Requirements of the BVI Film Commission
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A formal letter requesting permission to conduct the project in the BVI, including a brief company biography and a description of the nature of the project
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The Film Permit Application Form (attached for your convenience) must be completed
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Temporary Work Permits ($50.00 per person) must be obtained for each person associated with the production along with an entry permit fee of $25.00 per person. There are several local firms that handle the processing of temporary work permits/entry permits (see accompanying list).
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A detailed list of all film/photo equipment, merchandise, etc. being used in the project and the corresponding arrival information. (The equipment must be removed from the Territory upon the completion of the project.) It is our policy to encourage the utilization of all the equipment, human and other resources that are available in the British Virgin Islands before other options are explored
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Accommodations (Where will you stay?)
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List of all persons participating in the project along with their travel itineraries and passport information.
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An insurance certificate indemnifying the BVI Film Commission, the BVI National Parks Trust and the BVI Government
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A location itinerary or production schedule for the film project. ***(Permission must be sought from the National Parks Trust if one wishes to film at any of the BVI’s 15 national parks. Please note that the NPT has established set fees for film/still production at our national parks. A copy of this fee schedule will be provided to you upon request.)***
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At least one copy of the finished product (e.g. magazine, catalogue, video) for the BVI Film Commission files
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