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.
Lead in times for parking
- 8 clear working days for suspensions
- 5 clear working days for dispensation
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
Page updated: 7 Jun 2011
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