Documentaries
have been made in Syria for Local, Regional & International producers, production
companies and TV Channels.
Whatever your documentary is about (history, religion, art, current affaires),
Syria is The country in which your documentary should be produced.
Please scroll down the FAQ.
Should you have further inquiries, please contact us
and we will be very happy to assist you.
For a previous work credit list please click our credits.
1.
HOW MUCH TIME DOES THE SYRIAN VISA TAKE BEFORE IT IS ISSUED?
A tourist
visa is usually granted the very same day. If you are a professional industry
personnel, your profession could delay the security check procedures.
If you are applying for the visa and you are coming to shoot. The visa section
will ask for the script/scheme of your film. This will take a while before the
Script approval arrives. The Script approval is also part of
our services. However, it is not obligatory, should you prefer to do it your
way.
* Please be aware that no passports, holding the Israeli visa
are eligible for the Syrian Visa.
2.
WHAT TYPE OF PERMITS DO WE NEED?
All shootings need to have the following permits:
- Script approval (for documentary, short synopsis/treatment and list of places/persons)
- Shooting permits for GVs, historical buildings, religious buildings, schools
& universities, parks, private properties, government properties etc. are
required if applicable.
- Rushes Censorship approval, usually called Rushes Censorship stamp.
3.
IS IT SAFE TO FILM IN SYRIA?
It is very safe to film in Syria.
4.
WHAT SERVICES DOES PROACTION PROVIDE FOR A DOCUMENTARY?
PROACTION handles the production of documentaries in Syria by offering the following
scheme of services:
- Scouting/recce
- Equipment Rental
- Recruiting for interviews
- Production Planning
- Crew
- Construction
- Props
- Wardrobe
- Post Production
- All other complementary services including approvals and permits, accommodation,
catering, transportation, translation & guide. etc.
p.s.: complementary services are not offered if not part of a full production management service.
5.
DO YOU HAVE 35 MM EQUIPMENTS IN SYRIA OR DO WE HAVE TO BRING OUR OWN?
Equipments in Syria are available for both film (35mm & limited 16mm) &
digital formats (from DV up to HD).
Camera Kits, lighting & grip in Syria are of perfect condition and at very
reasonable rates.
Some productions prefer to bring in their own equipments with them. It is up
to you, but remember that you will need to specify that before hand because
you will need us to proceed with manifesting the Temporary Importation of Equipment
&/or Stock approvals.
6.
IS IT EASY FOR US TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE LOCAL CREW?
Local crew members have worked in may International productions and co-productions.
Many of them do speak either English or French. Our producers do make sure that
your crew and local crew are communicating well.
7.
WHAT DOES PROACTION CHARGE FOR THOSE SERVICES?
PROACTION charges ranges from 10% to 15% depending on the services required.
8.
DO YOU PROVIDE SERVICES FOR NEWS REPORTERS?
PROACTION is specialized in the production planning and execution of only Feature
Film and Documentary productions.
9.
IS THERE A RATE CARD FOR SERVICES IN PROACTION?
Prices differ drastically depending on the time of the year, quantities, period
and also on the standards that you lay down for your production.
PROACTION does work on a budgeting basis. However, once you and our producer
have put together the basic requirements, preferences and shooting schedule,
a complete production budget will presented to you.
10.
WHAT ARE YOUR WORKING HOURS?
Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 am till 6:00 pm local time.
Official Weekend is Friday & Saturday.
Should
you have further inquiries, please contact us
and we will be very happy to assist you.
For a previous work
credit list please click our credits.