Global Production Alert

The information immediately below was provided on March 30, 2020 by Kenya Film Commission

Contact:
timothy@filmingkenya.com

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
The Kenya Government has taken measures to limit the spread of COVID19 virus. Hence no gatherings are permitted till further notice.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
Yes there are flight restrictions into Kenya
www.health.go.ke/covid-19
https://www.cdc.gov/.../after-travel-precautions.html

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
There are travel restrictions

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
No congregations allowed

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
Temporarily all activities involving gatherings are restricted.

Additional Information:
The Commission is available for any further information and enquiries thereof.

Government website: https://www.gov.za/Coronavirus
National Institute for Communicable Diseases: http://www.nicd.ac.za/covid-19-update-22/

The information found at the link below has been provided by AFCI Affiliate member Production Service Network:

https://www.productionservicenetwork.com/covid-19-country-production-status

Government of India:
https://www.mygov.in/covid-19/

Please state:1. your Film Commission/Office name2. the name, title, email and phone number of the person(s) in your office to handle production inquiries.
Hiroshima Film Commission
Tomoko Nishizaki, Supervisor
tomoko.n@hiroshima-navi.or.jp/ +81-82-554-1811

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
No

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites and information on quarantine measures.
Asking self-quarantine for 14 days from 38 countries.
(as of 19 March)
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200318/p2g/00m/0na/106000c

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites.
No

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites.
Self-restraint for big-scale events are requested from the government

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming (if production is shut down, you need not answer this question).
Not at our jurisdiction (Hiroshima area in Japan)

Additional Information?
Inside Hiroshima area, production continues, both the local and national ones from Tokyo (most production companies are in Tokyo in Japan). However, Hiroshima always has a lot of foreign productions. These are re-scheduling as the crew cannot leave their countries to come to Japan right now.
Film-related events are canceled.

Please state:1. your Film Commission/Office name2. the name, title, email and phone number of the person(s) in your office to handle production inquiries.

Seoul Film Commission
Nina Jung/General Manager/nina@seoulfc.or.kr
Erica Ko/Deputy General Manger/erica@seoulfc.or.kr
MJ Minji Ki/Staff/mj@seoulfc.or.kr
Office : +82-2-777-7184

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
No

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites and information on quarantine measures.
There are no travel restrictions coming in South Korea yet. However, the Special Entry Procedure is applied to all travelers entering Korea from abroad, regardless of nationality, in an effort to prevent the further inflow of COVID-19.

The Special Entry Procedure requires inbound travelers to undergo fever checks and submit the Health Declaration and the Travel Record Declaration when they arrive at the entry hall of an international airport. Travelers need to provide their contact information and address in Korea in the Travel Record Declaration. Korean Immigration officials check, on-site, whether the travelers can be reached via the phone number provided. Entry will be denied if they do not provide a reachable phone number.

In addition, in-bound travelers are required to install the Self Diagnosis App on their smartphones and report their health status every day through the app for 14 days.

To minimize congestion at the arriving airport in Korea, the Consulate recommends all passengers who are going to travel to Korea install the App before they arrive.

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites.
No

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?If yes, please provide details including links to official sites.
No. However, South Korea began implementing stricter rules on social distancing on 22 March to slow the coronavirus pandemic.

Citizens are strongly urged to stay at home, except for essential needs or jobs, with the government also restricting religious gatherings, indoor sports activities and attendance at entertainment facilities.

The rules for the 2-week social distancing campaign are as follows.

1. Refrain from going outdoors and avoid physical contact with others.
2. Keep in touch with people by using social media measures instead of meeting them personally.
3. Keep your personal hygiene by washing your hands and wearing a mask
4. Keep a distance of 2m from others

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming (if production is shut down, you need not answer this question).
From January, all subway stations, public offices such as police stations, all hospitals and Hang Gang River Park in Seoul were closed to filming.
Additional Information
Please check everyday status of South Korea here: http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/en

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The information found at the link below has been provided by AFCI Affiliate member Production Service Network:

https://www.productionservicenetwork.com/covid-19-country-production-status

The information found at the link below has been provided by AFCI Affiliate member Production Service Network:

https://www.productionservicenetwork.com/covid-19-country-production-status

Department of Disease Control:
https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/index.php

