Filming
Council will consider applications to film, including still photography, within its gardens and reserves subject to Council's discretion and prior approval.
Council will also consider applications from those wishing to use roadways, footpaths and laneways to facilitate their film shoot.
Apply for filming permit
Download and complete the application forms:
Filming Application 2010 (245.47kB) and Traffic Managment and Filming 2010 (60.36kB)
Note that a Public Liability Insurance cover of $10 million is mandatory, as is a professionally prepared traffic management plan.
Timeframe
Apply for your permit a minimum of ten working days prior to filming. Advance notice is required to allow for processing of the application and for the issue of a Road/Footpath Occupancy Permit (prior site inspections are involved).
To apply for a permit, contact Council's Construction Management Branch on 9205 5063.
If you would like to inquire about the filming in a Council park or garden, please contact Council's Facilities and Events Liaison Officer on 9205 5205.
Costs
Fees apply for filming within the locality.
The following fee schedule was adopted by Council in the 2011/2012 budget:
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Filming in municipality/commercial still photography (per film site):
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Commercial Profit Making-Film/Ad Producers-Major impact: Permit
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Taxable
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$925.00
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Commercial Profit Making-Film/Ad Producers-Major impact: Inspection
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Taxable
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$112.00
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Commercial Profit Making-Film/Ad Producers-Major impact: Inspection (weekends)
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Taxable
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$340.00
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Small budget productions (incl films & ads)- Minor impact: Permit
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Taxable
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$310.00
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Small budget productions (incl films & ads)- Minor impact: Inspection
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Taxable
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$112.00
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Small budget productions (incl films & ads)- Minor impact: Inspection (weekends)
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Taxable
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$340.00
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Student Filming (including still photography)
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GST Free
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No Charge
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Non Profit Making Filming (including still photography)
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GST Free
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No Charge
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Additional fee if filming takes place on a weekend or public holiday.
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Taxable
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$120.00
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Parking fees may apply and will need to be discussed with Council's Parking Services on 9205 5299.
Further information
Construction Management Branch
9205 5063
info@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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