Application fees
An application fee based on the four application categories (below) may apply.
Ultra-low scale productions: $0
- no more than 10 people at the location
- drone not permitted
- no disruption is caused to the Council's stakeholders, retailers or motorists or other events in the vicinity of the activities
- activities are contained to footways or public open space areas only
- public safety is maintained at the location at all times during the conduct of the activities
- vehicles associated with the conduct of the activities are legally parked at all times and are not driven onto footways, parks or plaza areas
- excludes Wendy Whiteley's Garden.
Low-scale productions: $150
- 11-25 people at the location
- drone Permitted
- no more than four vehicles
- no construction
- minimal equipment and lighting
- small or no unit base required
- one or two locations only.
Medium-scale productions: $300
- 26-50 people at the location
- drone Permitted
- no more than 10 vehicles
- some construction
- equipment used eg. dolly, trucks, medium-sized cranes, jibs
- unit base required
- no more than four locations.
High-scale productions: $500
- more than 50 people at the location
- drone Permitted
- more than 10 vehicles
- significant construction
- extensive equipment
- large unit base required
- greater than four locations.
Additional fees
Additional fees are charged on a cost recovery basis, please refer to the Film and Photography permit for a list of fees.
Council will advise of any additional fees on the application.
Bonds
In some instances, Council will impose a bond. The amount of the security bond is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Council will advise on the application.
Payment methods
Full payment must be made prior to filming commencing. A tax invoice will be issued on receipt of payment.
Payment options include:
- Cheque
- Cash (in person only)
- Credit Card Authority form
Council charges a 0.75% service fee, inclusive of GST on transactions using Visa & MasterCard (credit, debit and prepaid).