Permission for shooting in US

[MusaabAG]

Hello everybody,
I am planning to do some filming in US for a Short film with my REDONE and 18-85 lens, does any one have an idea about the filming permissions and the camera transport regulations from abroad?

 

[Shawn Nelson]

Transport regulations will be through the FAA for flying.

Filming permissions will vary based on what state you are in and whether you are on private land, state owned land or federal government owned land. Some states you can get away with no permit, others will demand it.

 

[Tim Whitcomb]

Hello everybody,
I am planning to do some filming in US for a Short film with my REDONE and 18-85 lens, does any one have an idea about the filming permissions and the camera transport regulations from abroad?

Just dont bring your RED BRICK Batteries. They are no longer legal to fly with (too strong) leave them behind or you will get in trouble for carrying a banned item. email brent (at) red regarding battery rules. (thread somewhere)

You will have to rent batteries in the City that you shoot in.

It is also customary to hire a location manager who can handle all of the permits and releases in your location city or town.

good luck!

 

[Rob Gardner]

Make sure you contact the US Ministry of Production for Press ID and Security Passes for your crew. They will help you to process your script through the Ministry of Information for content clearance. Check the Ministry of External Appearance website for appropriate dress in American cities for your crew, and avoid making quick movements or loud noises around uniformed personnel. Do not attempt to bring any of your national food into the country or sell any of your production equipment, diamonds or precious metals while visiting the US. Overall, just use basic good sense and everything should go well for your production.

 

[Carl Dieker]

Make sure you contact the US Ministry of Production for Press ID and Security Passes for your crew. They will help you to process your script through the Ministry of Information for content clearance. Check the Ministry of External Appearance website for appropriate dress in American cities for your crew, and avoid making quick movements or loud noises around uniformed personnel. Do not attempt to bring any of your national food into the country or sell any of your production equipment, diamonds or precious metals while visiting the US. Overall, just use basic good sense and everything should go well for your production.

In which direction is your irony directed?

 

[Nick Gardner]

I'd say it's going both ways. Either way, it's pretty funny if you have ever shot in the middle east

 

[Mitch Martinez]

Just dont bring your RED BRICK Batteries. They are no longer legal to fly with (too strong) leave them behind or you will get in trouble for carrying a banned item. email brent (at) red regarding battery rules. (thread somewhere)

I think you can fly your Red Brick batteries - just not as "carry on" luggage. I flew to Puerto Rico for a shoot in March 2010 and had four brick batteries in my "checked" luggage and had absolutely no problems.

If there are different rules for international flights, then renting batteries locally once in the U.S. might be the way it goes.

cheers!

 

[Mitch Martinez]

Where are you planning on shooting the short film? If you state it, people in that area might be able to help you (or point you in a very accurate direction to get your answers).

 

[Carl Dieker]

I'd say it's going both ways. Either way, it's pretty funny if you have ever shot in the middle east

I can see it goes both ways, but the situation for filming in the Middle East is not "funny".

 

[MusaabAG]

Thanks folks, sorry for late response, i have a problem with email notifications!
cheers!

 

[MusaabAG]

Where are you planning on shooting the short film? If you state it, people in that area might be able to help you (or point you in a very accurate direction to get your answers).

mitch: i'm planning for shooting in california, anyways i don't think it's a good idea to ship the batteries coz i already had a hard time shipping them to dubai!

 

[Jeremy Wiles]

I've had no trouble flying domestically with my batteries as carry-on. Just returned from Texas about two weeks ago.

 

[Eirik Tyrihjel]

Someone should be able to set us all straight on the battery issue!

My understanding was that you could bring up to 3 batteries ONBOARD, as long as they are connected to either camera or charger. (Connected batteries normally don´t short circuit)

We did this from Oslo to Paris and back without hassle (and the people at Charles De Gaule, Paris were extremly cautious and time consuming...)

Shipping or checked baggage is a different thing, from my understanding subject to strickter rules.

 

[Johnny Friday]

RED BRICKS!

RED BRICKS!

Although each airlines seems to have its own rules on this there seems to be some clear idea from the FAA on this.
YOU CANNOT SHIP LITHIOM ION BATTERIES IN YOUR CHECKED LUGGAGE OR VIA CARGO.

You can however bring your batteries as carry on if they are secured properly. I find no FAA rules specifying how many batts you can bring, but directed at the amount of Lithiom Ion in those batts. I believe up to 25g total. and up to 8g each as max. There is a formula provided by FAA on how to some-what figure the amount in each battery.

Bottom line (in my case) i fly with all four batts in my carryon. I bring camera and four batts. The batts have clear tape over the contacts. Se some of the attachments I've added here for FAA rules.