BALI FILM CENTER
Thank you for choosing Indonesia for your filming project.

The following information is our recommendation for obtaining the necessary permits for filming in Indonesia.

The required documents (outlined below) must be completed and submitted to your local Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.

Once the paperwork is submitted, our office is able to expedite the procedure for issuing the National and Local Provincial Film Permits within 14 – 21 days.

Please contact us with any questions.

Kind regards.
Bali Film Center
2007
 
BALI FILM CENTER

PT Daya Gapura Bali


Endorsed by:
Ministry of Culture and Tourism, RI
Bali Government Tourism Authority

Member:
Association of Film Commissioners International
Asian Film Commissions Network

Jalan Merta Sari 10B, Sanur 80227 Bali, INDONESIA
Telephone: (62 361) 744 4246 / Facsimile: (62 361) 286 425
Mobile: (62) (0) 81 835 5544
contact@balifilm.com  / http://www.balifilm.com
 
THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR SHOOTING FILM/VIDEO IN INDONESIA
 
Every Foreign Producer wanting to shoot film/video (either dramatic, non-theatrical, documentary, advertisement or promotional) is required by law to obtain a shooting permit.

An application for film/video production must include the following and submitted at least one month prior to shooting to a local Indonesia Embassy or Consulate:
 
  • A letter of request to film on Production Company Letterhead
  • Working title of film/video production
  • Date and complete schedule of shooting
  • Locations and objects to be included in the film/video
  • Synopsis / scenario / script
  • List of crew and talent names, with passport copies (valid a minimum six months) plus curriculum vitae for each
  • Equipment list including: serial numbers, value and weight.
 
An official government escort is required to accompany the crew during all filming. All related expenses including transportation, meals and accommodations are to be borne by the producer.

Note:

It is the responsibility of the Production Company to have all permits and documentation with them at all times. Failure to do so could result in penalties.