The information immediately below was provided on April 4, 2020 by Vienna Film Commission

Contact:
Marijana Stoisits
stoisits@viennafilmcommission.at
+43 699 100 28660
https://www.viennafilmcommission.at

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
The city of Vienna does currently not give permissions for shooting on Locations owned by the city of Vienna as shooting is not possible due to federal restrictions. People are not allowed to gather, everybody is on home office. Filming is currently forbidden. Not ore than 2 people can show up in public spaces. Permits are only given out to teams of maximum 3 people who are doing documentaries on the covid-19.

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
There are currently no flights to Austria. There are travel restrictions to Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Italy. Vienna itself is not under quarantine.

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
Federal Parks and gardens.
Theaters, operas, museums and other cultural institutions as well as universities and schools are closed. Events are currently forbidden.

The information immediately below was provided on April 4, 2020 by Czech Film Commission

Contact:
Pavlina Zipkova, Film Commissioner, pavlina@filmcommission.cz, +420 603 554 044

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
No.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country? 
Yes, the country's borders are closed from March 16 till April 11 with possible extension, subject to limited exemptions. Detailed information: Ministry of Interior https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction? 

• People may be outside only by themselves or in groups of 2 (with the exception of families and those on work duties).
• A two-meter-distance should be maintained between people.
• Commuting only if necessary (work, grocery shopping, medical reasons).

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
Yes in exteriors, please see the answer above.
Everyone outside must wear a protective surgical mask, self-made mask, or at least a scarf over their nose and mouth.

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
No.

Additional Information
All necessary information is summed up here: https://filmcommission.cz/en/a-message-from-the-czech-film-commissioner/

Information immediately below was provided on March 19th. 2020 by:

Film Paris Region

M. Stéphane MARTINET
International Promotion Manager
stephane.martinet@filmparisregion.com
Cell : +33 6 85 72 74 96

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
The government has put in place public and working gathering restrictions which de facto prohibit shootings starting on the 17th of March for a minimum of 15 days.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
The government has announced the closure, from March 17 at noon and for 30 days, of the external borders of the European area, that is to say borders of the European Union, the Schengen Area and the United Kingdom.
https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
No travel is allowed within France
https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
Workers who cannot work from home are expected to get to work and respect sanitary measures. If those cannot be met, workers should stay confined at home.

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
Production is shut down
Additional Information
All authorities of the Paris region (the Region, Counties, Cities, local and national police, local and national transportation authorities…) are working on a plan to restore as soon as possible after the State (the equivalent to US Federal level) allows, all favorable conditions for shootings. Since their postponement shall inevitably concentrate them on the weeks just after the lifting of confinement, the authorities shall plan their dispatching in time and cityscape to enable each to reach its production goals in the best timing possible. All shootings shall be able to take place.

Please state:1. your Film Commission/Office name2. the name, title, email and phone number of the person(s) in your office to handle production inquiries.

Film Commission Region Stuttgart
Jens Gutfleisch
jens.gutfleisch@region-stuttgart.de
+49 711 22835 – 722
Breitscheidstraße 4
70174 Stuttgart

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
Currently, the provincial capital Stuttgart refuses to give out permissions to film in the region on public grounds. Private location-providers are heavily advised not to let film-teams shoot on their property. There is currently no state regulation, actually, film-teams can decide for themselves if they are willing to take the risk in order to keep shooting despite the recommendations not to.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites and information on quarantine measures.
At the moment Germany’s borders have not been locked down completely. However, it is heavily advised not to take on any unnecessary journeys as it isn’t guaranteed that one can return to Germany after leaving. It is also possible that the reason for leaving will not be enough to allow one to pass the border.
The borders to Austria, France, Luxembourg and Denmark will be temporarily controlled until the 26th of March 2020. Movement of goods and commuter traffic is still allowed.
Source: https://www.bmi.bund.de/EN/home/home_node.html

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites.
In fact, there are still no official reports of quarantine or curfew in the Stuttgart jurisdiction. For current information, please contact us directly.

