CLIENTS
A to Z Solutions is a film fixing and logistics company delivering customised facilitation services to filmmakers and film crews producing content in Zambia.
Over the past two decades A to Z Solutions have provided customised services for hundreds of clients from every corner of the world. Our clients’ productions have included wildlife, human interest and social impact documentaries, reality shows, and feature length movies that have screened on the best-known international channels, streaming platforms and in cinemas.
SERVICES
A to Z Solutions aims to be your sole point of contact during your time in Zambia, providing an integrated solution that gives you peace of mind. As such, our service offering can include:
permits, licences
& Accreditation
SERVICES INCLUDE
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Department of National Parks & Wildlife (DNPW)
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Zambia News & Information Services (ZANIS)
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Temporary Importation Permits (TIPs) through Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
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Immigration (where necessary)
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Zambian Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) for drone use
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Other – National Heritage, conservancies, airports, museums, railways, roads, mines, and other private facilities.
* The above outlines the broad service offering. Once we know what services you require and have information of any bespoke additions, a detailed cost estimate will be sent to you for approval.
** Please note that any Third-Party expenses for services not offered directly by A to Z Solutions will include a transparent handling fee to cover local taxes and administration.
About Us
Our small team of dedicated professionals headed by founder, Anita Barrett, is fluent in every nuance of operating in Zambia, possessing both a deep understanding of the statutory regulations and processes, and the local customs and cultures. With this extensive knowledge and two decades of applied experience, we provide our clients a comprehensive range of individual services that ultimately culminate in a fully integrated solution, with one point of contact.
About our Founder & CEO
ANITA BARRETT (née Balletto)
Anita was born and raised in Kenya and has been active in the safari industry, conservation, and logistics in East and Southern Africa for over three decades. With a BSc in Zoology from Leeds University, Anita’s professional life started in the tourism and hospitality industry in Tanzania where she started out as a guide in Tanzania leading safaris through the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire and Manyara . At the end of her 10 years in Arusha she was the Country Director for Abercrombie & Kent in Tanzania. With a brief period back in Kenya, Anita moved to Zambia in 2007 to set up the operations for Abercrombie & Kent in Zambia. Once set, up and seeing the opportunities that Zambia had to offer, and the need for ‘her’ story to be told, Anita diversified and in 2013 she set up A to Z Solutions as the first dedicated film fixing company in Zambia. Her passion and dedication to the conservation and preservation of Africa’s wildlife has seen Anita opted onto several Boards with significant influence, including Chairperson for Conservation Lower Zambezi, The Elephant Charge, Bio Carbon Partners, Zambian Wildlife Authority – now DNPW, and Zambia Tourism Association Marketing Committee – the latter two being Ministerial appointments, and testament to her commitment to the Zambian Wildlife Estate.
As CEO of A to Z Solutions she oversees all operational and logistical planning, as well as service delivery; and through her vast experience is able to advise on even the most challenging productions.
Creative Outreach Projects
& Commercial Development
Justine Allan
Justine is an award-winning film director with 15 years’ of experience working in remote and challenging locations. After studying Natural Sciences at Durham University and a Masters in Film, Justine worked for a year with tigers in India. This instilled a fascination with big cats that has stayed with her ever since. Her latest projects include David Attenborough's Mammals BBC1 (Wildscreen Nominee 2024), Priyanka Chopra's 'Tiger' Disney Nature (3 x Wildscreen Nominee 2024 and Grierson Awards 2024 shortlist) and Helena Bonham-Carter's Edens - Untamed Planet, Patagonia, BBC2 (Best Series at GZDOC 2021). Justine specialises in leading elite film crews into demanding, often isolated, politically sensitive locations. She strives to deliver engaging stories which convey a passion for species protection, habitat conservation and the utmost respect for local communities. Justine loves to problem-solve and collaborate with DOP’s on photographic styles and techniques to bring the viewer ambitious, captivating imagery. Justine now shares her time between Lusaka, Zambia and Bristol, U.K. With her knowledge of the industry, both from the field, her technical understanding, and her passion for storytelling, she joins AtoZ Solutions to drive our exciting new Creative Outreach Projects & Commercial Development.
Our Filming Vehicle
The Mongrel
"The Mongrel," our trusted film vehicle at A to Z Solutions, has a storied history built for the rugged terrains of the Elephant Charge. This incredible event, held annually, raises substantial funds for conservation efforts, generating over $300,000 each year. The Elephant Charge is dedicated to preserving Zambia's wildlife and natural habitats, making a significant impact on conservation.
"The Mongrel" is your ultimate offroad vehicle conquer the most difficult terrains. It has now been stripped back further and redesigned specifically for filming and taking into account the Zambian terrain.
By transitioning from conservation competitions to aiding in film production, "The Mongrel" ensures that its legacy lives on, putting Zambia on the map for great filmmaking.
The front left ‘passenger’ side of the vehicle has been fully modified into a flatbed allowing the DOP or camera operator plenty of space to be able to move around, store kit and or even lie down when filming from a lower angle – where it comes with a canvas covered mattress for this area. We also have a central chair which can rotate anticlockwise so that it can be positioned for filming out the left-hand side from the raised mount either using the bowl mount, or the Proaim with the 16” bazooka for filming from a comfortable seated position. The 150mm bowl can also be mounted on the right-hand side of the vehicle if required and there is plenty of space in front of the swivel chair to set up a small ‘baby legs’ tripod with points to allow the tripod to be secured with ratchet straps.
The rear bench seat allows space for the PD as well as the DNPW scout which is a mandatory requirement when filming in the National Parks in Zambia, with space below this seat for a cooler box, and any additional luggage.
The vehicle is equipped with a VHF radio which can be tuned to the frequency of the camp being used as a base (programmed in advance of leaving Lusaka), and has an EcoFlow Delta 1260Wh portable power station.
The canvas canopy of the vehicle provides shade, however if desired, can also be removed if you prefer an open top.
The vehicle has a bull bar and could be used to take a GSS, and AtoZ also owns a couple of clamps if required. It has a winch, two spare tires – all tires are specialized off road tires, and also has a side cubby hole with a First Aid box, Fire Extinguisher, and tool kit, as well as a center console box for holding smaller items – Batteries, SD cards etc. Mongrel’s bull bars can comfortably support the gimbal lineups from Gyro Stabilised System’s (GSS) or Shotover at maximum payload capacity on a z-axis spring arm. Extra mounting solutions like clamps can be supplied to achieve your chosen rigging preference
All seats have canvas covers with large pouches/pockets for additional kit and water bottles.
Recent Client Releases
PRODUCTIONS
Below are a range of productions for which A to Z Solutions was responsible for all or part of the filming facilitation process in Zambia.
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