Application Submission |
Step 1 |
Contact Film Office to discuss the scope of your proposed work, including your requested dates, locations, City Services requests, parking and equipment needs, footprint, etc. |
Step 2 |
Production reviews policies and procedures, film bylaw, and code of conduct then completes the online application. |
Step 3 |
- Filming Coordinator approaches City staff with location request.
- Production to contact staff to review on site request.
- Quote of civic location services generated by City facility staff.
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Step 4 |
Production conducts tech survey and invites Filming Coordinator. |
Step 5 |
Production submits neighbourhood letter and map to Filming Coordinator for approval. |
Step 6 |
Poll neighbourhood if necessary in accordance with the City’s film policies and procedures section 4.3. Polling is required when; filming multiple days, filming outside curfew, special effects or loud noises and road closures. |
Step 7 |
Filming Coordinator contacts applicable City Services (Police, Fire, Electrical, Sign Shop, etc.) using information from neighbourhood letter and map. |
Step 8 |
Costs are determined using the fee schedule. |
Application Review and Issuing Permit |
THEN |
Draft permit is issued. Any necessary changes can be made at this time. |
THEN |
Permit is paid for in full (prior to filming) at City Hall; any changes after permit is issued will be subject to a $300 fee. |
Refunding Deposit |
THEN |
Once the project has been completed, City Services (Police, etc.) additional fees and fines are calculated. |
THEN |
The City will process any additional costs, a refund cheque will be issued to production. |