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?If yes, please provide details including links to official sites.
All 16 federal states have now canceled events with an attendance of more than 50 people.
The local authorities are responsible for authorizing or canceling specific events. They are in the best position to assess the local situation and the individual event. The same applies to sport events.
Source: https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/EN/topics/civil-protection/coronavirus/events/events-list.html#f13833352

Additional Information:
If you are planning productions in Germany / Stuttgart Region in the near future, please contact us directly.

The information immediately below was provided on April 4, 2020 by Hellenic Film Commission (Greek Film Centre)

Contact:
Please contact only via e-mail: Venia Vergou, Director, v.vergou@gfc.gr. Stavroula Geronimaki, Operations Manager, stavroula.geronimaki@gfc.gr

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
As of March 23rd until April 6th 2020, all gatherings in public are strictly prohibited in Greece. Lockdown is most likely to be prolonged.

Instructions for a Lockdown Movement Permit by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection:
https://forma.gov.gr/en/

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country? 
Yes, there are. There is a 14-day quarantine for travelers entering Greece.

1. Social distancing: 1,5 meter
2. Travel restrictions and general measures communicated by Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos: https://www.aia.gr/en/traveler/travellers-info/faq-for-covid19
3. Guidelines with advice for travellers by the National Public Health Organization (EODY): https://eody.gov.gr/en/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-travellers/

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction? 
Travel restrictions and general measures communicated by Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos:
https://www.aia.gr/en/traveler/travellers-info/faq-for-covid19

Guidelines with advice for travelers by the National Public Health Organization (EODY):
https://eody.gov.gr/en/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-travellers/

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?

• There is a limit of gathering of maximum 9 individuals.
• Social distancing: 1,5 meter
• Shops, schools, cafes, restaurants are closed.
• Hellenic Police is responsible to oversee the implementation of the restriction measures.
• Fine of 150 euros for each violation.
• A movement permit document or SMS is required before individuals exit their homes
  • https://forma.gov.gr/en/
  • https://eody.gov.gr/en/covid-19/

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
n.a.

Additional Information
The Hellenic Film Commission works from home!
https://www.filmcommission.gr/
EKOME's platform handling applications for the 35% cash rebate scheme in Greece (2 months before the beginning of production) continue to operate normally.
https://www.ekome.media/news/announcement-by-ekome/

The information found at the link below has been provided by AFCI Affiliate member Production Service Network:

https://www.productionservicenetwork.com/covid-19-country-production-status

Information immediately below was provided on March 19th, 2020 by:
Roma Lazio Film Commission
http://www.romalaziofilmcommission.it/

Contact:
Tina Bianchi
bianchi@romalaziofilmcommission.it
3464968920

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
Yes

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
www.esteri.it

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
Entire Italy

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
Yes, 3 meters between each other. Max 4 people in one room

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
All the areas

Information immediately below was provided on March 23rd 2020 by:
Malta Film Commission

Julian Guillaumier
julian.guillaumier@mfc.com.mt
+356 9967 4157

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
No.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
The Government of Malta, through the responsible authority Transport Malta, has announced the decision to suspend all inbound flights until further notice.

The suspension comes into effect as from Saturday 21st March 2020 at 1am.

Persons entering Malta from any country in the world have to go into mandatory quarantine for 14 days, and will now be liable to a fine of 3000 euro for each breach of this obligation.

The Government will keep following COVID-19 updates hour by hour and take the necessary measures to restrict the spread of Coronavirus in Malta.
Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
Yes, as above.

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
The limits imposed for mass congregations currently stands at 2,000 people for outdoors and 750 people for indoors.

The Government  however, has imposed the closure of places open to the public as per the legal notice attached below.

http://www.justiceservices.gov.mt/DownloadDocument.aspx?app=lp&itemid=30003&l=1

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
The Government has imposed the closure of places open to the public, therefore various locations will be temporarily closed and shut down to filming.

