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Filming Permit Application Form

Take filming permit applications, capturing the production, locations, dates and insurance so you can assess and approve each shoot request.

Description

Filming on location needs permission, and a clear application keeps the process fair and fast. This filming permit application form gathers everything a landowner, council or venue needs to assess a shoot, so requests can be reviewed and approved without endless back-and-forth.

It captures the production company and title, the type of production, and a description of what they want to film, along with the requested locations, dates and crew size. It flags the facilities they’ll need and whether they hold public liability insurance, with contact details and a declaration.

Share the link on your filming or locations page so productions apply properly first time. Complete applications mean quicker decisions and smoother shoots. Customize the fields, add your branding, and embed it on your site or share a link in minutes.

Form fields

Everything the Filming Permit Application Form above collects — 14 fields across 2 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

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  • Production company

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    Short Answer

  • Production title

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    Short Answer

  • Type of production

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    Dropdown

  • Describe what you'd like to film

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    Long Answer

  • Requested location(s)

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    Short Answer

  • Proposed start date

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    Date

  • Proposed end date

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    Date

  • Estimated crew size

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    Number

  • Will you need any of these?

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    Multi-Select

  • Do you hold public liability insurance?

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    Yes/No

Contact

  • Contact name

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    Name

  • Email address

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    Email

  • Contact number

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    Telephone

  • Declaration

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    Consent
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Filming Permit Application Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a filming permit application form?

A filming permit application form gathers a production’s request to film at a location, capturing the production, what they’ll shoot, the dates, crew size and insurance. It gives the landowner or authority everything to assess the request, so permits can be granted quickly and on the right terms.

What should a filming permit application include?

This form captures the production company and title, the type of production, and a description of what they want to film, along with the requested locations, proposed dates and crew size. It also flags required facilities, public liability insurance, contact details and a declaration.

When should productions apply for a filming permit?

Well ahead of the shoot, once locations and dates are set. Applying early gives the authority time to assess the request, arrange any conditions or road closures, and issue the permit, so the production has certainty before it commits crew and kit to the schedule.

Who fills out a filming permit application?

Location managers, producers and production coordinators seeking permission to film. The form captures the locations, dates and insurance, so the landowner or council can weigh the request against other users of the space and approve it with any necessary conditions.

Why ask about public liability insurance?

Because filming carries risk, and the landowner needs cover in place before granting access. Confirming public liability insurance up front protects both sides if something goes wrong on the shoot, and it’s often a condition of the permit being issued at all.

Is this filming permit template free to use?

Yes, completely free. Add or remove fields, adjust the production types and facilities to fit your process, and restyle it to your brand, then embed it on your site or share a link — no coding needed. A free Fun Forms account lets you collect applications.

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