production. We would welcome guidance on how to further develop a practical green production approach within the realities of Egypt.
Incentives
Egypt offers a competitive 30% cash rebate for qualifying feauture films, subject to budjet thresholds. Permitting has been streamlined through the Egyptian Film Commission, which oversees approvals for sensitive, historical, and archaeological locations with a structures process and turnaround of approximately 20 days ensuring clairty and efficiency for international productions.