The Malta Film Commission can assist in contacting any locations so as to check the current status of operation and/or restriction.
Is there any additional information you wish to provide, that may be useful to productions?
For the latest updates relating to COVID-19 in Malta, you may access the following link: https://covid19malta.info/

Please state:1. your Film Commission/Office name2. the name, title, email and phone number of the person(s) in your office to handle production inquiries.
Netherlands Film Commission
Bas van der Ree
please contact only via: bas@filmcommission.nl
www.filmcommission.nl

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
As of March 23rd 2020, all gatherings in public are strictly prohibited in the Netherlands until June 1st.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites and information on quarantine measures.
The Netherlands closes its borders to persons from outside Europe. KLM reduced flying activities by 95%.

https://www.government.nl/

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites.
Travel restrictions are in place:

• life-saving professions may travel
• people who cannot work at home and absolutely need to work outside such as hospitals, public services, cleaners and factories, etc. are allowed to travel. Social distancing: 1,5 meter (5 feet)

Urgent governmental request: STAY AT HOME!

https://www.government.nl/

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place? If yes, please provide details including links to official sites.

• A maximum of three visitors are allowed in homes.
• No gatherings in public places, none.
• Social distancing inhouse is: 1,5 meter (5 feet)
• Supermarkets and shops (for whom are still open) have guidelines of how many people may enter at once.
• Here also: social distancing 1,5 meter (5 feet)
• Restaurants and cafés are closed.
• Public transport reduced by 60%.
• Get updates at: https://www.government.nl/

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
n.a.

Additional Information
When close to other people, you can either be infected or infect others.
STAY SAFE and KEEP DISTANCE!

The information immediately below was provided on March 30, 2020 by Polish Film Institute / Polish Film Institute

Film Commission Poland / Polish Film Institute
Contact:
Anna E. Dziedzic
+48663499799
dziedzic@filmcommissionpoland.pl

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?

Film production is not prohibited but as there's a ban on gatherings bigger than 2 people it is practically impossible.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
Polish borders are currently closed (from 15th March at least until 13th April with a possible extension). There are no international flights. There's a compulsory 14 days quarantine for those who come back to the country. Cargo transport works normally. https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/travel

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
All individuals shall stay home, commuting to work and travelling is allowed only if necessary (like a medical appointment, helping elders, work which cannot be done from home, grocery shopping).

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
There's a ban on gatherings bigger than 2 people. Also, there are restrictions concerning the minimal distance that should be kept between individuals when outside - 2 metres, in the office - at least 1,5 metres.

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming (if production is shut down, you need not answer this question).
The audiovisual production in the country is currently suspended.

Additional Information
There will be changes (currently proceeded) in the cash rebate scheme due to coronavirus outbreak. Please check the www.pisf.pl and www.filmcommissionpoland.pl for the updates.

The information immediately below was provided on March 30, 2020 by Slovak Film Commission

Contact:
Zuzana Bielikova
Film Commissioner
zuzana.bielikova@filmcommission.sk
+421 905 360 033

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
no

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
Yes, People with a permanent or temporary domicile in the Slovak Republic who return to Slovakia from abroad will be obliged to remain in quarantine for 14 days
https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/news/current_issues/-/asset_publisher/lrJ2tDuQdEKp/content/opatrenia-na-zamedzenie-sirenia-ochorenia-covid-19-v-sr/10182?p_p_auth=fLk3Pf0q&_101_INSTANCE_lrJ2tDuQdEKp_redirect=%2Fweb%2Fen

http://www.uvzsr.sk/en/index.php/documents/34-public-order-announcing-issuance-of-decision-on-direction-of-the-measure-on-prevention-of-origination-and-spread-of-communicable-disease-covid-19

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
Yes.
https://www.mzv.sk/web/en/news/current_issues/-/asset_publisher/lrJ2tDuQdEKp/content/opatrenia-na-zamedzenie-sirenia-ochorenia-covid-19-v-sr/10182?p_p_auth=fLk3Pf0q&_101_INSTANCE_lrJ2tDuQdEKp_redirect=%2Fweb%2Fen

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
no

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
yes, almost all that governed by state officialities (castles, parks, mansions, museums, etc.)

Information immediately below was provided on March 19th, 2020 by:

Dimas González
(+34) 981 580 499
http://santiagodecompostelafilm.com

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
Yes

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
Yes. Spain is in complete lockdown.
https://www.boe.es/eli/es/rd/2020/03/14/463/con

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction? Yes
https://www.boe.es/eli/es/rd/2020/03/14/463/con

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
yes
https://www.boe.es/eli/es/rd/2020/03/14/463/con

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
All
Additional Information
Complete lockdown.

