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Before applying for City services and supports:

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

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Please complete the City of Calgary Film Production Intake form so a Coordinator can be assigned to your Production.

Please submit your completed application form a minimum of 5 business days before you need service. Please note weekends and statutory holiday schedules in your planning.

Location

Basic information section of the form

Minimum 10 digits.  No spaces or dashes.

Please tell us about the scope of your production:

If choosing Guns/gunfire you must fill out a Prop Firearm form here.

Mobility Permits

Basic information section of the form

Approval is required for filming on City of Calgary streets and sidewalks, and for temporary parking restrictions. Additional City services (no parking signs, traffic control, etc.) can be provided for a fee. Please review the different types of services from Mobility.

Tell us where and when you would like to restrict parking.

Please provide street name, side of the street and parameters for all streets required. Ex: the east side of 2 St SW, between 5 Ave SW and 6 Ave SW

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Parking Permit #2

Basic information section of the form

Please provide street name, side of the street and parameters for all streets required. Ex: the east side of 2 St SW, between 5 Ave SW and 6 Ave SW

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Parking Permit #3

Basic information section of the form

Please provide street name, side of the street and parameters for all streets required. Ex: the east side of 2 St SW, between 5 Ave SW and 6 Ave SW

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Please provide street name, side of the street and parameters for all streets required. Ex: the east side of 2 St SW, between 5 Ave SW and 6 Ave SW

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Lane Closures

Traffic Control

If yes, please complete the Calgary Police Service Request form linked below.

Street and Sidewalk Use Permit #2

Basic information section of the form

Please provide street name, side of the street and parameters for all streets required. Ex: the east side of 2 St SW, between 5 Ave SW and 6 Ave SW

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Lane Closures

Traffic Control

If yes, please complete the Calgary Police Service Request form linked below.

Street and Sidewalk Use Permit #3

Basic information section of the form

Please provide street name, side of the street and parameters for all streets required. Ex: the east side of 2 St SW, between 5 Ave SW and 6 Ave SW

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Lane Closures

Traffic Control

If yes, please complete the Calgary Police Service Request form linked below.

A permit is required for filming in City of Calgary greenspaces, playfields, parks and pathways.

Parks Permit Panel

Basic information section of the form

Please review the inventory of Open spaces & Parks - City of Calgary Parks, City of Calgary Athletic Parks

The assigned Film Permit & Services Coordinator will apply for a Park permit on your behalf.

EX: 50.99738, -114.01010

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Calgary Police Services

Basic information section of the form

If you require Calgary Police Service services, assistance or presence, please submit the Calgary Police Service Request form.

Noise Exemption

Basic information section of the form

Bylaws related to noise (calgary.ca)

The assigned Film Permit & Services Coordinator will apply for a noise exemption permit on your behalf.

Looking for a City owned parcel of land, facility or building? Have an idea for a scene but struggling to find the ideal location?

*Note: some City owned buildings require commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $5 million inclusive limit.

Timelines

EX: 50.99738, -114.01010

Prep Date(s)

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Filming Date(s)

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Wrap Date(s)

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

A permit is required for filming on any Calgary Transit property or on any busses, Ctrain cars and Ctrain platforms.

Please attach map and/or photos of filming location including direction and mode of travel. Ex: actor runnng northbound on C-Train platform

EX: 50.99738, -114.01010

Please describe the activities being filmed and props that will be used.

Please note, only hand-held equipment is permitted.

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

A permit is required when flying a drone from City of Calgary property.

EX: 50.99738, -114.01010

24 hour format only

24 hour format only

Under 250g

The assigned Film Permit and Services Coordinator will support the review of your flight plan and compliance. In preparation for that review please prepare:

  • Flight plan and site survey
  • Flights over advertised events - Special Flight Operations Pilot Certificate

Over 250g

The assigned Film Permit and Services Coordinator will support the review of your flight plan and compliance. In preparation for that review please prepare:

  • Transport Canada drone certificate of registration
  • Transport Canada Drone Pilot Certificate (basic or advanced operations)
  • Flight plan and site survey
  • Flights over advertised events, in controlled airspace and foreign pilots – Special Flight Operations Pilot Certificate
Filming Notification Letter

Calgary is film friendly and you are a part of making filming here a great experience.

 

Instructions

  • Filming Notification Letters are required for all locations.
  • Using the information from your application, complete a letter using the provided template and instructions .
  • Attach your completed letter to your application, with a detailed filming location map included.
  •  An updated letter will be required if filming details change.

 

Distribution

  • Please deliver a Filming Notification Letter to any residents or businesses that may see, or be impacted by, filming activities at least 2 business days before filming impacts start.
  •  Your assigned Film Permits and Services Coordinator will distribute the letter to City of Calgary emergency services, operations and 311 to inform them of your activities.

    PDF, Word, Excel, jpeg and png formats are supported.

    Aditional Attachments (Optional)

    Attachments cannot be larger than 3MB.  

     

    Please attach any additional documentation such as filming location maps, pdf applications, safety plans, etc.

      PDF, Word, Excel, jpeg and png formats are supported.

        PDF, Word, Excel, jpeg and png formats are supported.

          PDF, Word, Excel, jpeg and png formats are supported.

          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.