ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND YOUR IMAGINATION BVI FILM COMMISSION REFERENCE GUIDE
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WELCOME
#BVIFILM
There are no fees associated with a film permit. BVI FILM COMMISSION REFERENCE GUIDE
The archipelago of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is renowned as being one of the most beautiful collections of isles and cays anywhere in the world. Each of the more than 60 separate landfalls nestled among the surrounding deep blue Caribbean waters has its own distinct texture and character. The BVI Film Commission was established over 25 years ago to facilitate and encourage film productions coming into this unique Caribbean country. Since then the entire country has embraced the film fraternity and warmly welcomes an increasing number of productions each year. Many such productions are repeat guests to the BVI, with crews that the native islanders have come to know personally by name. The BVI Film Commission also acts as a liaison between film/ photography producers and all relevant Government agencies, including Customs, Labour and Immigration Departments, National Parks Trust and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. Let us help make your decision to film in the BVI an easy one. If you have questions, concerns or need to know more, simply consult this handy Reference Guide. It’s full of valuable information you can use to assist in planning your production in BVI.
IMPORTANT NOTES
If you enter the BVI without the requisite film, work and drone permits you risk having your passport and equipment seized by Immigration or Customs officials upon entry. To avoid any delays submit all the information at least 10 days before production begins. Submission of all required documents does not mean that permission will be granted.
Do not insert an individual name in place of a production company, as you will be required to provide a Trade Licence.
The Film Commission office will always try not to intrude unnecessarily or to interrupt the production, however, the BVI Film Commission and/or its representative has the authority to visit any production that has been issued a BVI Film Permit, with reasonable notice, to ensure the production is abiding by our rules/regulations and laws etc.
While we do not implement a film permit fee, a copy of your completed project, photos and/or footage is required for our archives.
Of course, if you have a question that isn’t covered here, you can always feel free to contact us.
We are happy to welcome your production to the BVI.
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#BVIFILM
#BVIFILM
BVI FILM COMMISSION REFERENCE GUIDE LET’S GET STARTED YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE APPROVED.
BVI FILM COMMISSION REFERENCE GUIDE
Step 02 Be sure to have the following documents ready for upload. You can always leave the browser window open and return to the application at a later time.
Step 01
Complete our online application via this link https://tinyurl.com/34dvkn8w
bvitourism.com/film-commission
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SUGGESTED INSURANCE COMPANIES
INSURANCE COVERAGE The Government of the Virgin Islands National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands #57 Main Street 2nd Floor Road Town, Tortola Virgin Islands VG1110 Insurance coverage must be provided indemnifying the following agencies: 33 Admin Drive Wickhams Cay 1 Road Town, Tortola Virgin Islands VG1110 BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission 13B. J.R. O’Neal Drive Cocoplum Buidling Suite 5 Port Purcell, Tortola Virgin Islands VG1110
You can utilise your preferred insurance agent to obtain liability coverage. We recommend a cap per day. A minimum of US$100,000 per day is recommended for production.
CONCH SHELL MOUNDS ANEGADA
THE BATHS VIRGIN GORDA
RESORT, SPA & MARINA SCRUB ISLAND
CRAFTS ALIVE VILLAGE TORTOLA
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Individual/Production outside the US
SUGGESTED INSURANCE COMPANIES Individual/Production within the US
Local Insurance Agents
CRAFTS ALIVE VILLAGE TORTOLA
CONCH SHELL MOUNDS ANEGADA
THE BATHS VIRGIN GORDA
RESORT, SPA & MARINA SCRUB ISLAND
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TEMPORARY WORK PERMITS Below are agents who can assist you with applying for a temporary work permit. If you hold a US Visa from other countries, e.g. Mexico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Indonesia, you may be required to apply for a BVI work visa. An approved film permit is required to commence this process, therefore timely submission of the film permit application is strongly recommended.
info@whiteoleanderdestinations.com vgfinest@yahoo.com
CRAFTS ALIVE VILLAGE TORTOLA
CONCH SHELL MOUNDS ANEGADA
THE BATHS VIRGIN GORDA
RESORT, SPA & MARINA SCRUB ISLAND
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NEED HELP? FILMING AT A NATIONAL PARK?
Jumping from rocks at any national park is strictly prohibited, therefore, for safety reasons, rock climbing and/or jumping off rocks must not be filmed or promoted. Content promoting this activity should not be included in any production intended for public viewing.
Production crews must ensure that any filming within any National Parks Trust protected area adheres to these safety regulations.
