Looking to film reptiles in Uganda? Realm Africa Safaris™ is a relaible local film fixer in Uganda that can help you plan your reptile Filming in Uganda. In this article, we will give you an indepth understanding of the things (permits) you need and we will also recommend the best reptile filming locations in Uganda.
For either film production companies or individuals including freelance filmmakers intending to visit Uganda for the purpose of filming the reptiles of Uganda; crocodiles, snakes, lizards, chameleones, and tortoise….& more. There is a few permits & permissions that need to be secured prior to the start of your shoot. We will eplain these in a Bit.
Permits & Permissions for Reptile Filming In Uganda
Among the most crutial permits needed to film reptiles in Uganda is; Press Accreditation for each individual of the crew, Film location permit (varies with where you intend to filming – See: Reptile filming locations in Uganda), and security clearance if you intend to film using a drone (see: Drone filming 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 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
Reptile filming in Uganda can been done in different locations in Uganda. The process of securing location permits & permissions vary from place to place, and so does the fees involved. For instance if you intend to film reptiles in Entebbe, the Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre – UWEC might be the best place to film quite anumber of Ugandan reptiles.
Ngamba Island commonly known as the chimpanzee Island on Lake victoria is also another good place to film reptiles in Entebbe.
Alternatively, Ugandan Parks like Murchison Falls National Park offer a good habitat for wilderness filming in Uganda.
For you to film in each of these locations, we will need to assist you secure permission(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 – which we will then talk to you about.
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.
