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“We had a vague recollection
that a film called “Dust Devil” had shot here and the
images we recalled were of vast dune-scapes. I clicked onto the internet
and found the Namib Film website. The locations gallery had us hooked.
We saw every vista we wanted, and all within an easy traveling distance
from the well-resourced town of Swakopmund”.
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In search of the wild landscapes and rolling deserts that GALLOWWALKER required, we’d scouted Mexico, China, Turkey and Spain. All these
places paled into insignificance once we saw what Namibia had to offer”. “Namib
Films responded immediately to our enquiries, sending us information
on every aspect of production. We were rapidly able to rough out a
comparison budget and the potential savings of shooting in Namibia
were clear”.
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Namib Films has been a strong production partner and has assisted us
at every stage to get the best from this amazing country”.
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Above and beyond the practicalities of shooting here, the crew and
cast have enjoyed the experience of living in Namibia. It still makes
me smile as I drive to location, that out of my window is a running
gaggle of ostriches. You just don’t get that back home in London…”
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We hope that GALLOWWALKER is just the first of a trilogy. We look forward
to returning to our Namibian home”.
(Joanne Reay – Producer Gallowwalker/Sheer Films)
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We had a truly fantastic time which was due to all the hard work and effort you all put in to make sure every story we filmed was excellent rather than just ‘good’”.
(Rosalind Sewell – Director BBC – United Kingdom)
“ Thank you so much for all
that you did for us to make our shoot incredibly successful and really
fun. I realize that you did a huge amount for us behind the scenes
in setting things up and making it all seem like an effortless machine!
So a big thank you from all of us.”
(Belinda Morrison – Production Manager VIXPIX Films – United
Kingdom)
“It was such a pleasure to work with you all at Namib Films -
you are without doubt one of the most professional and creative companies
I've ever worked with. Your advice and planning was invaluable, and
your backup and production skills were faultless.”
(John Stroud – Director Big Bear Films – United
Kingdom)
“
Just want to say thanks again for everything – It was fantastic
shooting up in Namibia with you and meeting all of you crazy, wonderful
people”
(Megan Tinkler – Production Manager One Step Beyond – South Africa)
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Namib Film’s extensive knowledge of local facilities and experience of working with film crews on major productions were a great asset to our series. Always friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble”
(Debbie Tuff – Production Manager BBC – United Kingdom)
“ We find Namib Film to not only be a reputable company, but also to be pleasant and reliable clients. They have set a very high standard within the film industry in Namibia”
(Nicki Meyer – Chairman RAP – South Africa)
“ ‘Flight of the Phoenix’ recently completed both principle, miniature and second unit photography entirely on location in the Republic of Namibia under the extremely capable and experienced auspices of Namib Film in the personage of Mr. Guy Nockels and his wonderful team … There would be no ‘Flight of the Phoenix’ without Guy Nockels and his Namib Film team … it’s as simple as that”.
(John Moore – Director “Flight of the Phoenix” - USA)
“ We have seen the rushes from Namibia and all is well, in fact we got some great footage and in no small part thanks to the amazing support from you and your crew”.
(Simon Baumfield – DOP Silverscreen Productions – New Zealand)
“ It was a marvelous trip in a wonderful country with remarkable people”.
(Pierre Magny – Director – Canada)
“ I have not been able to stop raving about Namibia since I got back. It was a significant event for me, feel very compelled to come back to Africa somehow!”
(Mary Wall – Producer Silverscreen Productions – New Zealand)
“The majority of location shows I have done lose time in set up and finding crew, so it was a pleasure to move to a location, especially one as remote as Namibia, and hit the ground running without a hitch.
This level of professionalism was maintained throughout the five month shoot, and when shooting in what was unknown territory for us, the outstanding level of local knowledge displayed by Namib Film, gave us the peace of mind and security that is normally only acquired on home ground.”
(Andrew Menzies – Supervising Art Director “Flight of the Phoenix – USA)
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Namib Film under the production leadership of Mr. Guy Nockels very successfully completed the Fox Studio shoot “Flight of the Phoenix”. Sasani Film as the South African post production facility house worked closely with them to ensure the delivery of quality dailies.
It was a wonderful experience working with them and I would recommend the use of their production talent to all international and local film crews.”
(Nerissa Black – GM Sasani Film – South Africa)
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REHABILITATION OF SITES USED BY ‘FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX’”
Our office has inspected the sites used during this major feature in the Erongo Region and we are pleased to say that we are very satisfied with the rehabilitation work done this far. The attention to detail your staff has made is commendable.
We would have no problem in recommending your company in the future for any further ventures as we feel comfortable that the environment is high on your set of priorities when dealing with international producers. Your company has set a high standard for any other film locations companies.”
(R. Braby – Chief Warden Erongo – Namibia)
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