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Monterey County Film Commission
August 17, 2007Hi John:
Please check out our Permits page
on our website FilmMonterey.org under Production Resources.
Permits: http://FilmMonterey.org/pr_permits.htm |There are contacts for the various permitting officers in a variety of jurisdictions.
Mostly permits are needed if you are shooting for commercial reasons.
If you are simply shooting as a tourist or from public areas, of course permits are not needed.
Let me know if you need more information.
Regards,
Karen Nordstrand
Monterey County Film Commission -- info@filmmonterey.org |
Permits:If you are simply shooting as a tourist or from public areas, of course permits are not needed.
Projects taking place within incorporated city limits, military areas
or on private property
do not require a separate permit through Monterey County.
Welcome to Film-Friendly
MONTEREY COUNTY -- FilmMonterey.org |There's a great history of filmmaking in Monterey County, and a wealth of film locations for features, commercials, TV projects, and advertising shoots.
The Monterey County Film Commission is a non-profit organization, which promotes our area’s locations, crew and businesses to the film industry, making it easy for filmmakers to take their projects from start to finish here.
We also hold local events and fundraisers, such as movie screenings, film lectures, the Monterey Screenplay Competition, the Big Night (celebrating the Academy Awards®), and more. And our "Friends of the Film Commission" support organization keeps members in-the-know on film projects and film commission events.
Monterey County Film Commission
P O Box 111
Monterey, CA 93942-0111
Tel (831) 646-0910
Fax (831) 655-9250
email: info@filmmonterey.org
PermitsWhat you need to know to film on-location in Monterey County
Monterey County encompasses a vast area including 12 incorporated cities, a large amount of unincorporated county land, state parks and U.S. Forest Service property, and privately-controlled areas.
Although each jurisdiction handles its own film permit procedures directly, all require the following:
-- certificate of insurance for a minimum of $1 million
naming the jurisdiction (and its officers, agents and employees) as additionally insured-- a written locations breakdown or description
-- signature of an authorized representative
-- åpayment in advance of the project
Permits are easily obtainable in most areas of Monterey County and most cities comply with the California State Film Commission's model permit. Most jurisdictions request a five day minimum lead time or longer if the project requires full street closures, pyrotechnics or major special effects. For filming taking place entirely on private property, no additional permit is needed.
On the following pages are the contact names, phone numbers, fee ranges and any special requirements of the most often filmed areas within Monterey County. Please call or email the Monterey County Film Commission at 831-646-0910 in advance of any filming to register the project, receive filming guidelines and tips, and to be advised of any changes in the following information.
Also, we request that you fill out our Production Registration Form and fax it to us immediately for prompt response.
åState of California PermitsFilming on California state property and state roads requires permit registration through the California Film Commission
Contact: California Film Commission
800-858-4749 or 323-860-2960
Fax: 323-860-2976 or 323-860-2972
7080 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 900
Hollywood, CA 90028Roads: Catherine Adamic, Caltrans Permit Coordinator (ext.104)
State Parks:
David Booth, State Parks Coordinator (ext. 106)
Also contact Monterey Parks office, Michelle Green, 831-649-7118CHP: Doug Sweeney, California Highway Patrol Liaison (ext. 103)
Location Specialist: Lisa Mosher (ext. 123)
Fees:
No location fees.
$140 review fee for Caltrans and hourly charges if necessary for rangers.
Fees vary based on activity.Special Requirements:
Roads: All Caltrans permits are issued through the California Film Commission (CFC).
Highway One in Big Sur is a state road.Please note that Caltrans District 5
restricts film activities that include traffic control on Highway One
from Carmel Highlands south into San Luis Obispo County during the summer.The moratorium is in effect between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.
Questions on the policy may be directed to Steven Senet, 805-549-3206.
For California Highway Patrol support,
contact the CHP Film Media Relations Officer at the CFC.
The Monterey County CHP contact is officer Mario Domalaog, 831-455-4800.Parks:
Contact local state parks to get approval of film activity.
