Shooting permits in Russia — locations, drones, and street closures
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Shooting permits in Russia
Planning a trip to Russia to film a memorable documentary? Don’t leave without researching the conditions imposed for shooting permits in Russia. State-owned places demand authorization from the local administration, and there’s a type of drone permit for every production type. Without local assistance, the timeline can extend to two weeks. At Fixer Russia, we help producers worry less about logistics. Our experts assist with a permit to film in historical sites across Russia, but also with choosing filming spots, research, scouting, and crew management. Whatever you need to shoot in the cities, Fixer Russia is the local go-to partner your project needs.
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Drone permit in Russia
Before getting a drone permit in Russia, you need to know about the rules applied. Gadgets that weigh over 250 gr demand special authorization. In some cases, a flight plan can be imposed by the local municipality managing the compliance rules. The plan will have to be pre-approved by air traffic authorities. As for commercial drones, permissions are requested from the Russian aviation authorities in the city you’re filming.
Complex productions like week-long docu-series in national parks or reserves can’t start without a protected area filming permit. To avoid the stress of waiting around to start filming, partner with a local team of producers. At Fixer Russia, we offer clients access to valuable information related to filming rules across the country. If the project target is a special zone, we can easily manage a national park filming permit, and even recommend extra equipment, locations, and transport in the area.
Street closure permit filming in Moscow
Need to close a street to capture a 20-minute video? That’s totally doable if you have a street closure permit filming in Moscow. Without authorization, the risks involved are pricey. Production budgets are limited, so we don’t recommend taking foolish risks. It is understandable that the paperwork involved is challenging. Shooting permits in Russia are not all the same. It’s one thing to film on the street, and it’s something else to film in a national park or museum.
In general, a protected area filming permit is more difficult to obtain. There’s paperwork involved that usually includes describing the project in detail. Doing everything alone takes time and patience. One missing piece of paper and your request is declined. The best alternative is to go with local support. Our team has been securing international shooting permits in Russia for years. We have expertise with managing global projects and internal knowledge to secure authorizations in less than three business days.
Part of Storytailors since 2020
Fixer Russia is a proud franchise of Storytailors since 2020, and we couldn’t be happier with the results achieved. We’ve learned a lot and together we grew our teams stronger over the years. Whether it’s a street closure permit filming in Moscow or a national park filming permit, our teams have expertise to bypass all challenges that come in the way. As for shooting permits in Russia, we collaborate with fixers in different cities to make sure everything is set before filming begins. Throughout the process, we communicate with every team member to have expectations aligned. Timelines matter, and we do our best to deliver services at international quality standards.
Protected area filming permit
Lake Baikal, Yamal Peninsula or the endless reserves of Siberia are go-to filming locations. The challenge is to have a permit to film in historical sites in Russia. Unlike public streets and cities, secluded zones have more strict regulations because the habitat must be protected. To be on the safe side, get your equipment checked and crew informed on the rules. If a drone permit is needed, check the filming conditions with the local municipalities.
Managing logistics and paperwork for an international production project can create stress and uncertainty. However, with the right partner by your side, all worries become opportunities. Shooting permits in Russia are not standard permissions. The only people who can assist with understanding the process underneath are the local fixers. At Fixer Russia, we work with partners on-site and remotely. Following a close understanding of your demands, filming approval takes no longer than three business days.
