Filming Permit Application

Filming Permit Application

INSTRUCTIONS

All productions must complete a permit application prior to filming in the City of Detroit. Applications must be received two weeks before the first shoot date; more time is needed for street closures, freeways, bridges and special effects. If a section of the application is not applicable, please indicate by N/A (not applicable).

Once the application is approved the permit will be emailed to the primary contact. A copy of the approved permit and insurance certificate must be present on-site during filming.

The primary contact is a main point of contact regarding permitting process.

GENERAL RULES

You cannot do the following unless you have permission:

Stop or delay car & pedestrian traffic
Film at any park (ex. Detroit Riverwalk)
Film at Spirit Plaza, Hart Plaza, Joe Louis Fist, or Belle Isle
Film on any freeway, bridges, or the People Mover
Film on private property
Film on the Detroit River (camera & drone)
Use drones
Film business marquees or signs
Photograph or film murals or artwork
Use fire
Use guns and/or police cars (real or fake)

Please read the Film Permit Information Guide for more detailed instructions.

If there are any further questions, please contact dfo@detroitmi.gov

Date of Submission*

Primary Contact Information

Primary Contact*

Primary Contact Email Address*

Primary Contact Phone Number*

Phone

Production Information

Production Title*

Project Description*

Production Start Date*

Production End Date*

Production Company*

Production Company Address*

Production Company City*

Production Company State*

Production Company Zip*

Film Format*

Select

Producer Name*

Producer Number*

Phone

Producer Email*

Location Manager

Location Manager Phone

Phone

Location Manager Email

Will filming be for B-Roll?*

Select

Will filming take place on private property?*

Select

Insurance Information

Please include a copy of the COI (Certificate of Insurance) if this is NOT B-Roll and/or if filming is NOT on personal property.

Insurance Company Name*

Insurance Agent

Insurance Policy Number*

Location & Site Plan Instructions

Please attach a Site Plan for each location. The Site Plan must have the following:

• Include business names and addresses

• Location of the NO PARKING signs

Signs must be posted 48 hours prior to the start time

• Identify parking meter locations

• Identify the location of the condors, generator, motor homes, trucks, camera placement, etc. Include the number of vehicles, generators, condors, etc. that will be on location

# of Locations*

Select

Will you need to park in metered parking spaces?*

Select

Filming Location(s) Information

Include Site Plan and If applicable, include Drone Pilots License, Drone Serial Number, Location Agreement, closure/maps, or any other necessary documentation when submitting this application.

Location #1 Address*

Provide Location Details #1*

Type of Location #1*

Select

Filming Activities #1*

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#1 ITC/Police services needed?*

Select

Film Date #1*

Film Time #1*

Select

Location #2 Address*

Provide Location Details #2*

Type of Location #2*

Select

Filming Activities #2*

Select

#2 ITC/Police services needed?*

Select

Film Date #2*

Film Time #2*

Select

Location #3 Address*

Provide Location Details #3*

Type of Location #3*

Select

Filming Activities #3*

Select

#3 ITC/Police services needed?*

Select

Film Date #3*

Film Time #3*

Select

Location #4 Address*

Provide Location Details #4*

Type of Location #4*

Select

Filming Activities #4*

Select

#4 ITC/Police services needed?*

Select

Film Date #4*

Film Time #4*

Select

Location #5 Address*

Provide Location Details #5*

Type of Location #5*

Select

Filming Activities #5*

Select

#5 ITC/Police services needed?*

Select

Film Date #5*

Film Time #5*

Select

Location #6 Address*

Provide Location Detail #6*

Type of Location #6*

Select

Filming Activities #6*

Select

#6 Is ITC/Police service needed?*

Select

#6 Film Date*

#6 Film Time*

Select

Gunfire Special Effects

Gun Fire Special Effects

Select

Description of gun fire

(Detroit Police Dept. must be present for gunfire)

Description of special effects or pyrotechnics

(Permit must be obtained from the Detroit Fire Dept.)

Description for other

Cast & Crew Information

Cast*

Crew*

Cast/Crew Vehicle*

Equipment*

Select

Please upload all required documents here*

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Agreement Form

The applicant has read and agrees to the terms and conditions of this application. The applicant agrees by signing and filing this application that has been reviewed and the applicant will adhere to the City of Detroit guidelines. This permit may be revoked at any time.

Hold Harmless & Indemnification

Indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agencies, officers, elected officials, appointed officials and employees, against any claims (including claims for personal injury and death, damage to property, and reasonable outside attorney’s fees) arising from Production’s use of City property or other assistance in connection with the Production, including but not limited to pre-production, post-production and City-provided orientation, training, access to City facilities, and City property or operations. This provision does not indemnify or hold the City, its agencies, officers, and employees from claims arising from defects in City property negligence, and willful conduct on the part of the City, its agencies, officers, and employees.

I/we hereby affirm that I/we have read and understood the Hold Harmless and Indemnification and agree to the terms expressed therein.

Are you the Authorized Signer?*

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By printing your name below, you are providing your electronic signature, which is considered legally equivalent to a handwritten signature.

Authorized/Applicant Signature*

Authorized/Applicant Title*

Authorized/Applicant Signature Date*

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