We make productions happen, anywhere in Africa.
One experienced team, the whole continent. From conception to delivery, Stringbean manages the entire process, end to end.
We make productions happen, anywhere in Africa.
One production partner.
From locations and permits to crews, logistics and full production.
We started Stringbean because we kept getting the same call: “We want to shoot in Africa, but we don't know where to start.” And we're still picking up that phone. No two productions are the same. Every country has its own challenges, and every shoot brings something unexpected. That's where we come in — finding the way through, solving problems on the ground and making things happen. Whether you need a trusted production partner for one location or a team to manage the entire production, we're here to help. If you've got a story to tell in Africa, we'd love to hear about it.
I've produced big shows all over the world for Discovery, Travel, Nat Geo, and the History Channel, and there's no company I'd rather partner with than Stringbean Films. Mark Samuels and his amazing crew make it look easy, but that comes from intense preparation and legwork. Stringbean has a dizzyingly thorough knowledge of locations throughout Africa and beyond, and has made tight connections with authorities, tourism boards, property owners, and vendors even before you sign a contract with them. And once you go ahead with the production, Stringbean never fails to impress. They roll with the punches, anticipate impasses, attack problems, and always have the big picture in mind. When I know I'm working with Stringbean, I sleep a little easier knowing that production services are going to be fully taken care of. Over multiple series produced under crazily severe conditions, Stringbean has always come through - and you can't ask for much more than that.
I had the pleasure of working with Stringbean films on Season 2 of Netflix's interactive series, 'You vs Wild with Bear Grylls. It was a very challenging shoot with lots of moving parts, helicopter stunts and wild animals! Wesley, Mark and their team were outstanding in every way. Smart, efficient, professional and fun. I cannot say enough good things about Stringbean. If you're filming in South Africa, they should be your first call.
Let's make something together.
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