Government Communications Unit

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1 Government Communications Unit OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER & CABINET P O Box G1, Honiara Solomon Islands Tel: (677) Fax: (677) FORM PRO/10 FILM APPLICATION FORM 1. NAME OF FILMING GROUP/COMPANY TENTATIVE ITINERY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED FILM AREAS OR PROVINCES WHERE FILMING WILL TAKE PLACE 4. LIST OF EQUIPMENT, BRANDS AND THEIR VALUES (If more space is needed, use a separate sheet and attached to this page)

2 5. NAMES OF FILM CREW AND THEIR PASSPORT NUMBERS 6. DO YOU AGREE TO PAY A FILMING FEE OF SBD$6,000 ON ARRIVAL? 7. ARE YOU PREPARED TO MEET THE CONDITIONS FOR A FILMING PERMIT AS ATTACHED?.. 8. IF YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THE REQUIREMENTS AND MEET THE CONDITIONS, PLEASE SIGN BELOW. I (Name):.Title:.. AGREE TO FOLLOW THE REQUIREMENTS AND MEET THE FILMING CONDITIONS. Signed: Date:. (Please use separate sheet to answer each question if you need to)

3 2. FILM APPLICATION INFORMATION FORM PRO/10 REQUIREMENT FOR FILM PRODUCTION IN SOLOMON ISLANDS Any group, individual or company wishing to enter Solomon Islands to engage in making films, video recording and television programmes must fulfil the followings: A. A formal application for a permit must be made to the Solomon Islands Government, address to the Director of Government Communications Division, not less than 4 weeks in advance of arrival. B. A tentative or confirmed travel plans with descriptions of the proposed film must be submitted with the application. C. Areas or Provinces involved in the filming must be identified in the application form. D. Names and brands of each filming equipment with their values must be supplied together with the application. E. Also supply the names of those who are going to be involved in the filming project (filming crew). CONDITIONS If approval is granted, you must be prepared to meet the following conditions: 1. The applicant(s) will be required to pay a filming fee of SBD$6,000. The fees must be paid to the Government Communications Division on arrival or in advance but must be prior to filming. Also any fees charged by provinces or resource owners must be paid accordingly. 2. Must be prepared to pay Customs Bond on the filming equipment at the Airport. 3. Local customs and way of life of the people in the areas permitted to film must be respected. 4. There must be no collection of traditional artifacts. 5. On completion of the project, you must present to the Government Communications Division: a. One copy of raw footage taken before leaving the country (optional). b. Three copies of the edited film shot during the period by this permit on VHS/VCD/DVD within six months of completion of filming. All copies must be in English.

4 6. The Government Communications Division reserves the right to use footage or materials whenever it chooses, within Solomon Islands, without prior notification. 7. The Government Communications Division also reserves the right to attach an assistant to your team at your expense (optional). 8. Local employees employed during the filming should be paid not less than the Government s minimum wage level. 9. You are required to provide the Government Communications Division with inter-field reports and a terminal report before leaving the country (optional).

5 2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For the convenience of a filming group, it is hereby advised that we may not process any application with short notice of less than 14 days. Any person or agent who submit an application on behalf of any overseas organization or individual must bear in mind that it may take sometime to process the application. Remember that when we receive an application, we will make a request for approval from the Prime Minister. This will take several days, depending on the availability of the Prime Minister when the file is sent to his office. There are several things that may happen if there is not enough time between the arrival of the group and the time the application has been lodged. Customs may confiscate equipment from the group upon arrival at the airport; Immigration may impose restrictions on any overseas group on arrival without any supporting document. Fees must be paid before the arrival of the group or before the actual shooting begins. Failure to return 3 copies to the Government Communications Division within the stated period as above may result in the forfeiture of any refundable deposit held.