Film Permit Application

Bass Coast Shire is a film-friendly location. Council recognises the benefits filming brings to the area and encourages people to bring their film and photography projects here.

Filming and photography activities require a permit. If you plan on undertaking filming and photography projects in Bass Coast Shire on Council land, please complete a filming permit application form.

For filming at locations managed by other land managers (i.e. Parks Victoria, Philip Island nature Park), Please contact these organisations directly for permit requirements.
Please read the Filming and Still Photography Guidelines prior to submitting your Application Form. Fees may be applicable for the issue of a filming permit.
If you're planning on using a drone you will need a filming permit. Please review the Civil Aviation Authority requirements and contact our Events Team on the numbers below to discuss your plans.
For further information, contact the Events Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.

Select Type Of Production

Please attach:

· copy of public liability insurance, certificate of currency

· brief description of the action being shot

· map of location and preferred parking spaces

· location agreement (if applicable)

· risk management plans including safety reports, JSA, traffic & pedestrian management plans (if required)

· any special requirement details e.g. lighting, noise, firearms, stunts etc

· Indemnification

The production company agrees to indemnify Bass Coast Shire Council against all claims or suits of any

kind whatsoever against Bass Coast Shire Council for loss, damage or injury of any kind arising out of the negligence or unlawful conduct of the production company and its employees, agents or otherwise.

The production company agrees to comply with all the local laws of Bass Coast Shire Council and all other relevant legislation, council conditions, guidelines and special conditions provided.

Signed for, and on behalf of the production company, who warrants that he/she is authorised to sign this application on behalf of the production company.