Filming In Entebbe
Filming in Entebbe – the necessary permits need to film in Entebbe – best Filming company to assist process Filming permits in Entebbe, Filming locations In Entebbe, Film Crew security in Entebbe.
Entebbe is a small but very vibrant town (awaiting its elevation to a city status). There quite a few interesting things to film in entebbe;
- Shoebill Filming.
- Reptile filming.
- Chimpanzee Filming.
- Giraffe Filming.
- …….etc.
Whatever you decide to film in Entebbe, one important thing you probably already know but we will re-empahsise is that you need to apply and secure all relevant permits and permissions prior to filming in Entebbe.
Among the most crutial permits needed ahead of your shoot is; Press Accreditation for each individual of the crew, Film location permit (varies with exact intended filming location within Entebbe), and security clearance to film in Entebbe especially if you intend to film using drones (see: Drone filming In Entebbe).
Press Accreditation: How to secure your media cards
Press Accreditation In Uganda is issued by the Uganda Media council after each individual or crew member fills out FORM G. This form must be accompanied with copies of scanned passport (bios Page) and recent passport-sized photo to be used in processing your Media card (Press accreditation).
It does take us approximately 02 – 03 working days from the time we receive all the above-mentioned documents to process your media card.
To accompany all the individually filled out FORM G’S for each crew member, the team leader has got to send us a detailed writeup or synopsis of the film you intend to shoot in Uganda.
After all the above is sent through, our Uganda film Crew Fixer Services team leader will then proceed to submit these to the Uganda Media Council for approval. Upon approval, we will then contact and inform you of this achievement.
After securing your Media cards, we will then need to advise and also further assist you in securing all the other necessary permits and permissions all guided by your film Scriptwriter or the Synopsis
Press Accreditation fees in Uganda (Payable to Uganda Media Council)
- a fee of US$175 per person is paid for a period not exceeding 30 days of the journalist’s stay.
- a fee of US$225 per person is paid for a period beyond 30 days up to six months of stay.
- a fee of US$325 per person is paid for a period of two years.
** The fees mentioned above are set and can be amended by the Uganda Media Council without any prior consultation. we, therefore, remind you to treat these as a guide.
Location Filming Permits & permissions required for Filming In Entebbe
As earlier mentioned above, filming in Entebbe can happen in various locations, for instance if you intend to film Shoebill Stork, there are two (02) known Shoebill Filming locations in Entebbe; Mabamba Swamp and the Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre – UWEC. For you to film in each of these locations, we will need to assist you secure peemission(s) from relevant authorites indicating that they have accepted that you shoot in the mentioned location. Prices related to Location permits are not fixed and largerly depend on; number of days you intend to spend filming, what you intend to film , and any other special request(s) you may make.
How do we apply for the location permit? From your synopsis, and further correspondencies with Realm Africa Safaris™ your local fixer in Uganda, we will use this information to speak to relevant authorities who will advise us on the application requirements – these vary from location to location.
OTHER OPTIONAL SERVICES THAT WE CAN OFFER
Dealing with the right persons (company) to assist you clear all your filming equipment will help make your shoot a success. Realm Africa Safaris™ can assist in clearing you Filming Kit at any entry point in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda & Rwanda. Among the things we do is assist in temporary importation of filming drones. However, drones being a sensitive subject, we often recommend starting this process a lot earlier. Ample time is the secret to successfully importing a drone in most destinations we fix.
Learn More from our article: Hassle-Free film Kit clearance Services by Realm Africa Safaris™
- Accommodation :
Realm Africa Safaris has a long-standing good working relationship with most hotels, lodges and inns in each of the destinations we fix. We are therefore in a better position to not only recommend but to also find the best rates and also book the accommodation for your film crew if need be.
- Transportation:
Realm Africa Safaris™ operates a fleet of very reliable and purpose suited vehicles for filming. From open-sided jeeps to very basic closed cars including well-suited equipment carriers. We can arrange both your crew and equipment transportation.
Our Filming security services are designed to secure your filming location, and protect your cast, crew, and equipment. Location shooting offers its own unique threats and risks, so we design patrol tours, standing guard placement, and post-order duties to maximize our surveillance and minimize opportunities for theft, trespassing, vandalism, disturbances, and other unwanted activity.
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