TOURISM

Regulations for commercial filming and photography

1. Professional photography, film production and other art projects made out of the tourist trails could take place only with the permission of the Managing Director of the Biebrza National Park.
2. The permission can be received after fee paying and signing an agreement , which must include following information:
   • Date of the project.
   • Place/Places of the realization of the project within the area of the Biebrza National Park.
   • Fees: according to point 3 and 5 of these regulations
   • regulations of any other matters concerning protection of natural values of the park or film production or photography as well as accommodation, transportation, national park employees assistance
   • film maker or photographer statement to obey the Polish Nature Protection Act and tourist access regulations in the park.
3. The fees for photography without supporting constructions are the following:
   • monthly fee – 150 PLN + 22% VAT
   • quarterly fee – 400 PLN + 22% VAT
   • yearly fee – 1500 PLN + 22 % VAT
4. The fees do not include park entry fee.
5. Fee for filming without support filming constructions (e.g. hides, shelters etc.) amounts to 150 PLN/day + 22% VAT
6. Filming and photography support constructions need additional permit from the managing director of the national park.
7. Filming and photographing from designated tourist trails does not require any special permit
8. The photographer, film-maker must inform nominated Park Service officer before entering the park for filming/photographic activities.