For permission to film or photograph within a National Park, complete the National Parks Trust Filming and Photography application form here: bvinpt.org/filmingandphotography bviports.org/cruise-schedule
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FLYING A DRONE? If your production intends to use a drone to capture aerial shots in the BVI, permission must be granted by Air Safety Support International (ASSI). Applications must be submitted at least 28 days in advance. The application form can be accessed by clicking here: https:/ www.bit.ly/bvidrone
Article 73 of the Order Regulation of small unmanned aircraft
73.—(1) A person must not cause or permit any article or animal (whether or not attached to a parachute) to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft so as to endanger persons or property. (2) The person in charge of a small, unmanned aircraft may only fly the aircraft if reasonably satisfied that the flight can safely be made. (3) Unless the Governor has granted written permission, the person in charge of a small, unmanned aircraft must maintain direct, unaided visual contact with the aircraft sufficient to monitor its flight path in relation to other aircraft, persons, vehicles, vessels and structures for the purpose of avoiding collisions. (4) The person in charge of a small, unmanned aircraft must not fly the aircraft— a) at a height of more than 400 feet above the surface; b) for aerial work; c) within 400 feet of an open-air assembly of more than 400 persons; d) within 150 feet of any person, other than the operator or any person accompanying the operator;
e) within 150 feet of any vehicle, vessel or structure which is not under the control of the person in charge of the small, unmanned aircraft; or f) within the boundary of an aerodrome, except with the permission of the Governor. (5) A small, unmanned aircraft shall be operated in such a manner as to minimise hazards to persons, property or other aircraft. (6) The Governor may require that a person who intends to operate in the Territory a small, unmanned aircraft with a mass of more than 400 grammes, excluding its fuel but including any articles or equipment installed in or attached to the aircraft at the commencement of its flight, must provide the Governor with such information regarding the purpose, scope, location and manner of operation as the Governor may prescribe. To apply for your drone permit email your application to: enquiries@airsafety.aero, bruce.dancey@airsafety.aero, geoffrey. smith@airsafety.aeroand kmenal@bviaa. org.
An approved film permit is required to commence this process, therefore timely submission of the film permit application is strongly recommended.
REGULATION
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NEED PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE?
NEED PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE?
PHOTOGRAPHY
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Carolyn Blackett
Wireless Photography
wirelessphotography@outlook.com 284-440-0550
Akeima Brookes
Animari Visuals
animarivisuals@gmail.com
284-496-0537
Ricki Richards
Ricki Richards Photography
rickirichphotos@gmail.com
284-441-3260
Hakeem Gravesande
hakeem.gravesande@gmail.com
284-441-4783
Hakeem Gravesande
hakeem.gravesande@gmail.com 284-441-4783
Jordan Lewis
Nobleink
projordanlewis@gmail.com
284-441-3231
Mar Javierto Mia Lennard Shaun Black Dame Peters Eusa Adams
mar@weddingsvirgingorda.com 284-344-1483
Mia Lennard
mialennard02@gmail.com
284-440-2140
mialennard02@gmail.com
284-440-2140
Shaun Black
John F Black Photos
johnfblack.photos@gmail.com
284-341-1908
John F Black Photos
johnfblack.photos@gmail.com
284-341-1908
Dame Peters
Timeless Film Media
info@timelessfm.com
284-441-2716
Timeless Film Media
info@timelessfm.com
284-441-2716
Timothy Barker
TMB Media Inc.
tbarker@tmbmediainc.org
284-300-1862
Eusa Adams Photogrpahy
ucpbvi@gmail.com
284-346-2171
Shaheim Barnwell
Shaheim Media
Shaheimmediavi@gmail.com
284-540-5968
Shaheim Barnwell
Shaheim Media
Shaheimmediavi@gmail.com
284-540-5968
Lawrence Wheatley
islandbgraphics@gmail.com
284-499-9779
Khari Adams
Khaptured Photography
khaptured@gmail.com
284-541-7443
Albert E. Cheraymond
Albert E. Cheraymond Photography
albertecphoto@gmail.com
284-496-0406
Alston G. Butler Rondel H. Smith
284-443-4566
Alton Bertie
Beyond Imagination
284-496-0033
floutfoors1140@gmail.com
284-343-8459
Samuel Childs
samuel@islandfilmsvi.com
284-346-7917
Lawrence Wheatley Albert E. Cheraymond Michael Farrington
islandbgraphics@gmail.com
284-499-9779
VIDEO EDITOR
Albert E. Cheraymond Photography
albertecphoto@gmail.com
284-496-0406
Akeima Brookes
Animari Visuals
animarivisuals@gmail.com
284-496-0537
C M Farrington Photography
cleavef@gmail.com
284-343-8815
Hakeem Gravesande
hakeem.gravesande@gmail.com
284-441-4783
Tymia Fahie
Focus Photography
284-441-3872
Jordan Lewis
Nobleink
projordanlewis@gmail.com
284-441-3231
Melville Lettsome
m_lettsome@hotmail.com
284-542-0079
Naudia Turnbull
naudiaturnbull@gmail.com
284-499-9429
Andrea France
Amellivi
info@amellivi.com
284-442-2831
Shaun Black
John F Black Photos
johnfblack.photos@gmail.com
284-341-1908
Michael Winter Jr. Jerome Morton Kamaal Lettsome Akin Bascombe
Michael Winer Jr. Photogrpahy
mwjrphotography@outlook.com 284-341-3099
Dame Peters
Timeless Film Media
info@timelessfm.com
284-441-2716
JM Photogrpahy
kingjerome663@gmail.com
284-343-9673
Timothy Barker
TMB Media Inc.
