Filming In Tunisia

FILMING IN TUNISIA

Filming in Tunisia

With sweeping desert landscapes, ancient Berber villages, lively medinas and a sparkling Mediterranean coastline, Tunisia offers a versatile backdrop for productions of every size. From historic cities like Tunis and Kairouan to the cinematic desert around Tataouine, the country delivers striking visuals and a wealth of cultural character.

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Filming Services In Tunisia

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Filming permits in Tunisia are relatively straightforward — one permit usually covers the full shoot and can be issued within a week. While US and EU citizens don’t require a work visa, our team at NEEDaFIXER Tunisia manages all approvals, advises on requirements for other nationalities, and ensures the production remains compliant.

A film crew sets up cameras and equipment in a historic stone courtyard with arches and columns under a clear blue sky, preparing for a shoot and capturing the unique atmosphere of Filming In Tunisia.

Local film equipment is limited, but we handle imports and provide state-of-the-art kit, including drones with experienced operators. We also source crew, from directors and DOPs to make-up artists and runners, ensuring a smooth and professional experience.

Popular Filming Locations

TUNIS

Whitewashed architecture, colourful mosaics and palm-lined avenues. Featured in The English Patient.

KAIROUAN

Historic mosques and medina streets, standing in for Cairo in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

TATAOUINE & MATMATA

Desert landscapes and troglodyte cave homes, made famous by Star Wars.

TOZEUR & SIDI BOUHLEL

Oasis towns and desert canyons with epic backdrops.

EL JEM & DOUGGA

Monumental Roman amphitheatre and hillside ruins for period productions.

Curious about our past projects? Explore our portfolio to see the exceptional film production services we’ve delivered for our clients including feature films. As a trusted video production company in Tunisia, we ensure outstanding results for each and every project.

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Fixers in Tunisia

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Two vans drive through a makeshift camp at sunrise while filming in Tunisia, with people walking nearby and large tents or shelters lining the dirt road. The sky is clear, the sun low on the horizon.
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Our Tunisia fixers provide end-to-end production support — from scouting locations and securing permits to coordinating logistics, accommodation and catering in remote regions. With political and travel situations sometimes shifting, we keep you informed and, if required, advise on alternatives.

Silhouetted film crew members with cameras and equipment work outdoors under a bright sun, capturing a dramatic scene against a clear sky while filming in Tunisia.
A spacious photography or film studio with large windows, professional lighting equipment, and cameras set up. Sunlight streams in, casting long shadows on the polished floor—ideal for filming in Tunisia and ready for your next shoot.
A modern office workspace with large computer monitors displaying video editing software, a keyboard, and an empty chair, set by large windows with a cityscape view—perfect for planning or reviewing projects after filming in Tunisia.

We also have extensive casting contacts, enabling us to arrange auditions and reels at short notice. Combined with our international expertise, you’ll have everything you need to deliver your shoot efficiently and creatively.

Testimonials

’You guys were amazing! You delivered perfectly at short notice in a foreign country, introduced us to lovely crew in both and really went the extra mile in making sure it was all taken care of and confirmed properly. I can’t thank you enough and look forward to working together again.’
Davo McConville Free Lance Producer – Black Dog / RSA
’I have met NEEDaFIXER in Greece! It was LOVE from the first sight. Since then, I cannot imagine my production without them! They are like Family! Always helpful. Always happy. Always with loads of energy… & always with PASSION for what they do!’
Katarzyna ChmielarzProducer / GPD

Applications are submitted to the Ministry of Culture and typically approved in 3–7 days with a single permit covering the whole shoot.

Travellers from the US and EU generally don’t require a work visa. Our team will confirm requirements for other nationalities.

Only limited kit is available. We arrange imports and provide operators to ensure everything is shoot-ready.

Predominantly hot and sunny, with occasional rain in the north during winter. The south has a true desert climate.

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We’d love to help bring your project to life in Tunisia. Contact us today — all enquiries are answered within 24 hours.

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