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Film Permit Application

A collaborative approach

Thank-you for your interest in filming in Brantford.  Our goal is to work collaboratively to make your project successful and easy while balancing safety and convenience for our residents and businesses.  Together we will find creative solutions to support your production.

General process

Before completing this form, please contact us. For an overview of the filming process in Brantford, please visit our Filming Steps and Forms page.

Please complete this form to start a formal Film Permit application.  The Film Liaison needs this full Application including all supporting documentation to begin reviewing and processing the Film Permit.

General timelines

Brantford strives to be flexible with the tight timelines associated with film and tries to work with Productions on required deadlines.

Generally, however, the City requests that the initial conversation/conversation be completed no less than 15 business days prior to Coning. An Application for a Film Permit is requested no less than 10 days prior to Coning. The period for the reviewing of the Film Permit depends on the complexity of the film project.  Generally the Film Permit is issued when all related approvals and payments are in place. Please note that approval for a Film Permit is not guaranteed with the submission of the Application.

Additional information

If you have any questions, please contact us for more information and to obtain further assistance.  Be sure to reference the City's Film Policy for more information on filming parameters in Brantford.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Project Details

GENERAL DETAILS

CREATIVE OVERVIEW

Production Company

Contact

APPLICANT

FILM LOCATION MANAGER (if different than applicant)

FINANCIAL OFFICER / ACCOUNTANT

PUBLICIST / PUBLICITY CONTACT

PRODUCTION MANAGER CONTACT

Location(s)

LOCATION 1 (REQUIRED)

LOCATION 2 (ONLY IF REQUIRED)

LOCATION 3 (ONLY IF REQUIRED)

IATSE note: While this doesn’t often apply to most filming projects, there is a connection between the IATSE Local 129 (representing Brantford employees at the Sanderson Centre) and the IATSE film local in Toronto. There is an arrangement between the Brantford local and the Toronto local about the use of additional/local crew if required for performance platforms and stages. This is applicable only to City facilities and lands, but it may be something to keep in mind if your crews are IATSE.

BASECAMP

Economic Impact

Economic data collected by the City is used to promote film locally and among all government levels. Budget details of individual productions remains confidential and are rolled up to present a larger picture of the positive impact of film in Brantford. Please include post-production costs when reporting budgets for Brantford.

Supporting Application Documents

The Film Liaison needs this full Application and all supporting documentation to begin reviewing and processing the Film Permit.

Required supporting application documents

• This film permit application form
• Valid certificate of insurance

Other doucments that may be required

• Site and security plan
• Notification letter (customized to project parameters)
• Right of Way proof of approval (road or sidewalk closure and occupancy, intermittent traffic stoppage, etc.)
• Pandemic protocols
• Paid duty officer proof of booking
• A response plan must be provided to remove vehicles or obstacles on the closed roadway in the event of an emergency.
• Other supporting documentation (e.g. neighbourhood signatures, City parking contracts, City parks /land / facility rental agreements and permits, special effects / weapons approval proof or permits, etc.)

Consent and Authorization

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of Section 10(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended and will be used to contact you concerning your service request/inquiry to the City of Brantford. Questions about this collection should be directed to:

City of Brantford - Film Liaison
58 Dalhousie Street
Brantford, ON N3T 2J2
Telephone: 519-759-4150
Email: film@brantford.ca