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Norfolk County recognizes the importance and significance of the film, television, and media production industry to the community, and the direct and indirect benefits associated with this growth sector.
All film, television, and media production activity in Norfolk County must be reported to and coordinated through the Film Liaison Office, as defined by the policy. This includes all requests for permits and subsequent redirection to the proper municipal departments.
A Film Production Policy has been developed to provide specific guidelines for the assessment and coordination of commercial filming projects and to ensure that the responsibilities of all parties are agreed to and understood.
Prior to filming, please contact us to determine if you require a film permit.
A film permit is only required for projects filmed on municipal property (streets, roads, parks, downtown areas, recreation facilities, etc.) or those that will significantly impact municipal property, including residential areas. Filming on/in private property must be arranged with the property owner and will not require a film permit.
Film permits are required for all productions undertaken by commercial and non-commercial film companies and photographers taking place in Norfolk County, except for current affairs and newscasts. Types of production include but are not limited to feature films, short films, television films, television programs and series, television commercials, documentary films, education films, commercial photography, music videos, student films, and professional and/or commercial media to be streamed online.
The Film Permit Application must be received by the Film Liaison Office at a minimum of 45 days prior to the start of production if street or sidewalk closures are requested or if Council approval is required to amend any other by-law, at which time an overview of the production will be discussed.
The Film Permit Application must be received by the Film Liaison Office at least 30 days prior to the start of Production if a traffic stoppage is requested.
If no street closures, traffic stoppages, or Council approvals are required, the Film Permit Application must be received by the Film Liaison Office at least 20 days prior to the start of production.
Applicants are required to have documentation complete and agreements/approvals in place at least 7 working days prior to the start of production.