Coat of Arms of Ivory Coast / Photo Credit: Republic of Cote dlvoire - Fox 52
COTE D’IVOIRE (IVORY COAST)… (In the Entertainment industry. History of Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Cinema)
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Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Cinema
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History
Between AD1000 to 1500, Muslim merchants established trade routes from northern Africa to Ivory Coast. They came for gold, ivory and slaves. A number of kingdoms emerged at this time, including the Senufo people at Kong and the Dyula, craftsmen in gold.
In the late 17th century, Bounkani migrants from modern-day Ghana moved into Ivory Coast and formed a kingdom around Bouna. This became a centre for Islamic learning, like Kong.
Other kingdoms, such as the Baule and Abron, formed in different regions of Ivory Coast. (The 1900s gold pendant opposite is thought to be the work of the Baule people.)
France made Côte d'Ivoire a protectorate in 1842, but did not actively occupy the territory until 1882. The country became a French colony in 1893. Côte d'Ivoire became an autonomous republic within the French Community in 1958 and achieved full independence on August 7, 1960. In October 1985, the United Nations approved a request from the Ivorian government to change the country's official name from Ivory Coast to Côte d'Ivoire.
Côte d'Ivoire maintains close ties with France, but also seeks to expand its contacts with other nations. It is Africa's largest exporter of coffee and cocoa, and also one of the largest exporters of timber and other tropical products.
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Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Film & Photography Production Services
Are you a media company, brand, ad agency or production company looking for film / photography production support or shooting crew in Cote D’Ivoire? We have fully vetted, locally based fixers, service producers, directors, DP’s, videographers, cameramen, photographers, sound operators, production drivers, and a range of other film crew. Contact us for referrals, questions, cost estimates and references.
Want to know more about shooting in Cote D’Ivoire? See below for an introduction to Cote D’Ivoire locations, permits, when to shoot, costs, talent, crews, equipment, art department, studios, post facilities, visas and work permits, film friendly hotels, transport, communications and safety advice.
Cote D’Ivoire Film Locations
Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is a West African country bordered by Ghana to the east and Liberia to the west. Film locations can be divided into the following regions:
Lagunes. Abidjan is the largest city and although it’s not the capital, still remains the administrative centre. Abidjan has a skyscraper skyline and a busy street market. La Pyramide is a ziggurat-like building. Outside of Abidjan, beautiful beaches with surf breaks can be found at Assouinde, and the old French-colonial town of Grand-Bassam.
Northern Savanna. Comoë National Park is the largest protected area in West Africa. It is home to a wide variety of animals including lion, leopard, chimpanzees, elephant, and hippos. Bouaké is the second largest city in Cote D’Ivoire. Korhogo is busy with cotton and cashew trade from February to May.
Southwestern Forests. Taï National Park, and Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve are great places to film chimpanzees, leopards, lions, elephants, crocodiles, and pygmy hippos. Two towns of interest in this region are Sassandra (for beaches) and Man (for verdant hills and countryside).
Eastern Plantations. Yamoussoukro is the official capital. One film location that stands out is the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, a huge building modeled on the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica. It’s an interesting structure given that only a third of the country is Christian.
Agricultural looks of interest include cocoa, cotton and cashew plantations.
Cote d’Ivoire Film Location Permits
Most locations are possible given time, money and the right approach. Please contact us for location specific information.
When to Shoot?
The climate of Cote d’Ivoire is warm and humid, ranging from equatorial in the southern coast to tropical in the centre and semiarid in the far north. There are three seasons. November to March is warm and dry. This is the best time to film for weather and wildlife. March to May is hot and dry. June to October is hot and wet. For monthly weather statistics please see here.
Festivals and events of interest to filmmakers and photographers include Carnival in Bouaké in March, Fête du Dipri in April, and Festival of Masks in November.