Information immediately below was provided on March 19th, 2020 by:
Film i skane
https://filmiskane.se/

Contact:
Mikael Svensson
mikael@filmiskane.se
+46707163202

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
No

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
Yes into Europe but not within Europe.

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
Public employees are not allowed to travel outside my region. Includes the film commission.

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
Right now more than 500.

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
No

Information immediately below was provided on March 19th, 2020 by:
British Film Commission

Contact:
US based:
Kattie Kotok
EVP – US Production
kattie.kotok@britishfilmcommission.org

US based:
Samantha Perahia MBE
Head of Production UK
samantha.perahia@britishfilmcommission.org.uk

Additional Information: 

https://www.bfi.org.uk/supporting-uk-film/covid-19-update

https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/news-event/the-coronavirus-were-here-to-help-you-think-through-your-options/

The information found at the link below has been provided by AFCI Affiliate member Production Service Network:

https://www.productionservicenetwork.com/covid-19-country-production-status

The information found at the link below has been provided by AFCI Affiliate member Production Service Network:

https://www.productionservicenetwork.com/covid-19-country-production-status

UPDATE 3/25: Dominica recorded an additional 4 cases of COVID 19, bringing the total to 11. At a press briefing on March 25, 2020 Prime Minister Roosevelt announced that the island’s airports would be closed commencing midnight on March 25, 2020. All non -essential flights to the island are suspended until further notice.

UPDATE 3/25: The Prime Minister of Dominica, Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit announced on March 24, 2020, that Dominica had recorded 7 cases of COVID 19.  In light of this, the country’s ports of entry will be closed to visitors from March 26, 2020 until further notice.   We look forward to welcoming filmmakers and producers once this crisis is over.

UPDATE 3/22: Dominica recorded its first case of COVID 19 on March 22, 2020.  All schools and daycare centres have been closed.  Persons wishing to travel to Dominica should contact their travel agent/airline/ferry operator as there are reduced flights and no ferry service into and out of the island. Additional updates on COVID-19 in Dominica can be obtained from https://www.facebook.com/GISNewsDominica/ Or by calling 767 448 2151, 767 611 4325, email health@dominica.gov.dm, or website www.dominica.gov.dm.

Who is/are the best contact(s) for production inquiries at your office?
Daphne Vidal
filmdominica@dominica.dm
+17672558206

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
All commercial flights into the country were discontinued as of midnight March 25, 2020.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
All commercial flights into the country were discontinued as of midnight March 25, 2020.

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
The country is on voluntary lockdown. Non-essential businesses are closed.

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
No more than 10 persons are allowed to congregate in any area at any one time.

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
All eco-tourism sites and attractions are closed.
https://www.facebook.com/Dominicas-Forestry-Wildlife-Parks-DivisionEnvironmental-Education-Unit-574968226039832/

Is there any additional information you wish to provide, that may be useful to productions?
Official information on COVID-19 can be obtained from http://dominica.gov.dm/updates.

Information immediately below was provided on March 23rd, 2020 by:

Dominican Republic Film Commission:

Yvette Marichal
Film Commissioner
direccion@dgcine.gob.do

Manuela Germán
Head of the Technical Department
sirecine@dgcine.gob.do

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
Yes.

https://dgcine.gob.do/web/2020/03/comunicado-medidas-de-la-direccion-general-de-cine-dgcine-ante-el-covid-19-en-la-republica-dominicana/

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
Yes.

Closure of all air, land and sea borders from 19 March. Foreign travelers are advised to consider leaving as soon as possible. Restrictions on non-essential movement (i.e. food shopping, medical care, exercise. Cultural and sporting activities prohibited; large gatherings restricted; restaurants and bars closed; public transport limited.