Overall production discussion may begin with Michele Green, State Park Ranger, 831-649-7118.Monterey Area
(Pt. Lobos State Reserve, Carmel River State Beach, Garrapata State Beach, Historic Adobes, Monterey Historic Parks, North County Beaches):
Michele Green, 831-649-7118.Big Sur Area
(Andrew Molera State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Pt. Sur State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park): Michael McMenemy or Matt Green, 831-667-2315.Fees:
Varied fees depending on activities.
Monterey County PermitsMonterey County permits are required for filming
on county roads,
county buildings or
in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County.Projects taking place within incorporated city limits,
military areas or on private property do not require a separate permit through Monterey County.Contact:
Sgt. Scott Regan
Monterey County Sheriff's Dept.:
831-647-7702 • Fax: 831-647-7891 or 831-647-7888
200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey CA 93940Jose Gomez (Encroachments)
Department of Public Works
831-755-4930 • Fax: 831-755-4958
312 E. Alisal, Salinas CA 93901)Fees: $75/permit payable to the Monterey County Sheriff's Dept.
plus $300/permit payable to Monterey County Public Works for any project filming on county roads.
(Two separate checks need to be written to the above agencies).
$200+ for county-owned buildingsSpecial requirements:
Clearance for film projects needs to be handled through the County Sheriff's Office. If the lead time is short (5 days or less), and the project involves filming on county roads, then the film company should simultaneously contact the Department of Public Works for confirmation.Monterey County Parks:
Includes Lake San Antonio,
Lake Nacimiento,
Jack's Peak,
Toro Park,
San Lorenzo Park,
Royal Oaks,
Manzanita, and
Laguna Seca (excluding racetrack-- see below)Contact: Lavonne Chin, 831-759-7214
855 E. Laurel Drive, Bldg. G, Salinas CA 93905
email: chinl@co.monterey.ca.usFees: Vary by park site from $250 to $1,500 per day; damage deposit may be required.
Special Requirements:
Application form.
For Mazda Raceway, go to "Other Local Permits"
Individual City PermitsCity of Marina
Contact:
Jane Harder Amick,
Economic Development Coordinator
211 Hillcrest Ave., Marina CA 93933
831-384-7324 x 283 • Fax: 831-384-9148
email: jamick@ci.marina.ca.us
Website: www.ci.marina.ca.us |Fees: Depends upon use of city resources.
Special Requirements: A written description of project details, dates times, story board, etc. Request is at least three (3) weeks in advance. Processing time is contingent upon film project. Road closures, pyrotechnics, special effects or temporary closure of facilities may require longer processing lead-time.
City of MontereyContact:
Lt. Randy Roach,
Monterey Police Dept., 831-646-3798
Email: Roach@ci.monterey.ca.us;
Website: Monterey.org |Permit Link: Monterey.org/mpd/general_info/film_permit.html |
Fees: $350 to $1,000 per day,
depending on type and scope of project. Other fees may apply. Special fee arrangements can be made for multiple day filming. Permit fees waived for student and most documentary projects, and special consideration given to promotional and tourism projects.Special requirements:
Permit processing time contingent upon film project requirements. Road closures, pyrotechnics, special effects and other elements may require longer processing times.Harbor Area Filming,
contact Monterey Harbormaster, Steve Scheiblauer, 831-646-3950
Pacific GroveContact:
Lt. Tom Uretsky
Pacific Grove Police Dept.
580 Pine Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-648-3147 • Fax: 831-648-2161;
Website: ci.pacific-grove.ca.us |Fees: $300, still shoots; $500-$1,500, motion
Special requirements:
Filming in downtown area recommended to take place on Sundays and/or early mornings if possible.
Carmel-by-the-SeaContact:
Carmel Community Activities and Recreation
Christie Miller, Carmel Recreation Dept.
831-620-2020 • Fax: 831-625-1953
email: cmiller@ci.carmel.ca.us
site: CarmelCalifornia.com |
P.O. Box CC, Carmel CA 93921Fees: $150 per permit
Special requirements:
Projects involving some ITC and full street closures require a lengthy lead time (up to 30 days). Parking of production vehicles in downtown Carmel may need to be limited near production site due to parking constraints. "Off-season" (non-summer months and non-holiday weekends) is best time for filming in Carmel.
