A Good Safety Tip

[Modern Day Myth Prod. LLC]

I called and asked my local film commission office about doing outdoor rehearsals for our science fiction military shoot this June. I asked what the procedure is for just rehearsing actors with prop guns that are toys and look like toys for the sake of rehearsals.

They said it is treated just like a shoot because it involves weapons even though they look like toys. Real weapons can be painted to look like toys is the reason. We need to apply for permits, get the public parks approval, and have a police officer present. Most likely, apply for set insurance too. We can do rehearsals for zero budget because nothing is being filmed and get an insurance waiver here in NYC. But, we are required to follow all of the steps for everyone's safety.

 

[Modern Day Myth Prod. LLC]

Safety advisors is a better term because that is what they are constantly checking.

By the way, permits are no longer for free. I just checked on their web site. There is a $300 fee for permits that must be paid by money order or certified check.

Their web site states too if it is determined that insurance costs are too much of a burden to a production, they may be eligable for an insurance waiver.

I need to budget in that $300 fee.

 

[sonnyboo]

I just want to make sure anyone reading this doesn't get the wrong idea about permits and weapons on real shoots. Yes, call the local film office, but make sure you do NOT assume the answers or misinterpret what they tell you.