Application Forms
When making an application to film in the City of Richmond please complete and submit the following forms:
Filming Application
(Includes hold harmless agreement and guidelines)
A Richmond Business Licence will be required for a Production Office:
Business Licence Application Form.
If you require the use of a fire hydrant you must submit this form:
Application for Use of City Fire Hydrant
You may require an electrical permit. Electrical Permits are issued by the BC Safety Authority. Please visit their website for forms and information: www.safetyauthority.ca
Richmond Filming Application Forms and attachments must be submitted to:
Richmond Film Office
Office: 604-276-4320
Fax: 604-276-4132
Email: filmoffice@richmond.ca
Address:
Richmond Film Office
City of Richmond
6911 No. 3 Road
Richmond BC, V6Y 2C1
Please attach the following:
Proof of General Liability Insurance in the amount of $5 million (minimum) with the City of Richmond named as additional insured
- A copy of applicable script pages
Additional Information:
- City Services requirements ( police , fire , signs, or other ) must be determined in advance and a deposit must be paid a minimum of 72 hours prior to filming.
- A damage deposit may also be required, an amount will be determined and must be paid 72 hours prior to filming.
- A copy of the notice to merchants and resident must be forwarded to the Richmond Film Office for approval prior to distribution, notices must include the Richmond Film Office as an alternate contact person.
- