Application Process

The process in brief

An initial telephone conversation with us is advisable.

We may ask to carry out a site visit with you. If this is necessary it will be required before the contract can be drafted and before parking / highways applications can be submitted.

We may then require a completed filming application form. This does not constitute a license, nor does its submission automatically gain permission to film. It will however help us to understand your requirements.

We will also need a copy of your public liability insurance (£2,000,000 minimum) and a risk assessment if filming on Council property or on the public highway.

If a license is required, this will be drafted and sent to you, either via email or by fax. This should be signed and faxed back.

You will be invoiced after the filming has taken place if any costs have been incurred. Therefore please ensure we have been given a purchase order (if required) by the day of the shoot.

Charges

Please see the rate card for all charges.

Notice Period

There is no set notice period by which we require your application, although there are notice periods for parking and for certain highways services, such as the control of street lighting.

Our ability to cater for your filming requirements depends upon factors such as the size of the unit, need for stunts, likelihood of disturbance to residents, noise levels and timings.

If you are filming any of the following a minimum of 7 working days notice would be preferable, although of course we do understand this is not always possible:

• Stunts
• Gunfire
• Exterior night filming
• Crowd scenes
• Playback in a residential area
• Temporary traffic control

Contact details

Rebecca Staffolani
Hackney Council
2 Hillman Street
London E8 1FB
Tel: 020 8356 3541
Fax: 020 8356 3118
Mobile: 07976 342 097
Email: rebecca.staffolani@hackney.gov.uk

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Page updated: 30 Jan 2008