Important Facts

• The City of Philadelphia does not require a filming permit to shoot film or video on our streets.
• Closing of streets and interference with normal traffic requires a permit. Download that permit here and fax it to the Film Office
• Companies doing business in Philadelphia require a Business Privilege License. Download a license application here and fax it to the Film Office
• Productions wishing to shoot anywhere in Fairmount Park or at Independence National Historic Park require a permit.
• Special parking permits and areas reserved for production parking are available through the Film Office.
• All productions shooting in a residential neighborhood are required to notify the film office, and the neighborhood associations and leaflet the neighbors well in advance of the scheduled shoot.
• Productions shooting in Philadelphia on city owned property are required to carry a minimum of $1 million liability insurance and provide special language for the endorsement. Check with the Film Office for details.
• Very large productions will require a pre production meeting with all city departments that may be impacted to determine the level of city services required and their cost.
• Up to 2 police officers per production may be assigned gratis in Philadelphia at the discretion of the Film Office and Police Department. Call for details.
• Producers must ensure that their staff follow the
  Code of Conduct.

AND FINALLY
The Film Office is the one place to call for all of your filming needs. All permits, all police requests, all location requests must come through the Film Office. Consider us the one stop shopping place for all your production needs. And please, whether you think you need our help or not, CALL IN ALL YOUR JOBS.