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
Yes.
Closure of all air, land and sea borders from 19 March. Foreign travelers are advised to consider leaving as soon as possible. Restrictions on non-essential movement (i.e. food shopping, medical care, exercise. Cultural and sporting activities prohibited; large gatherings restricted; restaurants and bars closed; public transport limited.

https://msp.gob.do/web/?p=6627

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
Large gatherings are either prohibited or restricted.
Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
No shooting permits will be issued while the state of emergency is in place.
Additional Information

In response to the rapidly evolving events surrounding COVID-19, the President of the Dominican Republic has issued a statement declaring a national state of emergency, prohibiting all activities except those that are regarded as essential needs, this includes shoots of any audiovisual projects. We are all living a worldwide situation where the lives and the health of everyone are of utmost importance to us here at the Dominican Republic Film Commission.

The DR Film Commission has issued a statement in which we order the suspension of all filming activities, going into effect on March 19 until April 3 (tentatively, as we see how this situation progresses). In the current state of emergency, it is impossible to guarantee that there will be absolute isolation and no contact in an audiovisual project in order to avoid the spread of COVID-19, which generates a risk for cast, crew and service providers.

The Dominican Republic Film Commission does not authorize the continuation of any shoots at this moment; our country is in a national state of emergency as declared by our President, Danilo Medina. We are facing a global health urgency situation, yet following the new government measures announced this week – and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty – this is now our only viable option. Clearly, this is not a course of action we had hoped to take and we apologize for this disruptions.

We take the health and safety of both our local and international cast and crew very seriously and we are taking preventative steps to ensure the wellbeing of all those who make up the film industry. We all must remain alert and secluded until the current situation is under control and we can resume all the audiovisual shoots when our local authorities indicate us to do so. Until then, please stay safe.

Kindest Regards,
Yvette Marichal
Film Commissioner
Dominican Republic Film Commission

The information immediately below was provided on March 28, 2020 by Jamaica Film Commission

Contact:
film@jamprocorp.com

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
We are still issuing film registrations however, we are only doing so in alignment with travel restrictions and community gathering restrictions issued by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health. In all cases we are closely reviewing production dates and working with clients to schedule safe dates

https://www.moh.gov.jm/edu-resources/learn-about-the-coronaviruses/
https://opm.gov.jm/news/

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
Non-essential travel (incoming) was restricted on March 23, 2020 for 14 days in the first instance and will be reviewed continually. All incoming passengers will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Goods/trade is not restricted.

https://www.moh.gov.jm/edu-resources/learn-about-the-coronaviruses/
https://opm.gov.jm/news/

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
As above

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
No more than 20 persons can congregate in public places - March 23, 2020

Additional Information
The Jamaica Film Commission is open, but we are working remotely. Please contact us at film@jamprocorp.com

The information immediately below was provided on March 26, 2020, by Film U.S. Virgin Islands

Contact:
Film USVI
Luana Wheatley
Director, U.S. Virgin Islands Film Office
http://www.filmusvi.com

It is still possible to travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands by commercial airline or private jet. Passengers will have to take a temperature test upon landing administered by the Department of Heath. Additionally, passengers arriving from NY or California may be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days. We expect anyone choosing to come to the USVI exercise the utmost caution and be mindful of health of our community. Our airports and seaports can not close without federal mandate.

The Governor of the US Virgin Islands has: ordered all accommodation types to cease accepting reservations/guests for the next 30 days (exceptions exist for certain business travelers); bars/restaurants are closed for in-house seating but takeout options are available; passenger numbers on inter-island ferries is limited; and many non-essential businesses are closed until further notice. No curfew is currently in place.

Many of our offices are closed in order to flatten out the curve and keep everyone safe. The Governor has also advised that we STAY HOME. We are practicing social distancing when we have to visit locations such as grocery/big box stores and general retail locations.

Updated information is available at www.usviupdate.com; www.vi.gov; and www.doh.vi.gov.

We look forward to welcoming back productions when it has been deemed safe to travel.

Stay safe. Be smart.

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Information immediately below was provided on March 23rd 2020 by:

Luana Wheatley
lawheatley@usvitourism.vi
340-244-2404

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
There is no government mandate currently that would shut down a production. No island-wide quarantine has been issued as yet.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
As of today, 3/19, there are no travel restrictions in the territory.

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
No travel restrictions.

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
Limit is 10. This was just announced.

