Leopard Filming in Entebbe can be conducted at the centrally located Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre – UWEC in Entebbe City.
The present-day Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre is an animal rehabilitation centre opened in 1952. The centre was mainly set up as a reception centre for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife including animals confiscated from illegal trade.
In the early 1960s, UWEC changed its role to a traditional zoo then called the “Entebbe Zoo” a name that still holds memories in the minds of many Ugandans and foreign visitors that visited it. At that time, a number of non-indigenous species, including bears and tigers, were kept as attractions. Leopard Filming in Entebbe
In May 1994, the UWEC Trust was founded to take over the zoo primarily for Conservation Education purposes. The Centre’s location on the edge of Africas largest freshwater Lake Victoria, its rich vegetation and its surprisingly wide range of bird species, butterflies and other indigenous animals make it an attractive venue for conservation education as well as a top spot for revellers seeking a pleasurable place to unwind on a weekend.
Currently, the centre is home to roundabout 300 animals including one (01) leopard which is available filming upon application for all relevant Filming permits and permissions which Realm Africa Safaris™ can assist you secure. Leopard Filming in Entebbe
Requirements to film Leopards at UWEC ( Entebbe Zoo)
Whether filming as an individual or a production/media company, the requirements to film at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre remain the same. Among these requirements is Press Accreditation, and a location filming permit for filming at UWEC.
The primary film Permit ( Press Accreditation) issuing authority in Uganda is the Uganda Media Council to which all Individual filmmakers and foreign production companies must apply for a filming permits/ press accreditation or Media cards as many call it. As for the locations permit, this will be sought from UWEC. Don’t forget we can assist you through all this.
How to apply for press Accreditation in Uganda
All Crew members intending to indulge in Leopard Filming at UWEC have got to individually apply for a media Card or Press Accreditation as commonly referred to In Uganda. 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 a 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 write-up or synopsis of the film you intend to shoot in Uganda.
After all the above is sent through, Realm Africa Safaris™ your reliable local film fixer in Uganda, 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 Permit from Filming at UWECLeopard Filming In Entebbe
After successfully securing press accreditation for each crew member on your team, the next step is to seek permission from the local authorities overseeing the protection of UWEC.
As for UWEC, the director and founder of Realm Africa Safaris™ worked at this facility as a volunteer and has maintained the connection with the management here. This makes it equally an easy process for us to secure all relevant Permissions to Film onsite.
FYI (for you information): The entire process of securing both your Press Accreditation(s) and the necessary local Permission(s) to film the Leopards in Entebbe might take us round-about 07 Days to have everything. Contact Us now to start the process.
Additional Services we offer besides securing permits for Leopard Filming In Entebbe
Locations can make or break a project and Uganda has several amazing film worthy locations. Realm Africa safaris™ can help you find and secure the perfect location(s) for your next film, commercial or still shoot. Get a glimpse into some of the amazing Uganda Filming locations from our previous projects.
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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.
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- 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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