Filming fees
All productions applying to film in the City of London or on sites owned by the City of London Corporation, are subject to an application fee, in return for which they will receive a Notice of No-Objection.
This fee will only be applied once an application has been reviewed and deemed suitable to go ahead and you will be provided with a link to pay online.
Payment is required prior to filming and all charges are subject to VAT being added. Additional administration charges will be charged to large scale productions or productions that take up a lot of time, this will be discussed individually with applicants.
For shoots on the public highway
| Crew size | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Charity, students (at discretion, community projects) |
£40 |
|
Small crew, handheld camera (up to 5 people) |
£95 |
|
Small crew, camera and tripod only (up to 10 people) |
£210 |
|
Medium Crew (11-20 people) |
£275 |
|
Large crew (21-50 people) |
£375 |
|
Very large crew (51 - 100 people) |
£500 |
| Crew of 100+ | £750 |
| Administration area | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-application online consultation appointment (if required) | £200 |
|
Hourly fee incurred once administration runs over one hour (the first hour is covered by the application fee) |
£200 per hour |
|
Commercial filming on Millennium Bridge (up to 10 people) |
Application fee covers first 30 mins £300 for up to 2 hours £500 for up to 4 hours £250 per hour thereon |
| Late notice fee | £50 - £250 |
| Location | Fee |
|---|---|
| Location Site Meetings | £200 per hour |
| Guildhall booked room meetings | £250 per hour |
Location fees for private property
Variable: This will remain dependent upon the location, scale, type and requirements of each shoot. Each application would be negotiated individually, based on these factors and the fee agreed in liaison with the City Corporation department responsible for the location and agreed in advance of filming with the production company
Refunds
Refunds for administration charges paid will only be applicable if filming is cancelled due to the fault of the City Corporation or its contractors.
Parking dispensations and bay suspensions
The City Corporation requires five working days to process small parking requests and 15 working days for larger ones. Parking costs must be paid in full before dispensations can be issued and bay suspensions activated.
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 7 days (per street) | £720 |
| Up to 1 (one) month (per street) | £865 |
These must be paid in full before the licence is issued, subject to City approval and an on-site meeting.
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Any Road Closure | £4,665 |
The closure of any road requires 12 weeks notice.
Contact the Film Team
For any enquiries please email the Film Team
Joanna Burnaby-Atkins: 020 7332 3202
Mick Bagnall: 020 7332 3182
Apply for a film or photography permit
To apply for a film or photography permit to shoot in the City of London or on City Corporation owned sites, you must use Filmapp, the official online platform for managing and issuing permits.