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The Metro
Orlando Film Commission assists in permitting by acting as a
liaison between production companies and city, county and state
services. In addition to processing your permit, the Film
Commission will make arrangements with the appropriate law
enforcement agency for traffic or crowd control; the fire
department for supervision of pyrotechnic effects; and any other
required city, county or state service.
Please be aware that each city's and county's
ordinance varies. The Film Commission can provide details about
restrictions and guidelines.
As a rule of thumb, allow for five days to
process a permit.
YOU NEED A
PERMIT IF:
- You are producing a feature/independent film, commercial or
series, or any other film/video/digital related project that
affects city/county/state property, equipment or facilities,
including any public property (i.e., sidewalks, highways,
etc.).
- Your production is taking place on private property and
involves production vechicles/crew vehicles parking on the street
or right-of way; involves the use of a tent or other temporary
structure; involves the use of pyrotechnics, explosives or other
incendiary devices; involves the display of any firearms or use of
gunfire; or involves stunts of any kind. Check with the Film Commission for
verification.
YOU DO NOT NEED A PERMIT IF:
- You are producing a news segment or news feature. Still
photography shoots also may not require a permit. Check with the
Film Commission for verification.
- Your production is taking place at a production studio.
- You are using a handheld camera and no other production
equipment.
WHEN COMPLETING PERMITTING FORMS, BE SURE
TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Filming location(s).
- Dates, times, and rain dates if needed.
- City/county services requested.
- A production activity report for each location listed stating:
number of personnel (crew and talent), a vehicle list with parking
requirements, and a general summary or explanation of the activity
taking place.
- A map of the location and any pertinent information affecting
location logistics including: road closures, intermittent traffic
control, production vehicle parking, position of equipment (i.e.
dolly track, cranes, generators). Having this in writing ensures
clear communication between all parties involved.
- If the location is in a neighborhood or near merchants, a
letter to all those affected needs to be distributed at least three
days before filming. Attach this letter when submitting the permit.
Secure permission from merchants if your location could potentially
impact their business. At times, signatures are required in
particular areas to verify that those merchants have granted
permission.
- Notify surrounding neighborhoods if special effects, street
closures, night productions or multiple-day shoots will take place
at a single location.
- Have the person who is responsible for the production sign the
permit. Note: The permit must be notarized before it can be
processed.
- Attach a certificate of insurance to the permit. Note: The
insurance must additionally insure the appropriate city, county or
the state of Florida. General liability is $1 million. In the
case of a pyrotechnic effect or stunt, the liability must increase
to $5 million. For city, county or state addresses, contact the
Metro Orlando Film Commission. The certificate of insurance
must be provided in order for the permit to be processed.
Large-scale or complex production projects may require
coordination of several city, county or state departments. To
expedite the permitting process, you must notify the Metro Orlando
Film Commission of your plans early in the pre-production process.
A minimum five-day notice is required by most jurisdictions. A
meeting involving your Location Manager and representatives of
various city, county or state departments may be needed before a
motion photography permit is issued.
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