Filming in Venezuela
Hiring a fixer in Venezuela
With all the travel alerts in place, you might have a difficult time staying calm during your filming in Venezuela. However, our fixer in Venezuela will keep you away from dangerous areas. It is also wise to not show off expensive clothes or jewelry in public. Do not accept taxi rides from strangers and use radio-dispatched ones or from reputable hotels. The closer you travel to border areas with Colombia, the higher the risk of danger.
Cultural facts
Besides not having film permits in Venezuela, or making drug jokes, there are a few other things that can get you in trouble. Arriving earlier or on time for a meal is considered greedy. The OK sign is obscene. Don’t be offended if locals give you a nickname based on race and appearance. Do not back away when conversing – it’s considered rude. Conversations may include friendly touching. Don’t take pictures of locals without permission.
Weather when filming in Venezuela
Venezuela has several different climatic zones. The lowland areas are tropical, while temperatures fall on higher ground as the mountain ranges begin. The Tierra Fria mountains have a sub-alpine climate and are considerably cooler than the tropical lowlands.
Temperatures in Caracas, in the far north of the country on the Caribbean coastline, ranging from 24C to 27C throughout the year. Annual rainfall comes mostly during the wet season between May and September when it is not a good time to be filming in Venezuela.
Tax rebate in Venezuela
There are no tax incentives for feature films or commercial shootings in Venezuela. However, the favorable exchange rate means that your currency goes far here. Please note that most ATMs do not accept US-issued cards. The country is only a few hours’ flight from New York and Miami, and international filmmakers can get support from the Venezuelan Film Board in Caracas. It oversees local film production, formulating policies and implementing activities. Our fixer in Venezuela will let you know of any notifications from their side.
Conclusion on filming in Venezuela
Due to changing conditions in the country, our fixer in Venezuela considers that information presented here should always be verified, ideally with a local, before your visit. We can do more than just obtain your film permits to make sure you are covered for filming in Venezuela.
We will also make sure you are always safe and that your time here is spent developing your project as per your needs instead of looking over your shoulder. However, be aware of your surroundings as pickpockets are quite common. For more safety details and how to prepare your visit to Venezuela, get in touch. Currently, The U.S. government says that it has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela.
