National Parks Filming
National Parks Filming
1. The National Parks Trust (NPT) introduced a special use fee sub-schedule as part of the Fee Collection Plan approved by Executive Council via E.C. Decision 206/2001. The sub-schedule makes provisions for levying fees for:
a. Catalogue shoots
b. Documentary/promotional still shoots
c. Television commercials and music videos
d. Television movies and feature films
Following are descriptions of the manner in which the fee will be applied:
|
Type of Photography or Filming |
Description |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Shoot | Still photography that promotes fashion, clothing or any other such related product or service. A catalogue shoot promotes items or products in a specific catalogue |
|
Documentary/ Promotional Still Shoots |
Film or still imagery which promotes the BVI as a vacation destination or as a location. Material produced may also serve as supporting editorial material to a larger project. |
|
Television Commercials and Music Videos |
Still photography or commercial print advertisement or moving imagery associated with artistic endeavours (or otherwise). Fee is based on a daily rate |
|
Television Movies and Feature Films |
Production of movies shot for TV or feature film purposes. Fee is based on a daily rate. |
2. Maximum figures associated with television commercials, movies, feature films music videos are subject to higher fees dependent on the number of days required for project completion. Maximum fees will be negotiated between the National Parks Trust and the applicant. Staff costs are not included in the fees, should such be required.
3. The BVI Tourist Board manages filming and photography within the Territory acting as the headquarters and administrators for the Film Commission.
4. The Director of National Parks Trust (Dir. NPT) met with the Director of the Tourist Board (Dir. T.B) on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 to finalize discussions regarding the application of the special use fees related to the aforementioned sub-schedule. At the meeting Dir. of T.B. pointed to the existence of the Motion Picture Industry Act (Cap. 294) under which all filming and photography projects undertaken within the Territory are sanctioned and approved.
5. As a matter of policy, the Film Commission waives all fees related to the implementation of filming or photography within the Territory and hence the schedule attached to Cap. 294 has not been applied to date.
6. The Film Commission may assess along the NPT a minimal fee of $500 upon filming or photographing in a National Park with the encouragement of a greater donation.
7. It is an accepted principle that locations where filming or photographing may occur are not decided upon by a venture prior to arrival in the Territory. This is based on the explorative nature of the selection process of scenery or locations where a shoot may take place. If fees will be waived for the use of National Parks as a matter of policy and principle, all ventures with an interest in filming or photography in the Territory must agree to National Parks Trust terms and conditions prior to commencement of a project whether they actually film or photograph within a National Park or not. This will ensure that if final decisions are taken with respect to the use of any park and protected area, a venture will be fully aware of the expected behaviour within a park and the decision to film or photograph within the park at the last moment will not impose any further administrative burdens on the project.
8. Forms associated with granting of permission for use for filming and photography will be prescribed by regulations. The Film Commission and the NPT will jointly administer terms and conditions. National Parks Application
9. The regulations may impose penalties if there are breaches to the terms and conditions as agreed upon. Penalties will apply if damage is done to the natural or cultural resources found within a park during the course of filming or photographing.
1. The National Parks Trust (NPT) introduced a special use fee sub-schedule as part of the Fee Collection Plan approved by Executive Council via E.C. Decision 206/2001. The sub-schedule makes provisions for levying fees for:
a. Catalogue shoots
b. Documentary/promotional still shoots
c. Television commercials and music videos
d. Television movies and feature films
Following are descriptions of the manner in which the fee will be applied:
|
Type of Photography or Filming |
Description |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Shoot | Still photography that promotes fashion, clothing or any other such related product or service. A catalogue shoot promotes items or products in a specific catalogue |
|
Documentary/ Promotional Still Shoots |
Film or still imagery which promotes the BVI as a vacation destination or as a location. Material produced may also serve as supporting editorial material to a larger project. |
|
Television Commercials and Music Videos |
Still photography or commercial print advertisement or moving imagery associated with artistic endeavours (or otherwise). Fee is based on a daily rate |
|
Television Movies and Feature Films |
Production of movies shot for TV or feature film purposes. Fee is based on a daily rate. |
2. Maximum figures associated with television commercials, movies, feature films music videos are subject to higher fees dependent on the number of days required for project completion. Maximum fees will be negotiated between the National Parks Trust and the applicant. Staff costs are not included in the fees, should such be required.
3. The BVI Tourist Board manages filming and photography within the Territory acting as the headquarters and administrators for the Film Commission.
4. The Director of National Parks Trust (Dir. NPT) met with the Director of the Tourist Board (Dir. T.B) on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 to finalize discussions regarding the application of the special use fees related to the aforementioned sub-schedule. At the meeting Dir. of T.B. pointed to the existence of the Motion Picture Industry Act (Cap. 294) under which all filming and photography projects undertaken within the Territory are sanctioned and approved.
5. As a matter of policy, the Film Commission waives all fees related to the implementation of filming or photography within the Territory and hence the schedule attached to Cap. 294 has not been applied to date.
6. The Film Commission may assess along the NPT a minimal fee of $500 upon filming or photographing in a National Park with the encouragement of a greater donation.
7. It is an accepted principle that locations where filming or photographing may occur are not decided upon by a venture prior to arrival in the Territory. This is based on the explorative nature of the selection process of scenery or locations where a shoot may take place. If fees will be waived for the use of National Parks as a matter of policy and principle, all ventures with an interest in filming or photography in the Territory must agree to National Parks Trust terms and conditions prior to commencement of a project whether they actually film or photograph within a National Park or not. This will ensure that if final decisions are taken with respect to the use of any park and protected area, a venture will be fully aware of the expected behaviour within a park and the decision to film or photograph within the park at the last moment will not impose any further administrative burdens on the project.
8. Forms associated with granting of permission for use for filming and photography will be prescribed by regulations. The Film Commission and the NPT will jointly administer terms and conditions. National Parks Application
9. The regulations may impose penalties if there are breaches to the terms and conditions as agreed upon. Penalties will apply if damage is done to the natural or cultural resources found within a park during the course of filming or photographing.
