Détours guides you for Film Productions in Madagascar and beyond

Détours, recognized for our expertise, has overseen several productions for European television channels, notably ARTE and PLANETE, including the most recent projects:

 Ø MADAGASCAR 2019 – Documentary series EDEN, The Secret History of Landscapes for ARTE, produced by Alexandre Soullier and Nicolas Cennac / Bonne Pioche Télévision. This documentary series explores three geological wonders of the world: Halong Bay, the Yucatan Cenotes, and Madagascar’s Tsingy, each in a 43-minute feature.

 Ø MADAGASCAR 2019 – Invitation to Travel – ARTE

•       La Madagascar retrouvée by Michèle Rakotoson, writer
•      À Madagascar, les ancêtres mènent la danse focusing on animism and ancestor worship 
•           Le zébu, compagnon sacré de Madagascar 
•       Jean Laborde

 Ø MADAGASCAR 2019 - The show “Snake Tracker” for Planète, filmed in the Ankarafantsika and Masoala National Parks.

 Ø MADAGASCAR 2018 - The show “Lemur Safari” (for the French thematic TV channel Planète), divided into two sessions in the Berenty Reserve and Andasibe-Mantadia National Park.

 Ø MADAGASCAR 2017 - The show Invitation to Travel, aired on ARTE, covering three topics :

•        L’envoûtant canal des Pangalanes (The Enchanting Pangalanes Canal) available from May 9, 2018, to May 9, 2020.
•     Love story française  à  Sainte-Marie (A French Love Story in Sainte-Marie), available from May 17, 2018, to May 17, 2020.
•         The Merina Kingdom

 Ø  Coming Soon, MAURITANIE 2019 - Invitation to Travel on ARTE, featuring three subjects:

•       Théodore Monod
•       Mineral Train
•       Banc d’Arguin, Raft of the Medusa

A professional and qualified partner for your productions

We handle the selection of equipment and cast, including characters and interviewees beyond natural extras, as well as all aspects of staging according to the filming theme. We can also provide scriptwriters and a variety of cultural, scientific, and cinematic professionals such as naturalists, archaeologists, ornithologists, geologists, skilled videographer assistants, and technical staff (boom operators, etc.). All participants are well-versed in the project, scenarios, and preparation processes before the general briefing with the production company upon their arrival in Madagascar. 

Our best team members, both in the office and on the field, are dedicated to these types of projects. Beyond scouting locations and understanding the weather, we ensure familiarity with procedures and regulations established by relevant Ministries, local site authorities (notably national parks), private establishments, and the drafting of necessary agreements.

Regardless of the theme or objectives of your production, entrusting us guarantees expertise and qualifications, allowing you to focus solely on production. Contact us today !