Production Service in Madagascar
The Eighth Continent
Madagascar is a visual anomaly, evolving in isolation for 88 million years to create a “world apart.” Filmmakers prize its alien-like singularities: the Avenue of the Baobabs with its 800-year-old giants, the surreal, razor-sharp limestone “stone forests” of Tsingy de Bemaraha, and wildlife like lemurs and chameleons found nowhere else on Earth. Its landscapes range from lush, misty rainforests to the red-rock canyons of Isalo National Park, offering a diverse palette of “other-worldly” textures.
While its visuals are unrivaled, Madagascar has limited local film infrastructure and a complex permitting process. Our South Africa-based team provides the essential technical foundation, shipping “A-list” equipment and specialized crew from Johannesburg to bridge the local gap. We manage the delicate national park clearances, ATA Carnet customs, and the mandatory Ministry of Culture permits, ensuring that your production in this remote paradise is executed with the reliability and technical precision of a global shoot.
Contact us directly with details about your next project.
Vivian Esterhuyse
southafrica.vivian@psn
Vivian Esterhuyse heads up PSN South Africa, together with Jon Day.
Held in high regard by both producers and directors, Viv has carved himself a niche as the ideal partner for production service.
[cont.] He has an intuitive feel for balancing complex production logistics with the creative needs of a project.
Although he calls Cape Town home, he draws on extensive production experience across southern Africa.
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