Get a permit to film in San Francisco | SF.gov
Check if the locations you want to film are within SF City boundaries. We cannot issue blanket permits to film the entire city. Other agencies separately issue permits to film. You can look at photos of popular filming locations to help you scout locations and see the agencies that issue the permits for them. Contact Film SF to find out more info about which permits you will need. You need to follow additional steps if your film shoot has certain circumstances. If you plan to: If you are shooting a student film, see tips for film students shooting in SF. Send a certificate of insurance to film@sfgov.org. See insurance requirements to film in SF. Request parking with your application if you need it for production vehicles, picture vehicles, or to clear for picture. We do not accept requests for personal vehicle parking for crew or cast. You must notify the neighbors if you want to do certain activities including: Download the fillable film permit application. See instructions about how
Step-by-step You need a film permit to shoot a production for commercial or non-commercial use. Film SF | San Francisco Film Commission Applying for a permit is free. You pay per day that you are filming or parking. See permit use fees. Fill out and send in the permit application at least 5 business days before your shoot. You need a permit when shooting: Commercial productions, including digital media, advertisements, corporate videos, and PSAs Entertainment, including feature films, independent films, TV episodes, short films, and web content Student film productions Still…
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