Costs & Tax Incentives
Costs. Locations, local talent and support crew are inexpensive but since little to no filming infrastructure exists all key crew and equipment must be brought in from abroad. Our Ivoirian fixer will negotiate local deals and provide the appropriate level of production support to match every budget.
The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the official currency.
Tax Incentives. At present there are no tax incentives for foreign commercials or films shooting in Cote D’Ivoire.
Film Crew & Talent
Crews. Cote D’Ivoire has a very small pool of local directors, directors of photography and stills photographers. Crews should be brought in from abroad.
Contact us if you are looking for a director, DP, photographer, videographer (cameraman / camera operator), camera assistant (focus puller), sound operator, grip, gaffer, stylist, hair and makeup, PA / runner, production driver, or any other film crew for your shoot in Cote D’Ivoire.
Talent day rates and buyouts are negotiated on a personal level. Cote D’Ivoire offers mainly West African looking talent with Akan, Voltaiques, Northern Mandes, Krous and Southern Mandes being the largest ethnic groups. All other talent needs to be brought in from abroad.
Cote D’Ivoire Film Equipment
Equipment. You will need to bring in all camera, grip and lighting equipment from abroad. Cote D’Ivoire is an ATA carnet country.
Communication. Web posted casting, scouting and videoconferencing. Internet access is restricted to major cities and towns.
Art Department, Studios, Backlots, & Post Production
Art department and set construction is very basic.
Studios and backlots. None exist at present.
Post Production. Post abroad.
Visas & Work Permits
Visitors travelling to Cote D’Ivoire must obtain a visa from one of the Ivorian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. For crew travelling on US passports, see here for more information. E-visas are also available at the airport upon arrival but they must be requested online prior to arrival in Côte D’Ivoire. Proof of yellow fever immunization is required for entry into Côte D’Ivoire. Contact your local Cote D’Ivoire embassy or representative for more information.
Transport & Accommodation
Transportation Infrastructure. The road system is one of the better ones in West Africa. That said, driving at night is not recommended. For driving in rural areas our local Ivoirian fixer organizes safe and reliable 4WD transport. Several international airlines service flights to Abidjan.
Accommodation. Recommended film friendly hotels in Abidjan:
- Villa Anaka
- Hotel Ivoire Intercontinental
- Sofitel Abidjan
- Novotel Abidjan
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Final Notes
Safety. See here for up to date travel advice. See here for vaccinations required for Cote D’Ivoire.
Projects. For an example of TV commercials, stills campaigns, online content, corporate videos, virtual reality 360 content, feature films, TV series and documentaries shot in Cote D’Ivoire.
Hire Cote D’Ivoire Production Support & Shooting Crew
If you are looking for a film or photographic production service company, line producer or fixer for your shoot in Cote D’Ivoire, please contact us.
If you are looking for a shooting crew for your shoot in Cote D’Ivoire, such as a director, DoP, photographer, videographer (cameraman / camera operator), camera assistant (focus puller), sound operator, grip, gaffer, stylist, hair and makeup, PA / runner, production driver, please contact us.
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Sources, References & Credits: Google, Wikipedia, Wikihow, Pinterest, IMDB, Linked In, Indie Wire, Film Making Stuff, Hiive, Film Daily, New York Film Academy, The Balance, The Numbers, Film Maker, TV Guide Magazine, Media Match, Quora, Creative Skill Set, Investopedia, Variety, No Film School, Daily Variety, The Film Agency, Best Sample Resume, How Stuff Works, Career Trend, Producer's Code of Credits, Production Hub, Producers Guild of America, Film Connection, Variety, Emerge Film Solutions, UNESCO Institute for Statistics, Victor Bachy, Cinema in Côte d'Ivoire, Othniel Halépian Bahi Go, Contribution to the revitalization of cinema in Côte d'Ivoire: Proposal of the festival "cine-musik" of Abidjan, African Film Ny, Al Jazeera, Ata Carnet,
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Coat of Arms of Ivory Coast / Photo Credit: Republic of Cote dlvoire - Fox 52
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