A film permit is required for commercial filming or
commercial still photography on any public space in
Santa Monica including all parks, Santa Monica State
Beach and beach parking lots. Commercial filming
and photography includes motion picture and
television productions, videos, web broadcasts,
commercials, and off-news productions.
Film Permits are also required for student,
educational and non-profit filming.
Site Approval to Film in Parks, Beach
or
Beach Parking Lots
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You must obtain site
approval from the Community Recreation Division
prior to contacting the Film Permit Office at City
Hall. Download
the
preliminary application form
and submit it at
least 5 days prior to your film date.
For
PARKS,
submit application to
Debbie Braley
at 310.458.8573 or
debbie.braley@smgov.net.
For
BEACH or BEACH
PARKING LOTS,
submit application to
Wendy Pietrzak at 310.458.8573 or
wendy.pietrzak@smgov.net.
After receiving
site approval, contact the Film Permit Office at
City Hall at least 72 hours before the first day of
filming to apply for a Film Permit. Proof of
General Liability Insurance in the amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence is required naming the
City as additional insured and any fees due are
required by the Film Permit Office.
Film
Permit Office
Public Works Department
Santa Monica City
Hall
1685 Main Street, #113
Santa Monica, CA
90401
310.458.8737
Email:
kathy.ruff@smgov.net or
vee.gomez@smgov.net
PUBLIC WORKS FILM PERMIT WEBSITE
Fees include an application processing fee and
site use
fee. Applicant will be invoiced separately for
any other City services that may
be required (e.g., Police or Fire staff).
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Still Photography
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Motion
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Student/
Non- Profit
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BEACH
& BEACH
PARKING LOTS
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$200
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$1,250
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$100
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PARKS
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$200
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$1,000
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$100
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This page was last modified on
12/29/2011
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