Section I – Applicant Information

Section II – Production Details

Estimated Budgeted Expenditure in Guyana

Total Spending

Section III – Insurance

Section IV – Local Contact / Personnel

Guyanese Personnel: Attach list of all crew positions that you expect to hire in Guyana with est. nos.
Non-Guyanese Personnel: Attach list of all Non-Guyanese Personnel entering country. List should include: Names, Crew Positions, Nationality, Passport Numbers and Travel/ flight info. USE TEMPLATE ATTACHED.

Section V – Equipment

Attach list of equipment for temporary importation of equipment status. List should include qty, description, serial numbers and value. If equipment will be coming in on separate flights or shipments, please send separate lists that match each airline flight or cargo entry. USE TEMPLATE ATTACHED.

N.B. Film List should be submitted to the Guyana Tourism Authority 7 days prior to arrival in Guyana.

Section VI – Conveyances (Land, Air, Marine)

Attach list of incoming vehicles along with make, model, year, license plate number and bluebook value.
Please note that only vehicles and equipment not readily available in Guyana will be approved.

Section VII – Additional Permits Required

If yes, attach list of equipment for temporary importation of equipment status. List should include quantity, description, serial numbers and value. If equipment will be coming in on separate flights or shipments, please send separate lists that match each airline flight or cargo entry. USE TEMPLATE ATTACHED.

CONDITIONS

1. The services of a Guyanese Tour Operator / Producer / Fixer have been retained for the length of Applicant’s stay in Guyana to handle (or assist) with oversight of the production while in Guyana. This role is not to be confused with that of a production assistant, driver, hotel manager, tour guide or interview subject.
2. Project content has been determined to not be detrimental to the image of the country of Guyana or its’ people.
3. Whenever feasible, and having due regard to the extent to which prices are competitive, Applicant is using personnel, equipment and any other service available in Guyana.
4. Since Guyana is a fledgling destination, it needs all the assistance that can be garnered for marketing and promotion to be recognized worldwide. Therefore the Guyana Tourism Authority is to be provided with the following:
a. Still photographs
b. B-roll video for non-commercial destination/ tourism productions and Educational videos
c. A three (3) minutes production for destination (negotiable).
5. Credit must be given to the Guyana Tourism Authority as a facilitator.
6. Guyana must feature prominently in the film credits and/ or screen location mentioned.
7. Whenever feasible, Guyana must be mentioned in the promotion of the production.
8. The GTA Office has received the following items in a timely fashion. (7 days before arrival)
a.) A complete list of all Non-Guyanese Personnel arriving in Guyana (see section IV).
b.) A complete list of all the incoming equipment (see sections III and V).
c.) A complete list of any other incoming items for production (see sections VI and VII).
9. The Guyana Tourism Authority MUST receive a list of all the locations to be used in the shoot and a copy of the permissions obtained BEFORE SHOOTING/FILMING COMMENCES.

NOTES

1. All filming requests for permits or location uses for other Guyana Government departments or statutory bodies are to be filtered through the Guyana Tourism Authority first.
2. All Equipment used and all activities associated with filming shall comply with Guyana Environmental Protection Act and any other applicable law of Guyana.
3. Applicants and their crew shall observe all the Laws of Guyana during their stay in Guyana.
4. Filming activities are to be carried out with consideration for members of the local community at all times (in particular those directly affected by filming activities) and only as stipulated in the location approval (s) by the Guyana Tourism Authority.
5. At the conclusion of filming, Applicant will be expected to repair all damage, remove all rubbish and restore the location to its original condition prior to filming and to the satisfaction of the Environmental Protection Agency, Guyana Tourism Authority, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Protected Areas Commission and any other relevant authorities.
6. For visa application procedures, please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at http://www.minfor.gov.gy/ to determine whether any personnel requires a visa or alternatively you can request a copy of the document from the Guyana Tourism Authority. For individuals that require a visa, an application should be submitted to Immigration upon entry into Guyana.
7. The Guyana Tourism Authority MUST be aware of the date and port of entry for all crew and equipment arriving in Guyana. You may be required to retain the services of a Customs Broker (at your own cost) for clearance of equipment and goods through Customs on arrival.
8. A copy of relevant documents issued is to be kept on set at all times and made available for inspection upon request by local authorities.
9. Recognition/ Acknowledgment should be given when possible to the Guyana Tourism Authority in production credits.
10. The Guyana Tourism Authority may conduct still photography for promotional use during filming.
11. One copy of the finished product (e.g. screener, magazine, catalogue,) is to be forwarded to the Guyana Tourism Authority for our archives.