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2. If you wish to use any of Banff's public places to film for commercial purposes, you will need a Film Permit. (Public places include streets, roads, parks, playgrounds, recreational areas, environmental reserves, parking lots and pathways within the town's boundaries.)
4. Freedom of Information and Privacy

   Personal information gathered in this application is being collected under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, Section 33c, and will be used only for the purpose of administrating film permits within the Town of Banff. If there are any inquiries about information collected, please contact the Visitor Event Specialist, Town of Banff, PO Box 1260 Banff Alberta T1L 1C1, 403-762-1221, events@banff.ca

6. Fees

   Commercial Film Permits (still and motion) include an application fee and daily shooting permit fee, based on size of crew and impact. The fees are set in Schedule N of the Town of Banff Fees & Charges Bylaw. Applicants may be required to use "Commercial Filming in Progress" sign stands, available for rental. 

   After receiving the application, the Town will provide information about conditions or additional requirements and how to pay the permit fee by phone or in person at Town Hall.

7. Applications

   Applications for Film Permits must be received at least 7 days in advance of shooting for small productions and at least 30 days in advance for large productions.

   Film permits will NOT be issued by the Town of Banff for any weekend between the May long weekend and the September long weekend (inclusive), for any production involving any vehicle or pedestrian traffic disruptions or parking disruptions.

9. Before Requesting a Commercial Film Permit in the Town of Banff*
   -- Select One --Yes I have read information at banff.ca/FilmNo I have not read the web information

   Before Filling out this application, please confirm you have read and understand the requirements for Filming within the Town of Banff as detailed at: https://www.banff.ca/Film

11. I am requesting a film permit for commercial filming within the Town of Banff municipal boundaries.*

    1. Yes - I want to film inside the Town boundary
    2. No - no I am not filming inside the Town boundary

    Make sure you understand what locations are inside and what locations are outside the Town site. Check Map.

13. Filming Start Date*
    Filming Start Date
14. Filming Finish Date*
    Filming Finish Date
16. Film Production Title*
17. Applicant Organization: Production Company/Photography Company applying for the Permit*
19. Applicant First Name*
20. Applicant Last Name*
22. Applicant email*
23. Applicant direct phone number*
25. Client Organization, if different from Production Company (who is paying for the production). State "Applicant Organization," if same.*
26. Applicant Office Phone #
28. Applicant organization website, if available
30. Applicant Mailing Address*
32. Unit #
33. Applicant City*
34. Applicant Province*
36. Applicant Country
37. Postal Code*
39. On-Site Contact Name*
40. Film Crew director/producer/photographer name (if different from on-site contact)
42. On-Site contact mobile phone number, during filming*
43. On-site contact email address
45. Film Classification*
    -- Select One --TV CommercialStill Photo Shoot for commercial purposesDocumentary TV SeriesFeature FilmTravel ShowTV or Streaming Program
47. Provide summary description of the film production, including what will be filmed.*
49. Who is the audience for the production and how will it be shared/displayed/broadcast?*
51. BYLAW INFORMATION: All producers must abide by Town of Banff Bylaws in their entirety. *

    1. Agree to comply
    2. Disagree to comply

    Bylaws most often applicable to filming are: a) Bylaw 16-4 Traffic Control Bylaw b) Bylaw 124 Streets & Public Place Use Bylaw c) Section 10 of Banff Land Use Bylaw No. 31, which governs Signs
53. Total number of days of filming (partial days included):*
55. Number of people in on-site Cast & Crew*
56. Estimated Hotel Room Nights in Banff*
58. Location # 1 - Date, Time Period & Specific Location*

    Indicate requested Date (e.g. July 5); Time Period (e.g. 8 am - 9 am); and Specific Location (e.g. Banff Avenue at Caribou Street.) 

59. Location # 2 - Date, Time Period & Location*

    Indicate requested Date (e.g. July 5); Time Period (e.g. 9 am - 10 am); and Specific Location (e.g. Bow Falls Viewing Platform.) 

