When do I need a filming permit?
A filming permit is required if you wish to use Council land for the purpose of still photography, television, feature films, advertising and television commercials, documentaries and music videos.
How do I apply for a filming permit?
Filming permits must be submitted online
- Download the Application form. Fill it out and upload when submitting your application. (You can only upload PDF, JPEG, JPG documents)
- Read application form carefully it includes a checklist of what we require to assess your application.
- Complete the Filming Notification Letter Template to upload with your application.
- Read our permit user guide to help with submitting an online application, creating a new login and resetting your password.
- Click here to submit your application online.
- You will receive an application number immediately and it will be sent directly to the permits team for processing.
- You will be notified once an assessment has been completed.
How long will my permit take?
You will need to submit your application 10 business days prior to the proposed filming date where
- A road closure is proposed
- Filming is occurring in a council park, building, facility or oval
- Reserved car parking is required
You will need to submit your application 7 business days prior to the proposed filming date for filming on our footpaths only.
Filming permit applications cannot be fast tracked you must adhere to the above timeframes for your application to be considered.
How much will my permit cost?
Filming Permit Fees
- Assessment fee (non-refundable and paid at application submission) - $112.30
- Commercial/major impact filming – $1372.80
- Commercial/low impact filming - $458.65
- Student filming – no charge
- Non-profit making films – no charge (you must provide your Victoria Fundraising Registration Number)
Inspection fees
- Inspection fee – $162.30
- Out of hours inspection fee – $504.90
Inspection/s are required when Traffic Management is implemented for the filming activity.
Parking fees
If you require parking in the area you will need to complete the parking request information on pages 5 and 6 of the filming permit application form. This will be referred and assessed by our Parking Services Team. You will be charged a daily rate for each parking bay you require.
Commercial street
- First day – $124.80
- Subsequent day – $72.80
Non-commercial street
- First day – $83.20
- Subsequent day – $41.60
If you are filming on private land & only require parking, please contact our Parking Services Team on 03 9205 5555
Parks, sports grounds and council buildings
If you require use of a Yarra facility, park, sports ground or other open space, your application will be referred and assessed by the appropriate department to ensure it meets our hiring conditions and the location is available. If approved a separate booking fee will apply for all filming applicants. Student or Not for profit applicants may be eligible for a reduced rate.
Filming Approval Act 2014
In Victoria there is legislation to standardise the process for obtaining commercial filming permits on public land managed by local Councils and State Government agencies.
The Filming Approval Act 2014, provides a framework for the approval of filming permits. It outlines 8 film friendly principles and the guidelines for commercial filming on public land across the state.
Other resources available
For more information call Yarra City Council on 9205 5555 or email [email protected].
When do I need a filming permit?
A filming permit is required if you wish to use Council land for the purpose of still photography, television, feature films, advertising and television commercials, documentaries and music videos.
How do I apply for a filming permit?
Filming permits must be submitted online
- Download the Application form. Fill it out and upload when submitting your application. (You can only upload PDF, JPEG, JPG documents)
- Read application form carefully it includes a checklist of what we require to assess your application.
- Complete the Filming Notification Letter Template to upload with your application.
- Read our permit user guide to help with submitting an online application, creating a new login and resetting your password.
- Click here to submit your application online.
- You will receive an application number immediately and it will be sent directly to the permits team for processing.
- You will be notified once an assessment has been completed.
How long will my permit take?
You will need to submit your application 10 business days prior to the proposed filming date where
- A road closure is proposed
- Filming is occurring in a council park, building, facility or oval
- Reserved car parking is required
You will need to submit your application 7 business days prior to the proposed filming date for filming on our footpaths only.
Filming permit applications cannot be fast tracked you must adhere to the above timeframes for your application to be considered.
How much will my permit cost?
Filming Permit Fees
- Assessment fee (non-refundable and paid at application submission) - $112.30
- Commercial/major impact filming – $1372.80
- Commercial/low impact filming - $458.65
- Student filming – no charge
- Non-profit making films – no charge (you must provide your Victoria Fundraising Registration Number)
Inspection fees
- Inspection fee – $162.30
- Out of hours inspection fee – $504.90
Inspection/s are required when Traffic Management is implemented for the filming activity.
Parking fees
If you require parking in the area you will need to complete the parking request information on pages 5 and 6 of the filming permit application form. This will be referred and assessed by our Parking Services Team. You will be charged a daily rate for each parking bay you require.
Commercial street
- First day – $124.80
- Subsequent day – $72.80
Non-commercial street
- First day – $83.20
- Subsequent day – $41.60
If you are filming on private land & only require parking, please contact our Parking Services Team on 03 9205 5555
Parks, sports grounds and council buildings
If you require use of a Yarra facility, park, sports ground or other open space, your application will be referred and assessed by the appropriate department to ensure it meets our hiring conditions and the location is available. If approved a separate booking fee will apply for all filming applicants. Student or Not for profit applicants may be eligible for a reduced rate.
Filming Approval Act 2014
In Victoria there is legislation to standardise the process for obtaining commercial filming permits on public land managed by local Councils and State Government agencies.
The Filming Approval Act 2014, provides a framework for the approval of filming permits. It outlines 8 film friendly principles and the guidelines for commercial filming on public land across the state.
Other resources available
For more information call Yarra City Council on 9205 5555 or email [email protected].
