“Stringbean Films has been one of the best companies we’ve worked with. Over the last 7 years, they’ve provided us with thorough scout reports and amazing locations.They’ve helped facilitate visas and permits and gear shipments. From drone operators to rangers, they’ve provided all of the local personnel needed for our very remote and often dangerous shoots, and they’re consummate professionals: calm under pressure; solutions oriented; and incredibly knowledgeable about South Africa’s diverse geography and terrain. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.”

Mathilde Bittner – Executive producer of Naked and Afraid

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“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. “

David Story – Executive Producer of Naked and Afraid XL, Discovery Channel

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“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.”

Rob Buchta – Executive Producer of ‘You vs Wild-’ and ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls.’

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“Stringbean was amazing on our complicated shoot for ‘You vs Wild.” They handled all our logistics and permissions without issue, and guided us throughout. We had an amazing shoot with them.”

Liz Schulze – Executive Producer, Electus and Propagate

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“Stringbean Films is hands down the best fixing team in South Africa - bar none. I know that everything will be taken care of when I am working with them. They go above and beyond to ensure that production goes smoothly and that our needs are met. They are also genuinely good people, which is always refreshing in this business!”

Rachel Maguire – Co-Executive Producer, Naked & Afraid

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