Filming in public and private areas
ScreenACT would like to remind filmmakers about the need to obtain approval to film at many locations within the ACT and Capital Region.
Certain types of filming activities are not permitted in many public locations without first obtaining permission and, in some cases, paying a fee. Not all location owners charge a fee for filming on their premises and those that do charge a fee are often open to negotiation! However, many have formal approval processes relating to commercial filming on their premises, which are aimed at protecting the location, the public and your crew.
When planning to film at any location within the ACT and Capital Region, you should consider what approvals may be required well before filming is due to take place. ScreenACT can assist you with obtaining contact details for many public and private locations in the ACT and Capital Region, through our extensive Location Contacts Database. In the circumstance the location you are interested in is not listed, we are happy to do the running around and identify the correct contact for your location. ScreenACT can also assist with suggesting locations to suit the needs of your script using our Photographic Locations Database, which currently holds around 4,000 photos.
If you would like to know more about filming in public places, the Arts Law website (www.artslaw.com.au) provides some general information which may be useful – see the information sheet Do I need a location release? and Frequently Asked Questions.
If in doubt, contact ScreenACT and we can provide you with an appropriate contact for your enquiry. All ACT location enquiries should be directed to Edward Chalmers at edward.chalmers@act.gov.au. All NSW Capital Region location enquiries should be directed to Robert Pickles at robert.pickles (a) act.gov.au.
Certain types of filming activities are not permitted in many public locations without first obtaining permission and, in some cases, paying a fee. Not all location owners charge a fee for filming on their premises and those that do charge a fee are often open to negotiation! However, many have formal approval processes relating to commercial filming on their premises, which are aimed at protecting the location, the public and your crew.
When planning to film at any location within the ACT and Capital Region, you should consider what approvals may be required well before filming is due to take place. ScreenACT can assist you with obtaining contact details for many public and private locations in the ACT and Capital Region, through our extensive Location Contacts Database. In the circumstance the location you are interested in is not listed, we are happy to do the running around and identify the correct contact for your location. ScreenACT can also assist with suggesting locations to suit the needs of your script using our Photographic Locations Database, which currently holds around 4,000 photos.
If you would like to know more about filming in public places, the Arts Law website (www.artslaw.com.au) provides some general information which may be useful – see the information sheet Do I need a location release? and Frequently Asked Questions.
If in doubt, contact ScreenACT and we can provide you with an appropriate contact for your enquiry. All ACT location enquiries should be directed to Edward Chalmers at edward.chalmers@act.gov.au. All NSW Capital Region location enquiries should be directed to Robert Pickles at robert.pickles (a) act.gov.au.