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Film Permit Application

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.)

   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 for the purpose of administrating film permits within the town of Banff. If there are any inquiries as to why this information is being collected please direct them to Eamonn Reil Visitor Event Specialist Town of Banff PO Box 1260 Banff Alberta T1L 1C1 403-762-1221 eamonn.reil@banff.ca

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

6. Fees
   Commercial Film (still and motion) permits cost $263 per day, or for any portion of a day. Banff charitable and non-profit organizations are exempt from the fee, as are owners and operators of public utilities. Film permit fees will be waived if rental fees have been paid for the public place being used for the shoot.

   Commercial Film (still and motion) permits cost $263 per day, or for any portion of a day. Banff charitable and non-profit organizations are exempt from the fee, as are owners and operators of public utilities. Film permit fees will be waived if rental fees have been paid for the public place being used for the shoot.

8. Information for a Commercial Film Permit in Banff
   -- Select One --Yes (please continue)No (please review requirements)

   Before Filling out this application, I have read the understand the requirements for Filming within the Town of Banff as detailed at: https://www.banff.ca/688/Film-Permits

10. Film Production Title*

11. Applicant/Production Company*

13. Client Name*

15. On Site Contact*

16. Producer (if different)*

18. Mailing Address*

19. Unit #

21. City*

22. Province*

23. Postal Code*

25. Contact Phone #*

26. Office Phone #

28. Cell Phone #

29. Applicant Email Address*

31. Film Classification*
    -- Select One --TV CommercialStill Photo Shoot for commercial purposesDocumentary TV SeriesTalk ShowFeature FilmTravel Show

33. Provide an overview of the film*

35. 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

37. Estimated Site Cast & Crew*

38. Estimated Hotel Room Nights in Banff*

40. Film Start Date*

41. Film Finish Date*

43. Location # 1 Dates & Times

    Indicate requested location, date start & end times

44. Location # 2 Dates & Times

    Indicate requested location, date start & end times

46. LOCATION # 1: Please check all that apply

    1. Partial street closure
    2. Full street closure
    3. Lighting
    4. Amplified sound
    5. Temporary tents or structures
    6. 0-3 Commercial vehicles*
    7. 4-8 Commercial vehicles*
    8. 9-15 Commercial vehicles*

    *Street Use Permits may be required

47. LOCATION # 2: Please check all that apply

    1. Partial street closure
    2. Full street closure
    3. Lighting
    4. Amplified sound
    5. Temporary tents or structures
    6. 0-3 Commercial vehicles*
    7. 4-8 Commercial vehicles*
    8. 9-15 Commercial vehicles*

    *Street Use Permits may be required

49. Location # 3 Dates & Times

    Indicate requested location, date start & end times

50. Location # 4 Dates & Times

    Indicate requested location, date start & end times

52. Location # 3: Please check all that apply

    1. Partial street closure
    2. Full street closure
    3. Lighting
    4. Amplified sound
    5. Temporary tents or structures
    6. 0-3 Commercial vehicles*
    7. 4-8 Commercial vehicles*
    8. 9-15 Commercial vehicles*

    *Street Use Permits may be required

53. Location # 4: Please check all that apply

    1. Partial street closure
    2. Full street closure
    3. Lighting
    4. Amplified sound
    5. Temporary tents or structures
    6. 0-3 Commercial vehicles*
    7. 4-8 Commercial vehicles*
    8. 9-15 Commercial vehicles*

    *Street use permits may be required

55. Upload Proposed Film Itinerary

56. Upload Map of each location

58. COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

    1. Not Applicable - No traffic disruptions
    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)
    5. Radio announcement

    Indicate how you plan to inform the residents and businesses of any traffic delays and road closures.

59. Upload Communications plan

61. PARKING PLAN

    Indicate the number of commercial vehicles for the film & where they will be based. Street Use Permits will be required for certain locations. **One vehicle or less, simply state "Not Applicable- one non-commercial vehicle only"

63. Insurance Provider

64. Policy Number*

66. Insurance Certificate Upload

    Town of Banff requires a certificate of insurance in the amount of $2 million general liability naming "Town of Banff" and "Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of Canada as represented by the Parks Canada Agency" as additional insured.

68. 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

70. 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.

    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.

72. Signature of applicant*

    Please type name in here or insert digital signature if being sent electronically.

74. Contact
    Eamonn Reil 403-762-1221 eamonn.reil@banff.ca

    Eamonn Reil 403-762-1221 eamonn.reil@banff.ca

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76. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
77. Email address

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