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• 2009-01-19 at 13:59
  
  Maggie Szpakowska
  

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  Hi there,

  We”re currently putting together a documentary that will be following two people traveling around europe/backpacking.
  It will be shot on Sony PMW-EX1 so the camera isn”t going to be a large shoudler mounted one and we are wondering what permits are needed if any.

  The whole look will be very low key and I”ve read on a lot of websites with regard to permits that x,y or z country is stricter for permits than Europe but can”t find how strict Europe is.
  Since the people involved are essentially toursits will we get away with following this line?

  Thanks

  2009-01-19 at 14:51
  
  Daren Afshar
  

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  Hi Natasha,
  Are you American? If so you need Carnet for the Camera in All EU countries. If you are from Europe – EU – you’ll need just documents for the camera if somebody makes problems. Just to prove that it’s yours or rented. Especialy in my country Bulgaria you will not have any problems with this. So take it as an invitation.

  2009-01-19 at 15:59
  
  Maggie Szpakowska
  

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  Thank you for your advice Vesselin.

  2009-01-19 at 17:37
  
  Stephen Badham
  

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  Hi Natasha with a low key approach you wont need any permits (at least in European countries I know). However its good to inform the local film commission in case you need a special location, close a street or if you want to involve more people etc..Film Commissions are listed here on TheLocationGuide.

  Best, Markus http://www.picspusher.com

  2009-01-20 at 10:25
  
  sinisa bosancic
  

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  Hello Natasha,
  unless you enter private property you will not need any permit if you keep it low profile / news gathering style. If you are just coming with the Sony PMW-EX1 and some other small equipment you will not need a Carnet ATA. If we can help we work on Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia with local crews from our local offices… The Alps and their surrounding. http://www.shootinthealps.com

  2009-01-21 at 09:37
  
  Aysha /
  

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  Hi Natasha

  If I can be at any help, don´t hestitate to call or E-mail me.
  I´m working as a Location Manager/Scout and a bit of Production Service, in Denmark and southern Scandinavia aswell.
  Best regards and good luck

  Kenneth Berg
  k-berg@hotmail.com
  +45 20 77 90 71

  2009-01-21 at 12:03
  
  Jos Andries
  

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  In Italy you should be OK. But the police in historic town centres in places like Rome and Florence can be very strict and if they see a camera on a tripod they may well stop you filming. If you need any help when you get to Italy, let us know! http://www.filmitaly.co.uk

  2009-02-24 at 09:35
  
  Ed Mash
  

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  Hi Natasha
  Your project sounds great,Im a multi award winning DP and have many years experience in shooting docs please check out my website http://www.dirknel.com.if by any chance you havent found a DP please give me a call.
  Best wishes
  Dirk

  2009-02-24 at 14:27
  
  Marcelo Byrro
  

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  I am currently shooting with the EX1 in Rio Brazil in the favelas without a hitch but have shot tons with the same camera in the UK and Europe. Normally never have a problem just occasionally when on sticks (tripod)

  Best, Adam
  http://www.levinspictures.com

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