Submitting an Application
Submitting an Application for Film or Still Photography
You need to apply to the City of Sydney for permission to film or to take still photographs. You may also need to apply to other authorities to film or take still photographs in jurisdictions that are not under the control of the City of Sydney.
When you submit an application, please be aware that:
- You are acknowledging your acceptance of the City of Sydney’s filming guidelines
- the City of Sydney may refuse an application because of issues such as a film’s content, public safety, the availability or suitability of the proposed location.
Types of Applications
Filming: parking and commercial application
This application is for complex filming and commercial still photography that requires parking and/or road closures and/or will affect pedestrian, residential or stakeholder access. You need to submit your application 7 working days before filming. If the film requires road closures, you need to submit your application 6 weeks before filming.
Newscrew: Newscrew style and minor filming application
This application is for low impact, minor activities including non-commercial still shoots, student filming and newscrew style filimg that do not require parking, road closures and do not affect pedestrian, resident or stakeholder access. You need to submit your application 2 working days before you film.
More Information
If clarification is required please call:
Open Space Bookings
Tel: + 61 2 9265 9653
Fax: + 61 2 9265 9180
Email: openspacebookings@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Last Updated: Friday 10 August, 2007
