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Permit for Filming and Photography - Darebin City Council - Victoria

Description

You will need this permit if you intend to conduct commercial filming or photography in a public place. This includes filming of television shows, movies, music videos and commercials, as well as still photography intended for sale or display. You may also need this permit for some non-commercial filming activities.

Commercial filming is the recording of images by film, video, digital or other means that are intended for broadcast or public exhibition. Types of public places where you may need a permit to film include:

  • roads and streets
  • beaches
  • cemeteries
  • museums and other cultural institutions
  • national parks
  • zoos
  • gardens
  • courthouses
  • ports
  • sporting facilities.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this permit, you will need to:

  • hold public liability insurance of minimum $10 million.

Please consult the responsible council for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Fees

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Filming production permit fees:

  • standard filming permit -  $512.50
  • low impact production  - $256.25
  • if parking bays will be used, additional fees may apply

Fees for 2025-26

Forms

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2020 Victoria

Approval time

At least 5 full business days, with 7 business days' notice required if the filming activity involves traffic management

Administering agency

Darebin City Council

Contact details

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