Filming Charges

Please Note: Cast & Crew refers to all cast, crew, supporting actors, extras,  agency personnel and third party personnel (e.g. security or traffic management operatives) related to the production on location – on the day of the shoot.

Location Fees are applicable for filming in Parks, Markets, Estates, Libraries and at Council Land, Buildings & Properties.

We understand budgets aren’t limitless so we always try to work within your means. Our guide to rates can be found below:

• These are day rates based on 10 hours filming (+1 hour prep / strike either side).
• Where possible, prep / strike days are charged at 50% of the agreed filming day fee.
• Reductions available for student, community groups and charities based or living in the borough.
• Fees increase / decrease in correlation to impact / requirements to be representative of what is taking place.

When productions Film or Unit Base at a Location:

For filming & photography taking place on the public highway (streets)

• (Charity / Student discounted rate: £35 + VAT)

For any film equipment on the public highway other than a camera and tripod, daily charges are applicable, depending on requirements.

CHARGEABLE WHEN

• A Film Officer is required to make arrangements for a production or be present on location
• When a shoot is subject to specific requirements and a Film Officer has to attend the shoot e.g. on a night shoot, to ensure compliance
• Administrative time liaising with productions and council departments on filming proposals and servicing requirements
• A Film Officer is called to the location to investigate a complaint and that complaint is found to be valid
• There is a breach of a filming licence / Code of Practice and the Film Officer has to investigate
• When the Film Officer has to clear up after a production e.g. by arranging a re-instatement, removing unit signs, clearing rubbish

NOT CHARGED ON

• Enquiries
• Advice

£600 + VAT (daily charge per Traffic Management Plan)

£250 + VAT per application

£200 + VAT when Police outriders are present to facilitate filming (daily charge)

£100 + VAT for all other low loader or tracking vehicle filming (daily charge)

£150 + VAT for applications submitted with less than 24 hrs notice

The fee is £465 and an additional £320 per day for weekend or out of hours working

Minimum of 10 working days notice

Including Scaffolding, Hoarding & Footpath Closures – fees on application subject to requirements

• Subject to approval
• “Notice” – A road closure for less than 24hrs: £1335 (per street)
• “Order” – A road closure for more than 24hrs: £2470 (per street)
• Weekend additional daily charge: £320

Cancellation of parking applications will be subject to cancellation fees – amount dependent on time frame

If a shoot is cancelled it will be subject to cancellation fees for any work already carried out

£200 + VAT per hour