tbarker@tmbmediainc.org
284-300-1862
Epic Designs & Photography
epicdaps.com
284-340-1044
Shaheim Barnwell
Shaheim Media
Shaheimmediavi@gmail.com
284-540-5968
CrownTech
enquire@crowntecbvi.com
284-544-4896
Lawrence Wheatley
islandbgraphics@gmail.com
284-499-9779
Albert E. Cheraymond
Albert E. Cheraymond Photography
albertecphoto@gmail.com
284-496-0406
Alton Bertie Samuel Childs
Beyond Imagination
284-496-0033
Stacey Mather
SRM Photography
buddha@srmphotos.com
284-346-0501
samuel@islandfilmsvi.com
284-346-7917
COPPER MINE VIRGIN GORDA
SAGE MOUNTAIN TORTOLA
WHITE BAY BEACH JOST VAN DYKE
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Jhon Samuel
APEX-BVI
Jhon@apexbvi.com
284-545-1886 284-499-9779
CREATIVE DIRECTORS
Lawrence Wheatley
islandbgraphics@gmail.com
Enya Douglas Charis Hoyte Camroy Peters
audiavision@gmail.com charismarietv@gmail.com info@frostmediadigital.com
284-443-9252 284-442-0811 284-340-1998 284-544-8447
ANIMATOR
Naudia Turnbull
284 Media
naudiaturnbull@gmail.com
284-499-9429
WRITER
Via Donovan-Hodge
Ronn A. Grant Charis Hoyte
284 Media
ronnagrant@gmail.com charismarietv@gmail.com
284-442-3132 284-442-0811
PRODUCER
Charis Hoyte
charismarietv@gmail.com info@frostmediadigital.com
284-442-0811 284-340-1998 284-544-8447
HOST
Camroy Peters
Ronn A. Grant Kamal Haynes
284 Media 284 Media
ronnagrant@gmail.com
284-442-3132 284-440-2095
Via Donovan-Hodge
WARDROBE
LOCATION SCOUT
Chenica Sommersel
c.summer.2001@gmail.com
284-440-1434
Dame Peters
Timeless Film Media
info@timelessfm.com
284-441-2716
SOUND ENGINEERS
Sharon Flax-Brutus
White Oleander Destination info@whiteoleanderdestinations.com 284-346-0781
Devon Smith Jordan Lewis
tjaeprovidence@gmail.com projordanlewis@gmail.com
284-542-9999 284-441-3231
Rhodni Skelton
Arres Film Production
Rhodni@hotmail.com
284-441-1941
Nobleink
PRODUCTION MANAGER
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
Dame Peters
Timeless Film Media
info@timelessfm.com
284-441-2716 284-346-0781 284-441-1941
Dorian Hodge Camroy Peters
dorianbiz@gmail.com
284-543-5032 284-340-1998
Sharon Flax-Brutus Rhodni Skelton
White Oleander Destination Arres Film Production
info@whiteoleanderdestinations.com Rhodni@hotmail.com
info@frostmediadigital.com
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
DRONE PILOT
Hakeem Gravesande
hakeem.gravesande@gmail.com projordanlewis@gmail.com tbarker@tmbmediainc.org johnfblack.photos@gmail.com
284-441-4783 284-441-3231 284-300-1862 284-341-1908
Dame Peters Samuel Childs
Timeless Film Media
info@timelessfm.com samuel@islandfilmsvi.com
284-441-2716
Jordan Lewis
Nobleink
284-346-7917
Timothy Barker
TMB Media Inc.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Shaun Black
John F Black Photos
Dame Peters
Caribbean Gears
caribbeangears@gmail.com
284-340-2716
PRODUCTION ANEGADA
PRODUCTION BVI
PRODUCTION BVI
PRODUCTION TORTOLA
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ASSISTANT
EMERGENCY CONTACTS IN BVI
SOUVENIR LOCATIONS:
Tortola Pier Park
Hendo’s Hideout
Crafts Alive Village
Soggy Dollar
Shell Museum
Gertude’s
Myett’s Cane Garden Bay
Foxy’s
Callwood Rum Distillery
Leverick Bay
PRODUCTION ANEGADA
PRODUCTION BVI
PRODUCTION BVI
PRODUCTION TORTOLA
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GETTING HERE
Flights to Beef Island (EIS) or Virgin Gorda (VIJ) connect through the following airports: Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) San Juan, Puerto Rico. Princess Juliana International (SXM) St. Maarten Cyril E. King International (STT), St. Thomas, USVI Lester Bird International (ANU), Antigua. Access by Ferry Visitors flying into the Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas in the USVI have the option of taking the ferry between St. Thomas and Tortola, Jost Van Dyke or Virgin Gorda. Ferry service can be accessed by taking a taxi from the Cyril King Airport (STT) to the Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. Prior to arrival, passengers must make reservations with ferry operators’ online booking portals.
Ports of Entry West End Ferry Terminal, Tortola Road Town Jetty, Tortola Dog Hole Jetty, Jost Van Dyke
Airports/Codes Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport | IATA: EIS Taddy Bay International Airport | IATA: VIJ
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