Is it legal to shoot?
- Thread starter melstone
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You would need to get a permit. Most large cities have a film commissioner that will assist shoots on getting the correct permit and such.
Some places will just flat out say NO
Some places will just flat out say NO
This is such a broad, undefined question the only answer
is, "It depends".
Nick is right - you should at the very least ask your local
film commission or if their isn't one ask someone in the
building. But many cities do not require a permit under
some circumstances. So the actual answer depends on
several factors you have not told us.
is, "It depends".
Nick is right - you should at the very least ask your local
film commission or if their isn't one ask someone in the
building. But many cities do not require a permit under
some circumstances. So the actual answer depends on
several factors you have not told us.
If it's for a "news" broadcast (including for a YouTube news thing) then either you don't need a permit or they just won't charge. If it's for a "movie" and you have a tiny crew then you might be able to pull it off without paying for a permit. Big crews attract attention.
All that said, you can probably still get away without permits or permission, but do you want to chance that?
I know the film Leaving Las Vegas was filmed all over Vegas and they filmed a LOT of scenes on the Strip without permits. And that's an Oscar winning film!
I know the film Leaving Las Vegas was filmed all over Vegas and they filmed a LOT of scenes on the Strip without permits. And that's an Oscar winning film!
I film around my area with no problem. That could be due to the fact I live in a small town with loads of rural area around.
But I think city filming would require permits. You'd just have to get in touch with your local council to find out.
But I think city filming would require permits. You'd just have to get in touch with your local council to find out.