question about locations..permits? at DVinfo.net

Pete Mander · July 1st, 2005, 12:56 PM

helllo everyone

I have a film project And one of the locations i would like to use is the local armoury if be the front or some shots inside.. how do I go about getting permission..I mean maby some sort of papers?..a script ? what do I show the people that run the place in order to show them I am serious about doing a film. or convince them since I am not a offical film director.

Hope i explained it right.. LMK if you need more info.

thanks

Pete

Bob Costa · July 1st, 2005, 11:59 PM

If you are in front of the building in a public area, you are likely okay but I don't know Canadian law (or US law for that matter). Military installations are a lot more jumpy than they used to be, so I would be inclined to at least let them know. You may also need film permits, etc in public areas...

As far as approaching them to shoot inside, just go see whoever is in charge and explain what you need. Don't offer a script unless they ask for one. A script treatment may satisfy them even then. And they might just say yes with no fuss no bother. Then get a standard location release signed so it doesn't come back at you later, and get it done.

Pete Mander · July 2nd, 2005, 02:06 AM

thanks

quess all they could say is no.:)

Pete

Steve House · July 2nd, 2005, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Amder

thanks

quess all they could say is no.:)

Pete

Almost every military installation has a public relations officer. All it takes is a phone call to find out what's required. <g>

K. Forman · July 2nd, 2005, 12:42 PM

"quess all they could say is no."

After 9/11, they might just ask you to "come downtown with us...".

Steve House · July 2nd, 2005, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Forman

"quess all they could say is no."

After 9/11, they might just ask you to "come downtown with us...".

Not quite as paranoid here in Canada as soouth of the border. LOL

Mark Williams · July 2nd, 2005, 03:59 PM

Being a U.S. government bureaucrat all I can say is you would be suprised what you can get accomplished with a upbeat, friendly and positive attitude. I have approved many local filming projects w/o a permit or fee. Lots of times it depends on time of day and how much it will inconvience the staff at the filming site.

Regards,

Mark

Dylan Couper · July 2nd, 2005, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Forman

"quess all they could say is no."

After 9/11, they might just ask you to "come downtown with us...".

Sorry Keith, it ain't like that up here in Canada.
They say:
"Come downtown with us, PLEASE."

Heh heh heh. :)

July 1st, 2005, 12:56 PM	#1
Pete Mander Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 116	question about locations..permits? helllo everyone I have a film project And one of the locations i would like to use is the local armoury if be the front or some shots inside.. how do I go about getting permission..I mean maby some sort of papers?..a script ? what do I show the people that run the place in order to show them I am serious about doing a film. or convince them since I am not a offical film director. Hope i explained it right.. LMK if you need more info. thanks Pete

July 1st, 2005, 11:59 PM	#2
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	If you are in front of the building in a public area, you are likely okay but I don't know Canadian law (or US law for that matter). Military installations are a lot more jumpy than they used to be, so I would be inclined to at least let them know. You may also need film permits, etc in public areas... As far as approaching them to shoot inside, just go see whoever is in charge and explain what you need. Don't offer a script unless they ask for one. A script treatment may satisfy them even then. And they might just say yes with no fuss no bother. Then get a standard location release signed so it doesn't come back at you later, and get it done. __________________ You are either growing or dying.

July 2nd, 2005, 12:42 PM	#5
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	"quess all they could say is no." After 9/11, they might just ask you to "come downtown with us...". __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

July 2nd, 2005, 03:59 PM	#7
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Being a U.S. government bureaucrat all I can say is you would be suprised what you can get accomplished with a upbeat, friendly and positive attitude. I have approved many local filming projects w/o a permit or fee. Lots of times it depends on time of day and how much it will inconvience the staff at the filming site. Regards, Mark Last edited by Mark Williams; July 2nd, 2005 at 07:36 PM.

July 2nd, 2005, 02:06 AM	#3
Pete Mander Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 116	thanks quess all they could say is no.:) Pete