Please apply using the Shooting Cooperation Request Form.
Click here for the Shooting Cooperation Request Form.
If the volume of your proposal or the related materials are too large to upload via the form, please send them separately to film@kcva.or.jp.
Kobe FO is a non-profit public organization, so its shooting support services are free of charge. However, during shooting, actual expenses related to the shoot-such as facility usage and road use permit fees-may apply depending on the location. Kobe FO does not cover these expenses on behalf of the filmmaker.
Kobe FO offers a location scouting subsidy program.
A preliminary screening is required for subsidy disbursement. Please refer to the location scouting subsidy guidelines in the Introduction section.
In addition, the Japanese government (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) has established a support system for overseas filmmakers to cover location production costs in Japan. Please contact JFC for further details.
Japan Film Commission:
Tel: +81-3-6264-2042
Fax: +81-3-6264-2043
E-Mail: jfc@japanfc.org
While photography is permitted in certain locations, drone and unmanned aircraft operations are regulated under Japanese aviation law. Unauthorized flights are prohibited. In addition to applying for permission from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, you must also obtain consent from the facility manager where the flight will take place.
Click here to apply to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
https://www.mlit.go.jp/en/koku/uas.html
The time required to obtain shooting permission varies depending on the location and content of the shoot.
Typically, it takes about one week to one month to obtain permission, so please consult with Kobe FO as soon as possible.
Kobe FO has a collection of actual footage of scenes captured within Kobe City. This footage is provided free of charge to media organizations, travel agencies, video producers, and others for use in content that contributes to promoting tourism and enhancing Kobe's image.
If you wish to use the footage, please submit a request by completing and submitting the Video Provision Request Form. Kobe FO will review the purpose and content of the request and determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis.
For further details, click on the "Video Library".
Please check the Immigration Services Agency website.
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/entertainer04.html