Tv And Cinema Productions
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TRAVEL NEEDS FOR PRODUCTION COMPANIES
About this article
Our objective is to give you some tips to help you handle your travel needs to shot your next production like set a location, fly staff members, access VIP services or plan the unforeseen.
The first part will introduce you to popular locations and cities around the world for film production.
The second part will talk about EU countries film TV productions travel ban exceptions.
The third part will be about charter flight and provides you some tips about changeable flights.
The last part will conclude with some travel planning tips.
SET THE LOCATION
These 9 locations have been in their fair share of Hollywood blockbusters – from Forrest Gump and Skyfall, to Monty Python and the Holy Grail and (500) Days of Summer. Where wil you go next?
Different criterias will help you decide the right setting. What is the ambiance you want ? How iconic or remote should your location be? How far from your studio can you travel? These are the first questions but don’t hesitate to ask your travel agent for his/her advice to find the perfect place that meets all your need.
FLY THE PRODUCTION CREW
As of this summer 2020, European Union will not lift travel restrictions on the U.S. due to the scale of the country’s ongoing COVID-19 outbreak prompted concerns about the re-start of American film and TV production based in Europe.
As of July 1, travelers from 15 countries including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan and China can cross borders into the EU, but the U.S. remains excluded alongside Brazil and Russia. However, exceptions will be made in many countries for U.S. film and TV crew.
Key countries with major production facilities including Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria have all confirmed that they will still welcome U.S. shoots this summer, as long as they meet COVID-19 safety stipulations, and some projects are already back underway.
In the UK, international films crews continue to be allowed to enter the country but must adhere to a 14-day quarantine upon arrival. In theory the country is subject to the EU ruling as it is still within the Brexit transition period, but this is a non-binding directive so enforcement remains up to individual states.
If you need help to make sure your crew can be on site for shooting, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Plan the unforeseen
The cost to charter a plane can range anywhere from $1,200 – $10,000 per billable flight hour. That range includes a wide variety of aircraft from small turboprops to the most expensive luxury business jets.
Aside from the hourly rate of the aircraft, the main components of a private jet rental cost are: billable flight time, fuel surcharge, crew fees, landing, handling & incidental fees and federal excise tax (FET)
If you chose to fly with an airline, read carefully about their cancellation and refund policy, ticket charge fee and same day ticket change fee before you make your decision.
For Air France, if you did not buy your ticket directly from Air France, please contact the point of sale (e.g. travel agency) to request your refund. If you booked your flight on Air France’s website prior to your flight’s departure, you can request your refund within 24 hours of purchase via email. Please provide subject, passenger name(s), flight number, flight date, booking reference. They require an e-mail or letter to prove that your insurance has refused your claim or cancellation notice in order to process your refund request. For same-day cancellations (before midnight), your bank account will not be debited. For cancellation made within 24 hours but after midnight, your bank account will be credited the full amount minus non-refundable service charges.
In any case, your travel agent will be here to assist you and to advise you with the best solution to meet your travel needs. Contact us by email info@frenchwaytravel.com or call us at + 1 (212) 243 3500 .
TRAVEL PLANNING TIPS
- Map out timelines with a production calendar: Begin by determining the processing times for first time and renewed passport holders. Think about requirements for entry into each shoot country, distances and transportation possibilities for each shoot city and times required for visas, inoculations and carnets.
- Work backwards: Identify the advance time you need for all aspects. Start to adding other important production deadlines. Then lock deadlines for hiring of talent and crew. If vaccinations need to ba administered a month before traveling, make sure everyone is hired 4 weeks before principal photography.
- Book film travel and lodging in advance: Planning early so you would have more options, better rates, and shorter travel durations. You will also avoid expediting fees for passports, visas or carnets. You will have additional time to meet vaccination requirements for talent and crew and gather travel details from cast and crew.
- Verify visa requirements for entry and access to counties: Always check the destination country’s requirements regarding visas.
- Validate the nationality of everyone traveling: Restrictions and additional requirements for non-western citizens are often needed when entering other countries on a business visa.
- Get copies of traveler passports.
- Partner with a local production company: Securing the support of a reputable production company in the country you are visiting can alleviate potential conflict and expedite government approvals. Foreign production companies can provide access to resources, help navigate the terrain and better understand local laws and customs.
- Check for local incentive programs for filming: It’s always a good idea to confirm by contacting the local film commission.
- Confirm whether you need a carnet: Carnet is an international customs and temporary export-import document which used to clear customs without paying duties and import taxes on merchandise that will be re-exported within 12 months (or less).
(Source: Studiobinder)
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