Filming Process Matrix

Processing Filming Permits

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
  1. Filming Coordinator approaches City staff with location request.
  2. Production to contact staff to review on site request.
  3. Quote of civic location services generated by City facility staff.  
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.