Film permit application

Film permit application
Production company*
ABN*
Address*

Address

Address Line 2

SuburbState

Postcode
Production manager*

First NameLast Name
Production manager email*
example@example.com
Production manager contact number*
Location manager*

First NameLast Name
Location manager email
example@example.com
Location manager contact number*
Location/s of filming*
Roads managed by Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) - VicRoads (DTP approval is also required)Roads managed by Council
Start date and time of use*

DayMonthYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
End date and time of use*

DayMonthYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
Title of production
Feature FilmTelemovieTV Series/SerialDocumentaryTraining/IndustrialStudent FilmMusic VideoTV CommercialCommercial Stills PhotographyOther
Please provide a brief description of the action being shot*
YesNo
Details of drone*
Detailed flight route path*
To film legally with a drone in Victoria, you'll need to obtain a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate (RPA) and a Remote Pilot License (RePL) from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

You also need to register your drone and have appropriate public liability insurance. Additionally, you'll need to comply with specific operational rules, including altitude limitations, separation distances from people and property, and airspace restrictions.
YesNo
RPA, RePL and registration with CASA*

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Number of essential parking spaces
Number of cast and crew
Please add details of essential parking spaces
Please add details of cast and crew
The Victoria Police Film and Television Office must be informed of any filming activity that may be of concern or interest to Victoria Police. This will include all filming planned for public open space, any filming on roadways or use of a low loader and tracking shots on roads in general, and in particular, filming that requires the use of firearms, imitation firearms or special effects.
YesNo
What is the reason for not informing The Victoria Police Film and Television Office?*
Please upload a detailed site plan of the filming location/s, including any proposed crew parking.*

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Please upload a copy of Certificate of Currency of public liability insurance*

Minimum of $20 million
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Please upload risk management plans including safety reports, traffic and pedestrian management plans (if required)

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Please upload the location agreement (if applicable)

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Please upload the Traffic and Pedestrian Management plan (if required)

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The applicant must notify in writing, local traders and residents in the immediate vicinity of the proposed location at least 7 days prior to the event. A copy of the correspondence needs to be provided and approved by Council. Please upload a copy of the notification to the Communications Plan box below.
Please upload the Communication Plan

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Do you have any other information or requirements in support of your application?
Please upload any further documents that support your application

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YesNo
Special requirements
Please attach appropriate safety documentation*

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The applicant must ensure all dangerous substances and articles to be brought onto location are listed on this application. Before permission may be given, the production company/producer may be required to provide a safety report in regard to the proposed filming activities in accordance with the relevant film and television codes and key Victorian Occupational, Health and Safety Acts. A copy of the safety report may be required to accompany the application.
YesNo
Please describe dangerous substances or articles *
Permit application fee

An invoice will be issued upon a sucessful application

Full Fee $148.00 FY25/26

Student Fee $37 FY25/26
Indemnification

The production company agrees to indemnify Mitchell Shire Council against all claims or suits of any kind whatsoever against Mitchell Shire Council for loss, damage or injury of any kind arising out of the negligence or unlawful conduct of the production company and its employees, agents or otherwise. The production company agrees to comply with all the local laws of Mitchell Shire Council and all other relevant legislation, council conditions, guidelines and special conditions provided.

Signed for, and on behalf of the production company, who warrants that he/she is authorised to sign this application on behalf of the production company.
Collection of information

Personal information collected by Council is used for municipal purposes as specified in the Local Government Act, 2020 or other relevant legislation. The personal information will be used solely by Council for these purposes and or directly related purposes. Council may disclose this information to other organisations, if required by legislation.

The collection and handling of personal information is conducted in accordance with Council’s Privacy Policy. Please refer to Council's Privacy Statement and Privacy Policy on our website for further information about your rights.
I confirm that I have provided Mitchell Shire Council with true and accurate informationI understand my information is collected in line with Council's Council's Privacy Policy
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