Country Overview
Production support in Tunisia is your gateway to one of North Africa’s most versatile and historically rich film destinations. From sweeping desert dunes and ancient medinas to Mediterranean beaches and French colonial architecture, Tunisia offers an extraordinary variety of film-ready locations — many of which are untouched, accessible, and affordable.
While Tunisia has long served as a location for epic Hollywood productions like Star Wars, The English Patient, and Indiana Jones, modern filmmakers still turn here for its authenticity, affordability, and logistical convenience. Atlas Film Fixers offers full-service production support in Tunisia to navigate its regulations, unlock local crews, and coordinate everything from desert shoots to drone permits.
Most Beautiful Destination for Filmmakers
Tunisia is a chameleon — it can transform into the Middle East, ancient Rome, the Sahara, or a Southern European coastline. The country’s cinematic strength lies in its layered history and compact geography. You can shoot Roman ruins in Dougga in the morning, head to the salt flats of Chott el Jerid by afternoon, and wrap with a beach scene on the Mediterranean coast — all within the same day.
It’s also home to iconic film sites like Matmata (the original home of Luke Skywalker), Kairouan’s historic mosques, and the French colonial boulevards of Tunis, which can double for 1940s Europe or modern North Africa.
What Does Production Support in Tunisia Include?
Filming in Tunisia is cost-effective, but productions must work with a licensed local partner to obtain permits and ensure proper coordination. Atlas Film Fixers provides seamless production support in Tunisia through an experienced local network.
Our support includes:
- Location scouting across Tunis, the Sahara, Sidi Bou Said, Dougga, El Djem, and Tataouine
- Permit procurement through the Tunisian Ministry of Culture and regional authorities
- Customs clearance and temporary importation of gear with or without ATA Carnet
- Casting and crew sourcing — bilingual Arabic-French-English professionals
- Transport logistics for city shoots, remote desert locations, and coastal towns
- Accommodation planning and catering coordination for cast and crew
- Drone permits and aerial coordination in regulated areas
- Local production insurance and safety planning for extreme conditions
- Liaison with historic site managers and tribal regions
Tunisia Filming Permits and Requirements
Tunisia requires foreign productions to work with a licensed local production company or fixer. Permits must be submitted through the Ministry of Culture and may also require clearance from other ministries depending on location (e.g., military, tourism, or heritage).
We assist with:
- General filming permits from the Ministry of Culture
- Special access approvals for historic or archaeological sites (UNESCO or otherwise)
- Drone operation licenses via the Tunisian Civil Aviation Authority
- Work visa support for international crew
- Temporary equipment import documents or carnet processing
- On-location coordination with local authorities and law enforcement
- Medical and risk mitigation support for filming in desert or remote regions
Why Atlas Film Fixers?
We provide trusted production support in Tunisia through an on-the-ground team with decades of experience in both local and international shoots. Whether you’re staging a desert caravan scene or a high-end fashion shoot in the alleyways of Tunis, we ensure your production moves efficiently and respectfully.
Why producers choose us:
- Local fixers and location managers fluent in Arabic, French, and English
- Deep knowledge of Tunisia’s permit system, culture, and filming zones
- Strong relationships with government agencies and site custodians
- Experience managing complex logistics in desert and rural environments
- Support for commercials, feature films, documentaries, and branded content
Why Film in Tunisia?
Tunisia is not just visually compelling — it’s also one of the most production-friendly countries in North Africa. With its Mediterranean climate, affordable pricing, and proximity to Europe, it’s a prime destination for productions seeking scale and savings.
Tunisia offers:
- Diverse landscapes — desert, sea, medina, Roman ruins, salt flats, modern cities
- Skilled local crews with experience on international productions
- Low production costs and favorable currency exchange
- Easy access from Europe and the Middle East
- A history of successful international shoots with well-established infrastructure
- Warm hospitality and cultural openness toward foreign crews
Let’s Roll in Tunisia
With Atlas Film Fixers providing production support in Tunisia, you gain access to one of North Africa’s most film-friendly destinations — and a team that knows how to unlock it. From Saharan epics to intimate street scenes, Tunisia gives your vision the space to breathe and the texture to resonate.
Contact us now to explore filming opportunities in the cinematic heart of North Africa.
