Do student filmmakers have to apply for a filming permit? What is required?
Students have to follow the same process as other filmmakers, except students also need to submit a letter verifying they are a student conducting the filming for a class project. Insurance is usually provided by the school. The school may require that the students name be added to the schools insurance certificate or they may not. The student should check with their production office. The quarterly limits on the numbers of days per filming property is waived for students. Frequently students are on a budget and want to know the best way to avoid running up their costs. One is to confine most filming activity to the interior of a property. Once you start conducting activity in the street or City right of way, police officers are required to control traffic. Same with smoke effects. Smoke effects of any kind usually require assignment of a fire safety officer. Police and fire officers are paid over $50.00 an hour. Closing of alleys can also be quite costly as merchants depending on the