    State "none," if only one location

61. LOCATION # 1: Please check all that apply*

    1. Partial street closure
    2. Full street closure
    3. Sidewalk closure
    4. Lighting
    5. Amplified sound
    6. Temporary tents or structures
    7. 0-3 Commercial vehicles*
    8. 4-8 Commercial vehicles*
    9. 9-15 Commercial vehicles*
    10. None of the above

    *Street Use Permits may be required

62. LOCATION # 2: Please check all that apply*

    1. Partial street closure
    2. Full street closure
    3. Sidewalk closure
    4. Lighting
    5. Amplified sound
    6. Temporary tents or structures
    7. 0-3 Commercial vehicles*
    8. 4-8 Commercial vehicles*
    9. 9-15 Commercial vehicles*
    10. None of the above

    *Street Use Permits may be required

64. Location # 3 - Date, Time Period, & Location*

    Indicate requested Date (e.g. July 5); Time Period (e.g. 4 - 4:30 pm); and Specific Location (e.g. Bear Street at centre by fireplace.) 

    State "none," if only one location

65. Location # 4 - Location, Date & Times

    Indicate requested location (street address/intersection), date, time of day for start-end of shooting. 

    State "none," if only one location

67. Location # 3: Please check all that apply

    1. Partial street closure
    2. Full street closure
    3. Sidewalk closure
    4. Lighting
    5. Amplified sound
    6. Temporary tents or structures
    7. 0-3 Commercial vehicles*
    8. 4-8 Commercial vehicles*
    9. 9-15 Commercial vehicles*
    10. None of the above

    *Street Use Permits may be required

68. Location # 4: Please check all that apply

    1. Partial street closure
    2. Full street closure
    3. Sidewalk closure
    4. Lighting
    5. Amplified sound
    6. Temporary tents or structures
    7. 0-3 Commercial vehicles*
    8. 4-8 Commercial vehicles*
    9. 9-15 Commercial vehicles*
    10. None of the above

    *Street use permits may be required

70. Upload Proposed Film Itinerary

    Use this for ease of identifying multiple locations on each day, and/or multiple days of shooting.

71. Upload Map of each location
73. Use of Drones is not allowed in the Town of Banff. Are you planning to use a Drone/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for filming?*

    1. No
    2. Yes
75. COMMUNICATIONS PLAN*

    1. Not Applicable - No traffic disruptions or sidewalk filming when the public is present
    2. Letters to surrounding residents & businesses (copy to Town of Banff)
    3. Advertisement in local newspaper
    4. Posters (locations to be presented to Town of Banff for approval)
    5. Signage during filming to inform pedestrians (content and locations to be approved by Town of Banff. Ask about rental signs)
    6. Radio announcement
    7. Other (attach)

    Indicate how you plan to inform the residents and businesses of any traffic delays, road closures, or inform pedestrians about commercial filming underway.

76. Upload Communications plan (for informing people affected by filming disruption, or signage to inform passers by)
78. PARKING PLAN*

    Indicate the number of commercial vehicles for the film & where they will be parked - if using pay parking, or available free parking, or requesting reserved parking. Street Use Permits will be required for certain locations. **One vehicle or less, simply state "Not Applicable- one non-commercial vehicle only"

80. Insurance Provider*
81. Policy Number*
83. Collection of information: The Town of Banff works collaboratively with other governing organizations such as Parks Canada and Transport Canada on film permitting. The information submitted on this form may be shared with one or both parties. *

    1. I have read and understood the collection of information
    2. I would like to be contacted with additional information
84. Insurance Certificate Upload*

    Town of Banff requires a certificate of insurance in the amount of $2 million general liability naming "Town of Banff" and "His Majesty the King, in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Environment for the purpose of the Parks Canada Agency" as additional insured.

86. Occupational Health & Safety information
    For the purposes of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the sponsoring group is the prime contractor for all areas of Town property used during the event/shoot. The Town of Banff reserves the right to revoke a permit issued for an event/shoot and to cancel an event/shoot for any reason and shall not be responsible for any associated costs or damages.
88. I confirm the information provided above is true, and can be shared with Town of Banff employees and affiliates for the purpose of assessing this application.*

    1. Yes
90. Name of applicant*

    Please type name here to serve as signature attesting to accuracy of content.

92. Contact

    Jason.Darrah@banff.ca 

    403-762-2307

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94. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
95. Email address

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