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
National Parks on St. John and St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Is there any additional information you wish to provide, that may be useful to productions?
Because we are a U.S. Territory, we follow the same health and safety precautions as the continental United States.

The information immediately below was provided on March 26, 2020 by Ausfilm.

Contact:
Ausfilm
Erin Stam
EVP, International Production
Erin.stam@ausfilm.com
+1 310-229-2361

Is there currently a government mandate shutting down production in your jurisdiction?
No.

Are there travel restrictions coming into the country?
Yes. Only Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate families may enter Australia. All travelers to Australia are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus

Are there travel restrictions within your jurisdiction?
Yes. Queensland, South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania have closed their borders.

• http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2020/3/24/border-control-slows-virus-spread
• https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/news/media-releases/news/south-australias-borders-to-close
• http://newsroom.nt.gov.au/mediaRelease/32111
• http://www.premier.tas.gov.au/releases/nation_leading_border_restrictions_to_protect_tasmanians

Are there limits on the number of people who can congregate/work in one place?
Yes. New measure as of today with a stay at home order with guests to a minimum and small numbers. Bars, clubs, places of worship, indoor sports facilities, gyms, museums, cafes, stores and restaurants closed. The latter are allowed to provide take away food.
https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures-24-March-2020

Are you aware of any locations temporarily shut down to filming?
No space specifically shut to filming, but the restrictions detailed in answer to question 5 preclude filming.

Additional information ---

18 March 2020:
We now advise all Australians: do not travel overseas at this time. This is our highest advice level (level 4 of 4). If you are already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Regardless of your destination, age or health, our advice is do not travel at this time.

As more countries close their borders or introduce travel restrictions, overseas travel is becoming more complex and difficult. You may not be able to return to Australia when you had planned to. Consider whether you have access to health care and support systems if you get sick while overseas. If you decide to return to Australia, do so as soon as possible. Commercial options may become less available.

If you are overseas and cannot, or do not want to, return to Australia, follow the advice of local authorities. Take care to minimize your risk of exposure to coronavirus including by self-isolating. If you choose to stay, note our ability to provide consular assistance in some places may be limited due to restrictions on movement and other services.

If you decide to return to Australia, you will now be required to self-isolate for 14 days. This applies to all travelers, including Australian citizens. For details see the Australian Border Force website.

Contact your airline, travel agent or insurance company to discuss your travel plans and options for canceling or postponing current bookings, or to arrange commercial flights back to Australia.

All cruise ships which have sailed from a foreign port have been banned from entering Australian ports for 30 days.

All of the above advice has also been provided to Australian Government staff, who have been instructed to instead use video-conferencing and other communication technologies as much as possible.

The Foreign Minister decided on 17 March to offer voluntary departures globally for all dependants of staff at our overseas posts, staff at high risk due to underlying health conditions and staff the head of mission considers non-essential for ongoing operations.

For more information see our Coronavirus (COVID-19) – information for Australian travelers page.

For urgent consular assistance contact:

+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas
1300 555 135 from within Australia

For non-urgent inquiries, email smartraveller@dfat.gov.au
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/crisis/covid-19-and-travel

Australian Government Department of Health:
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-current-situation-and-case-numbers

New South Wales:
Health Department:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/covid-19-latest.aspx

Queensland:
Queensland Health:
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
Pandemic Risk Management for Business:
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/protecting-business/disaster-resilience/pandemic-risk-management

Victoria:
Health Department:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-daily-update

Western Australia:
Department of Premier and Cabinet:
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates
State of Emergency Declarations:
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/coronavirus-covid-19-state-of-emergency-declarations

Fijian Ministry of Health and Medical Services
http://www.health.gov.fj/media-release-12-covid-19-novel-coronavirus/

ARGENTINA FILM COMMISSION
Ana Aizenberg
Film Commissioner
ana.aizenberg@gmail.com

In case of any inquiry regarding production in Argentina please contact your local Argentina Consulate.

The information found at the link below has been provided by AFCI Affiliate member Production Service Network:

https://www.productionservicenetwork.com/covid-19-country-production-status

The information found at the link below has been provided by AFCI Affiliate member Production Service Network:

https://www.productionservicenetwork.com/covid-19-country-production-status