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| 1. Shooting on the Subway |
| 2. How do I get a permit to film in New York City? |
| 3. Permits for Upstate New York/outside of NYC |
| 4. Permits for New York State-owned Properties |
| 5. Permits for Long Island State Parks |
| 6. Insurance |
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I’m interested in shooting a film on the subway. How do I go about doing that?
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New York City’s public transportation systems are the busiest in the world. Obtaining permission to shoot on the New York City Subways is not always practicable and it is important to remain flexible with such a request. Call our office at 212-803-2330 and we will put you in touch with the appropriate contact at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Be prepared to provide appropriate insurance and indemnification if asked.
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How do I get a permit to film in New York City?
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The City of New York Mayor's Office for Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting issues the filming permits for public locations/settings throughout the boroughs of Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. The permits are free and can be accessed on-line. For more information on the MOFTB permit and process go to: http://www.nyc.gov/html/film/html/permits/how_shooting_works.shtml
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How do I get a permit to film in Upstate New York or Long Island? Is it just link New York City?
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Unfortunately there is no “universal permit” that encompasses the entire state. Generally you will need to approach the managing entity of the property you are looking to use.
EXAMPLES
- You want to film on a street in a particular small town – you should speak with the town clerk.
- You want to shoot on a private farm. You will need a location agreement with the owner of said farm, but will also need the town/village/city permission, even if you are shooting on private property – particularly with regards to parking.
- You are looking to shoot on a section of the Thruway - you will need to reach out to the NYS Thruway Authority, as well as the State Police.
If you have any question at all about whom you should contact, please call 212-803-2330 and ask to speak to the Locations Director. We are happy give you contact information for locations throughout the state – as a matter of fact that’s what we are here for! Additionally, there are regional film offices throughout the state that can offer permitting information and support. Please go to our “Useful Links” page for a list of Film Commissions in New York State.
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How do I get a permit for a New York State owned property?
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Please call the Locations Director at 212-803-2330 for the appropriate State contact. There are many different agencies within New York and the contact for permits depends upon the property you are interested in. Be prepared to share the name of the project, dates of the shoot, number of people, number of vehicles and any other pertinent information. Though we are not the permitting entity, we are usually called upon to facilitate the permitting process.
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How do I obtain a permit for a State Park on Long Island?
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Applications for permits for filming in a State park on Long Island can be sent to you from our office. Please call us at 212-803-2330, tell us which park and give us your e-mail address or fax number. Long Island Parks usually requests 10 business days to process the application. However, they do understand short turnaround time for some projects and will try to work with you. We advise you to give the Parks office as much notice as possible for your production.
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Most permits say I need insurance. How do I get that?
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Independent Films: Most permits require that your policy provides at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) of Comprehensive General Liability for each instance of claim. To obtain a list of insurance brokers in New York go to one of the following websites:
www.newyork411.com
www.nypg.com
www.mpe.net
Student Films: Your school should supply the appropriate insurance or paper work. Please check with your class supervisor. Likely you will simply be requested to obtain a letter from your school, stating your name name, status as a student (i.e. full-time, in good standing) the date(s) of the shoot and the signature of the appropriate representative from the school.
Still photography: It varies as to each location’s permitting requirements. Check with the permitting entity directly and/or speak with an insurance broker.
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