i was wondering if anyone had any information on aquiring permits for filming locations such as who you contact rough estimate on what cost is like really anything would be helpful thank you
location permitting
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I shot on Marco Island a few years ago. While I didn't personally do the
permit work - I hired a local UPM - I know the
Film Commission for Southwest Florida's Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades
is the place to ask for specific information.
I'll even narrow it down for you: Permit info . I know you will need an
insurance rider but I believe the permit itself is free. You should call, or
better yet show up in person and speak to a rep. A great way to make
contacts!
In many cases a permit isn't needed in your area. We were on private
property for most of the shoot but we did use pyro (we blew up a house)
and gunfire and stunts for four days. For that we needed a permit.
permit work - I hired a local UPM - I know the
Film Commission for Southwest Florida's Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades
is the place to ask for specific information.
I'll even narrow it down for you: Permit info . I know you will need an
insurance rider but I believe the permit itself is free. You should call, or
better yet show up in person and speak to a rep. A great way to make
contacts!
In many cases a permit isn't needed in your area. We were on private
property for most of the shoot but we did use pyro (we blew up a house)
and gunfire and stunts for four days. For that we needed a permit.
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thank you extremely helpful i will do that. also that shoot you were talking about sounds awesome would love to see ot
Location Agreements and Permits
You may not need a permit in every case. That is determined by the local governance. You should ALWAYS obtain a signed location agreement, however. This is a document that outlines all the details of the shoot and advises that the owner of the property is agreeing all images of said property may be used in accordance with the movie.
So back to the original question, the permit is typically obtained through the city in which you're filming. Check for a film commission first, otherwise mayor's office is the way to go. The price can be anything. I shot in a small town in eastern Washington, and the mayor closed Main St. for the entire afternoon for us to shoot and didn't ask for a dime. Local businesses let us stage there for free, so we had a local theater with full dressing rooms for HMW. Individual locations may charge a fee to shoot there which is to be negotiated with the owner.
On the other side, you shoot in L.A. and you MUST have a permit to shoot ANYWHERE within the city, even if it's your own home, and there are additional fees all over the place depending on the type of location it is. And people do get uppity about it - I know a producer who was arrested for having a three man crew inside a crew member's house, with limited talent and all trucks and cars within the driveway space, when the neighbor saw a couple lights go inside and called the cops. Some of that goes to good neighbor policy though - it's always a good idea to inform neighbors of shooting out of respect. There will be far fewer hiccups that way.
Happy filming!
You may not need a permit in every case. That is determined by the local governance. You should ALWAYS obtain a signed location agreement, however. This is a document that outlines all the details of the shoot and advises that the owner of the property is agreeing all images of said property may be used in accordance with the movie.
So back to the original question, the permit is typically obtained through the city in which you're filming. Check for a film commission first, otherwise mayor's office is the way to go. The price can be anything. I shot in a small town in eastern Washington, and the mayor closed Main St. for the entire afternoon for us to shoot and didn't ask for a dime. Local businesses let us stage there for free, so we had a local theater with full dressing rooms for HMW. Individual locations may charge a fee to shoot there which is to be negotiated with the owner.
On the other side, you shoot in L.A. and you MUST have a permit to shoot ANYWHERE within the city, even if it's your own home, and there are additional fees all over the place depending on the type of location it is. And people do get uppity about it - I know a producer who was arrested for having a three man crew inside a crew member's house, with limited talent and all trucks and cars within the driveway space, when the neighbor saw a couple lights go inside and called the cops. Some of that goes to good neighbor policy though - it's always a good idea to inform neighbors of shooting out of respect. There will be far fewer hiccups that way.
Happy filming!
yes i agree i always inform my neighbors whenn ill be filming. i still have yet to contact the filming commision but look to do so this week. thanks for the help got me headed in the right direction.