FILMING GUIDELINES
A permit is required for
filming in the City of Santa Monica.
All permit applications should be submitted
to the Film Permit Office at least 72 hours
before the first day of filming.
The
Filming Guidelines and Requirements
provide general information for obtaining a
filming permit in the City of Santa Monica.
PERMIT APPLICATION
Permit applications can
be completed at our office, by faxing the
completed forms to (310) 576-3598, or my
emailing your application to one of our
Permit Specialists, Kathy Ruff at
kathy.ruff@smgov.net or Vee Gomez at
vee.gomez@smgov.net.
Click here for the
Film
Permit Application Form.
 FILMING
FEES
Fees and associated
charges are applicable to filming activities
at various locations in the City of Santa
Monica. Click below for a complete
list of
Film
Location Fees.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
General liability
insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 is
required whenever you are filing in the City
of Santa Monica. Proof of insurance
must comply with the following requirements:
-
City of Santa Monica
is named as an additional insured.
-
Contains a 30 day
notice of cancellation provision (10
days for non-payment of premium on
certificate).
-
Certificate is
completed by your insurance company.
Click here for the
City of
Santa Monica's Certificate of Insurance.
FILMING HOURS AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
For more information about filming hours and
parking restrictions,
click here.
FILMING LOCATIONS
Additional requirements may apply to filming
at the following locations:
For additional
requirements and filming fees,
click here.
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