Application for commercial filming

Location details

Special Requirements

Attach any relevant documents

Terms and conditions *

I confirm I have read and understand the Terms and conditions of approval.

•  I accept

Fees

Commercial Still and Motion Filming (per permit)

»  Commercial still or motion filming - Non exclusive use $90.00
»  Tourism Queensland/TTNQ supported filming - Non exclusive use $44.00
»  Commercial still or motion filming - Exclusive use $200-$1,000 per day (determined on a case by case basis)

A refundable bond maybe payable in advance and will be determined on a case by case basis.

Wedding Photography

»  One off non exclusive annual License

Student / Community Filming

»  Fees to be determined on a case by case basis

News / Current Affairs Program

»  News and current affairs programs are exempt from fees and charges for non exclusive use.

A late charge of 20% will be added for applications received less than 7 working days (non-exclusive) or 14 working days (exclusive) before commencement of filming.

Supporting information

(To be submitted at least 7 working days (non-exclusive) or 14 working days (exclusive) before commencement of filming)

1. Residential / Business notification letter

Exclusive use filming requires written notification to residences and stakeholders in the vicinity of the location by way of letterbox drop, at least 7 days prior to the start of filming. The notification should include information such as contact details, description of photography shoot, proposed location, commencement and completion dates and times, number of productions persons etc.

2. Vehicle details including number(s), type and registration

3. Copy of insurance

$20,000,000 and must cover filming dates. Public liability insurance less than $20 million would involve an assessment of risk prior to permit approval.

4. Location details / Site maps

For each Exclusive Use location, attach a photo or detailed map with locations and equipment clearly marked. If road or footpath closures are required, indicate affected areas and any parking meters, parking bays, bus stops, taxi zones or significant traffic infrastructure.

5. Traffic / Pedestrian / Parking management

Film shoots that require a unit base, essential vehicle and/or crew parking are required to submit for approval a parking plan or mud map with the application. Where filming activities require the use of a public road and alterations to traffic flow (such as stop/go traffic control) and/or parking, a Traffic Guidance Scheme/Management Plan prepared by an accredited traffic consultant will be required to be submitted in support of an application. Where public pedestrian movements are proposed to be altered, a pedestrian management strategy/plan may also be required to be submitted in support of an application

6. Letter of support

Tourism Queensland or Tourism Tropical North Queensland letter of support (non-exclusive use only)

7. Interviews

If interviews of the general public are to be conducted in public areas, a list of interview questions and the surveys purpose is to be provided