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ANCINE letter & permits

If you are planning to film in Brazil, there is much to know about the permits and authorizations needed.

Do you need ANCINE authorization?

All foreign film production projects within Brazil require prior authorization by the Brazilian Film Agency (ANCINE). Commercials, documentaries and institutional videos require this approval; news productions are exempt. Foreign entities must partner with a local production company; this company oversees the application process.


Story Productions has assisted various projects in obtaining approval to film in Brazil, including travel documentaries, corporate films and reality television.


For more detailed information on the authorization process, read our article on the necessary visas to shoot in Brazil. Already started the approval process? Learn more about bringing film equipment in and out of Brazil while you wait for authorization.

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TRAVELING TO BRAZIL WITH FILM EQUIPMENT

As of January 1 2022, the rules have changed and the ATA Carnet is no longer accepted in Brazil. Therefore, when an international crew plans to bring filming and sound recording equipment into the country, they now need to complete the e-DBV, an “Electronic Declaration of Traveller’s Goods”. Read more on bringing camera equipment into Brazil.


Story Productions is a Brazilian production company, registered with ANCINE, and has a long history of working with international production companies from around the world, helping them to meet all of the ANCINE requirements and get their production in Brazil off the ground.

Recent projects assisted by Story Productions include

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Travel Documentary

Episode of “Food Paradise International”, a Travel Channel series (partnership with Loud TV, USA)
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Corporate Film

Episode of Chefs Film Brazil – Unilever (partnership with VCCP KIN, UK)
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Reality Television

Episodes of “House Hunters International, a Home and Garden Television Network Series” (partnership with Leopard USA)
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Corporate Films

“My first Amazon Adventure” – Vodafone (partnership with Mediadante, Qatar);
“BP at its best” – British Petroleum (partnership with BP-TV, UK);

More about filming in Brazil

For production tips and location spotlights browse the sections below
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RIO DE JANEIRO

Getting the most out of your shoot in Rio
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THE AMAZON

Tips for success when filming in the jungle
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An aerial view of a city and a beach at sunset.
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SANTOS

An in depth look at this coastal city
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OTHER SERVICES

Concept and script development

Location scout

Casting your production in Brazil

Post-production

ANCINE letter & permits

Full production services

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Remote direction | Live streaming

Still Photography

Equipment rental

Co-production

Stop-motion animation