Pebble BeachContact: Val Ramsey, 831-625-8557
Fees: $3,000 - $50,000 depending on property (i.e., hotel, golf course, 17-Mile Drive, etc.)
Special requirements: A written description of project details, dates, times, storyboard, etc. is requested at least three weeks in advance. Filming requests for weekends and summer months are difficult to grant due to high tourist season. Permit fees waived for most promotional/tourism projects. Some product categories restricted due to sponsorship fulfillments.
SalinasContact: Bea Rocha, Jorge Rifa, 831-758-7201
200 Lincoln, Salinas, CA 93901
Email: beap@ci.salinas.ca.us, jorger@ci.calinas.ca.us
Web: www.salinas.ca.us |Fees: Depends upon use of city resources
Special requirements:
Processing time is contingent upon film project.
Road closures, pyrotechnics, special effects or temporary closure of facilities
may require longer processing lead time.
Other CitiesThe following cities have generally adopted the State's model permit process.
Contact the City Manager's Office at the following numbers:Del Rey Oaks: 831-394-8511
Gonzales: 831-675-5000
Greenfield: 831-674-5591
King City: 831-385-3281
Sand City: 831-394-1451
Seaside: 831-899-6737 site: ci.seaside.ca.us |
Soledad: 831-678-3963
Other Local PermitsU.S. Forest Service
Contact: Manuel Madrigal, 831-385-5434Fees:
Fees range depending on type and scope of project.
Specific fees are listed on Forest Service website: www.r5.fs.fed.us/lospadres |Special requirements:
Vehicle size limitations at Pfeiffer Beach;
Parking fees may be charged through on-site parking concession company.
Monterey Peninsula Airport
Contact: Toun Thevanh, Dan O'Brien
200 Fred Kane Drive, #200, Monterey CA 93940
831-648-7000 Fax: 831.648.7021
email: danobrien@montereyairport.com
email: tthevanh@montereyairport.com
Web Address: MontereyAirport.com |
Fees: Various permit or licensing rates
Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca
Contact: Judy Varley 831-242-8201
Fees: $6,000+ daily for exclusive track;
$900+ daily for paddock area only.
Weekend rates higher. Other fees apply.Special requirements:
Special rental permit form; $5-million minimum insurance; damage deposit; specific safety requirements.
Coastal Aerial FilmingThe Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) and the
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG)
prohibit aerial flights under 1,000 feet from the mouth of the Carmel River south to Cambria, which encompasses the Big Sur coastline.Aerial overflights
are also prohibited over the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and in the waters offshore of Moss Landing, due to the sensitivity of the marine and bird life in the area.Special use permits
may be obtained in some cases, however, by applying for permits with as much lead time as possible from both MBNMS & CDFG. More permit information can be found on the MBNMS website.Permits must be submitted to both:
o Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Permit Coordinator, 831-647-4207
Fax: 831-647-4250
Permit information: www.montereybay.noaa.gov |o California Department of Fish and Game
Monterey Office Lieutenant
Phone: 831-649-2870
Web Address: DFG.ca.gov |o Monterey Bay Aquarium
Web Address: http://www.mbayaq.org/aa/aa_pressroom/aa_pr_guidelines.asp |
Picture New York |
Basically, this [proposed NY City film permit ordinance] opens the door to unlimited police interactions with photographers and filmmakers, because under these proposed rules, if they were passed, basically everyone with a camera, including everyone with a cell phone, would be someone who might have to have a permit to do photography... with all the people out there with cameras, most people are going to be left alone. This is going to give the police license to stop people they want to stop for whatever reason they want. And you can imagine who the likely targets are of that sort of enforcement... People with dark skin, people who look suspicious in the eyes of the police... It's going to be the people who tend to be harassed by the police in other contexts. -- Christopher Dunn
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