Filming Permit

Film Production Clapboard

Film and television production companies must apply for a permit with the Village of Pinecrest and adhere to a Code of Conduct outlined for this industry.

 

How to Apply

Film and television production companies must:

Step 1.Complete a Filming Permit Application(PDF, 1MB)  no less than two days before requested filming date.

Step 2.Submit a Schematic Site Plan and Parking Plan along with application for approval.

Step 3.Provide a list of all property owner’s and addresses notified of proposed production.

Step 4.Issue an insurance certificate with the Village of Pinecrest named as the Certificate Holder.

Code of Conduct

VILLAGE OF PINECREST FILMING CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CAST AND CREW

Film and television productions are all guests in residential and commercial areas and shall treat all locations and the members of the public with courtesy. It is the responsibility of each producer/production company to ensure that cast and crew comply with this Code of Conduct. Please observe the following and act accordingly. The Code of Conduct shall be distributed to every cast and crew member by the producer/production company.

1. Filming and all related activities can only take place between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. pursuant to the Filming Guidelines.

2. Production vehicles arriving on location in or near a residential neighborhood shall not enter the area before the time stipulated on the permit. Production vehicles shall park one-by-one, turning off engines as soon as possible. Cast and crew vehicles which are not covered by the location filming permit shall observe designated parking areas noted by location managers. This shall appear on the call sheet map.

3. Moving or towing of any vehicle is prohibited without the express permission of the owner of the vehicle.

4. Production vehicles shall not block or park in driveways without the express permission of the driveway owner.

5 Pedestrian traffic shall not be obstructed at any time. All cables and similar items must be channeled.

6. Cast and crew shall not trespass on residential or commercial property. They must remain within the boundaries of the property that has been permitted for filming.

7. Cast and crew meals shall be confined to the area designated in the location permit. Individuals shall eat within their designated meal area during scheduled crew meals. All trash must be disposed of properly upon completion of the meal. All napkins, plates and cups used in the course of the work day shall be disposed of in the proper receptacles. All catering, crafts service, construction, strike and personal trash must be removed from the location, ensuring that all locations are returned to their original condition.

8. Cast and crew shall observe designated smoking areas and always extinguish cigarettes in appropriate containers.

9. Removing, trimming and/or cutting of vegetation or trees is prohibited unless approved by the property owner and/or the Village, as required by the Land Development Regulations.

10. Film crew shall not remove street or traffic signs unless otherwise permitted by the Office of the Village Manager.

11. Every member of the cast and crew shall keep noise levels as low as possible at all times. Cast and crew will refrain from the use of lewd or improper language.

12. Every member of the crew shall wear a production pass (badge) when required by the location.

13. The cast and crew shall not bring guests or pets to the location unless expressly authorized in advance by the production company.

Resident Notification

It is required that film and print productions occurring in the Village of Pinecrest distribute a FILMING NOTIFICATION to identified residents/businesses impacted by a proposed production activity.

Filming activities such as gunfire, special effects, helicopters etc., may require notification of additional areas as determined by the Office of the Village Manager.

Provide list of residents/businesses notified for this production to the Village of Pinecrest.