Filming in Asmara Central Market, Eritrea

Asmara Central Market is one of Asmara’s major attractions and major filming locations in Eritrea’s Capital. Filming in Asmara Central Market will give you an opportunity to shoot how local people carry out trading in Eritrea, you will also film the local items sold in the market including animals, fruits, drinks, and traditional food.

The best time to film in Asmara Central Market is early on Saturday when people come in from all over the surrounding regions in Eritrea to sell home-grown produce. Are you a filmmaker and interested in filming in Asmara Central Market?  Contact us here we will help you plan and book your shoot accordingly.

Asmara Central Market, Eritrea

Requirements to film in Asmara Central Market

You will need to get permission to be allowed to film in Asmara Central Market in Eritrea. Securing a filming permit in Eritrea can be an expensive and time-consuming process so make sure to allow plenty of time for us to help you secure the permit for you. Filming in locations is possible in Eritrea given time, money, and the right approach. Contact us here for more information on filming in Asmara Central Market.

Unauthorized filming, photography, or any other recording of government buildings, military installations, and key infrastructures such as airports and border controls is illegal while filming in Eritrea. Penalties may include arrest, fines, and confiscation of your equipment. Please contact us here for more information on filming in Asmara Central Market.

On top of the above you will need to cover accommodation, Visas and work permits, fixer fees, and transport for a successful shoot in Asmara Central Market as below;

Eritrea Visa and work permit Advice

You will need to purchase a tourist visa or business visa to allow you entry into Eritrea. You must obtain a visa from one of the Eritrean diplomatic missions close to you in your country of origin unless you come from one of the visa-exempt countries or countries eligible for a visa on arrival. Proof of yellow fever vaccination and a COVID-19 free certificate may be asked if arriving from affected countries. Visa, work permit, and other entry and exit conditions such as customs and quarantine regulations can change regularly. We advise you to contact your local Eritrean diplomatic mission or us here for the latest travel information to Eritrea.

Eritrea Vehicle Hire Services

Film Crew Fixers will help organize transport for film crews to film in Asmara Central Market depending on their interest, budget, and the nature of roads in such selected locations to film. We recommend Customized 4×4 Land Cruisers. For us to estimate how much it will cost in terms of fuel, we will need to look at your filming schedule to establish mileage and distance to be traveled.

Local Film Fixers in Eritrea to help you film in Asmara Central Market

All our vehicles come with drivers who act as location fixers and most of them have been to almost all parts of Eritrea and are thus conversant with the local situations and are able to provide relevant information and fix any situation on the ground. These act as intermediaries between you and our office while on location in Asmara Central Market. Contact us here if you are in need of a Film fixer in Eritrea.

Where to stay during filming in Asmara Central Market

Lodge options to stay in during filming in Asmara Central Market range from Budget, and mid-range to luxury options. You will choose what to stay in depending on your interests and budget. Lodge options include Asmara Palace Hotel and Africa Pension among others. Contact us here for booking and reservation details.

What is the best time to film in Asmara Central Market?

Filming in Asmara Central Market is done throughout the year. Generally, Eritrea has very good year-round sunny and dry filming conditions.

Why use Film crew fixers?

Film crew Fixers is a local fixer company based in East Africa. We assist filming companies and Production agencies interested in filming in this region and beyond. We handle all fixer services required with our professional team of local fixers and driver guides based in Eritrea. We have all relevant connections with other service providers and government agencies to make sure that accreditation and filming permits are processed in the shortest time possible for a successful shoot in Eritrea. Contact us for details and all relevant information you would like to know for successful filming in Asmara Central Market.