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Please fill out the intake form so that a Film Permit and Services Coordinator can be assigned to your project. They will review your request and be in touch within 2 business days to discuss the next steps in your review, approval, service and permitting process.

Please connect with Calgary Economic Development to complete their "New Film Production Information Form" before proceeding.

Applicant Information

Basic information section of the form

Minimum 10 digits.  No spaces or dashes.

Production Information

Basic information section of the form

Minimum 10 digits. No spaces or dashes.

Project Start must be a future date

Project End Date must be after the Start Date

Requirements for Approval

To approve your request and provide your production with service the City requires a few documents.

 

If you are able now, please attach a valid Certificate of Insurance and a signed Acceptance of Terms form. See below for more information.

 

If you do not have these documents ready today, you can still submit the intake form to begin the process. You can provide the documents to your Coordinator at a later date. 

 

1. Certificate of Insurance

Your production will be accountable for its activities and risks while filming in the City of Calgary. The City requires proof of liablility insurance coverage and to be named as an additional insured under your policy. When reviewing your productions plans, the Coordinator will inform if additional insurance may be required.

 

Please submit your Certificate of Insurance that complies with the below requirements:

  • Liability insurance must be provided by an insurance company registered to do business in the Province of Alberta.
  • Proof of commercial general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $2,000,000 (two million dollars) inclusive limit for any occurrence must be provided. 
  • Both the City of Calgary and Calgary Economic Development named as additional insured.
    • Please list as The City of Calgary (PO Box 2100, Station M, Calgary, AB T2P 2M5) and Calgary Economic Development (237 4 Ave SW Suite 2600, Calgary, AB T2P 4K3).
    • An automobile third-party liability insurance in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 (one million dollars) inclusive limit covering all vehicles used in connection with the film-making activities.
    • That any and all claims or legal suits or actions involved must be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and under the jurisdiction of the Law Courts of Alberta.

2. Signed Acceptance of Terms and Conditions form

When filming in Calgary, the City asks that you conduct your production in alignment and compliance with the terms outlined in the form. These conditions help to support the City, your production, and the needs of citizens, helping us all be film friendly.

  • Acceptance of Terms and Conditions form
    • Acceptance of Terms and Conditions must be signed by two binding signatures, representing the production company and received by the Coordinator before production begins.
Attachments

If attachments are larger than 3MB each, or if you have more than 3 attachments, please email them directly to your assigned Film Permit and Services Coordinator or to film@calgary.ca with your name and project title identified.

    PDF, Word, Excel, jpeg and png formats are supported. 3 MB maximum file size.

      PDF, Word, Excel, jpeg and png formats are supported. 3 MB maximum file size.

        PDF, Word, Excel, jpeg and png formats are supported. 3 MB maximum file size.

        This information is being collected for the purpose of administration and management of the City of Calgary Film Friendly Program. The information in this survey is collected under the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 33(c) and is subject to the provisions of this Act. If you have any questions about the use of the information on this form, contact the Film Friendly Team at film@calgary.ca.