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
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.
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.
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
Make sure you understand what locations are inside and what locations are outside the Town site. Check Map.
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.)
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
*Street Use Permits may be required
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.)
Indicate requested location (street address/intersection), date, time of day for start-end of shooting.
*Street use permits may be required
Use this for ease of identifying multiple locations on each day, and/or multiple days of shooting.
Indicate how you plan to inform the residents and businesses of any traffic delays, road closures, or inform pedestrians about commercial filming underway.
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"
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.
Please type name here to serve as signature attesting to accuracy of content.
Jason.Darrah@banff.ca
403-762-2307
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