Film Permit Fees & Associated Costs

The tables below are provided for convenience. Reference the Film Permit Fees PDF above for the official fees, language, and amounts.

DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT	UNIT / TIME
A) Film Permit (3-7 Day)1, 3	$707.00	Per 7 days
B) Film Permit (1-2 Day)1, 3	$398.00	Per day
C) Post-Secondary Student Film Permit (3-7 Day)2	$100.00	Per 7 days
D) Post-Secondary Student Film Permit (1-2 Day)2	$25.00	Per day
Non-Profit/Charitable Organization1	$25.00	Per permit
E) Street/Sidewalk Use Fee	$200.00	Per permit
F) Use of City Property (not otherwise listed)	$250.00	Per day
G) User of City Parking Space	$5.00	Per Space, Per 4-hour period
H) Use of City Parking Facility	$709.00	Per application
I) Rental of Police Motor	$60.00	Per day
J) Change (Rider) to Film Permit	$67.00	Each change
K) Film Permit “No Parking” Signs	$1.00	Each
L) Library Facility Usage Fee	Varies, see DOWNLOAD PDF above.	Varies
M) Parks & Recreation Facility Usage	Varies, see TABLE BELOW.	Varies

 

¹ Processing Fee, Non-Refundable, Charitable Films are exempt
² Processing Fee, Non-Refundable, K-12 Student Films are exempt
³ Any officers who are cancelled with less than a 24-hour notice will be charged a 4-hour minimum

 

Other Important Information

“No Parking” Signs

Certain areas can be posted for “No Parking” to reserve parking spaces for the production vehicles. Prior to the film permit times, the production company will post the “No Parking” signs for the parking areas allocated in the permit.

Cancelling

Upon a short notice cancellation, if the officer cannot be notified before he goes to the location, the Officer will still be paid a four (4) hour minimum, for which the film company will be billed. Once the film permit request form has been submitted, an application fee will be charged when the company representative fails to withdraw the request 24 hours prior to the requested film shoot. If a Fire Safety Officer has been assigned, please call 818-238-3386 to cancel.

Complaints

If there should be a problem at the location, it is the responsibility of the senior law enforcement officer working the job to handle the situation, or contact the Traffic Commander, Film Coordinator or Watch Commander to mediate.

Distribution of Permit

A copy of the film permit will be given to the production company. A copy of the film permit must be on hand at all times at the film location. A copy of the permit will be distributed to the appropriate City departments involved.

 

Fire Department Permit Fees

DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT	UNIT / TIME
Open Flame on Motion Picture Set	$263.00	Per Permit
Pyrotechnics/Special Effects	$444.00	Per Permit
Hot Works (Welding/Cutting/Grinding)	$200.00	Per Permit
Vehicles on Set	$267.00	Per Permit
Tents & Other Membrane Structures	$245.00	Per Permit
Fire Film Safety Permit / TPL	$267.00	Per Permit
TPL Permit Enforcement	$267.00	Per Permit
Student Film Permit	$25.00	Per Permit
Fire Safety Officer	$140.00	Per Hour (4-hr Minimum)

 

RENTAL OF FIRE EQUIPMENT

When a fire apparatus is to be used in a fire scene, or when it is intended to depict normal fire department operations, minimum manpower requirements shall be as required by the Fire Department. If an apparatus is to be used for background, only the necessary drivers for that apparatus will be required. Some special effects may require the assignment of a fire apparatus and manpower as determined by the Fire Department.

 

Facility Usage Fee

DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT	UNIT / TIME
1) DeBell Golf Course and Par 3	$1,000.00	Per Day
2) Starlight Bowl	$5,000.00	Per 4 Hours
3) Roller Hockey Rink	$200.00	Per Hour (2-Hour Minimum)
4) Swimming Pool	$200.00	Per Hour (2-Hour Minimum)
5) Acitivty Pool	$200.00	Per Hour (2-Hour Minimum)
6) Theatre	$200.00	Per Hour (2-Hour Minimum)
7) Tennis Center	$200.00	Per Hour (2-Hour Minimum)
8) Skate Park	$200.00	Per Hour (2-Hour Minimum)
9) Gym	$200.00	Per Hour (2-Hour Minimum)
10) Other Parks and Recreation Facilities	$200.00	Per Hour (2-Hour Minimum)

 

RENTAL OF CITY PROPERTY

In the event the location representative requests to film on City property, a license and entry agreement must be executed. See Rules and Regulations Sections 11 through 13.

 

STAFFING COSTS

Administrative Processing Costs for short-term, temporary use of City Property (non-refundable)	$250.00 Per License/Entry Agreement
Site Preparation Staffing Costs	100% of Staff Hourly Rate

 

The basic facility usage fee will be a minimum of $200. Each facility will be treated separately (i.e. parking, ball diamond, classroom, etc.). Parking will be assessed at $3 per parking space used up to an 8 hour period. If required by the Department Director, 100% of staff supervision with a 2 hour minimum will be assigned and will be compensated based on the applicable hourly rate.

Notice: The Park, Recreation and Community Services Department will be given a minimum of 72 hours to determine availability, feasibility and staffing necessary to accommodate each request. For requests submitted after the stated notification period, all costs will be doubled.

Cancellations: Administrative Costs will not be refunded.

(I) Additional fees may apply if various City departments are required to process a film permit.

 

Additional Fees

Non-Profit Organization Film Permit Processing Fee	$40 Each
Post-Secondary Student Film Change (Rider) to Film Permit - Processing Fee	$20.00 Each
Film Permit Violation Fee	$150.00
Police Personnel	$150.00/hr (4-hr Minimum is Required)