General restrictions for a indie documentary film crew?
I am getting ready to film a documentary film and was wondering if there are any legal requirements. This is not a big production with lots of crew. Just 3 people and all equipment will be portable. We will not need to block traffic or anything. Mainly just interviews. Some filming will be in public places like parks and sidewalks. Do I need a permit from the city. Technically, the filming will take place over a year, so again, not a huge production.
Many people shoot guerrilla style films without hassle if they don’t get caught, but if you want to be above board then you should speak to your local council office as they may require you to have public liability insurance.
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January 24th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I don’t think you’ll need one unless you will be competing for space with other crews or photographers.
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January 24th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Many people shoot guerrilla style films without hassle if they don’t get caught, but if you want to be above board then you should speak to your local council office as they may require you to have public liability insurance.
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seven years experience in the film industry