Filming in Brisbane
The Filming Approvals Liaison Officer is Brisbane City Council's 'one-stop-shop' for your filming and photography needs.
Forms
To apply for a filming permit in Brisbane, download and fill out the two forms below:
1.
Filming in Brisbane application form
(PDF - 290kb).
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2.
Resident/business notification letter template (Word - 28kb).
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The notification letter:
- must be completed by a representative of the production company
- is a condition of approval
- is used notify residents and businesses of filming activities
- must be delivered to affected residents and businesses no less than four working days prior to filming
A complete resident/business notification letter, must be sent with the Filming in Brisbane Application form or the permit may not be granted.
Submit your application
a copy of the application form and notification letter must be emailed to Council's Filming Approvals Liaison Office.
07 3403 8888 and ask to speak to the Filming Approvals Liaison Officer if you:
- cannot open the forms or have problems printing or emailing the forms
- need to discuss other approvals or permits you may require before filming
Temporary lane or road closure
If you want to close a road, lane or Council parking bay for filming, you need to:
- fill out a road clearance application form, make sure the applicants name is the same as the applicants name on the film approvals form
- provide a detailed map of your proposed road or lane closure
- obtain approval from the Queensland Police Service
- find out more about temporary lane or road closure and download application forms
More information
07 3403 8888 and ask to speak to the Filming Approvals Liaison Officer and discuss filming in Brisbane.
Tips for student film makers (PDF - 152kb).
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Related information
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film production permits from Toolbox Council's Knowledge Network
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Pacific Film and Televison Commission website lists locations and Queensland Government incentives
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Queensland Police Services website , download the traffic permit 'PT29 Application for Permit'
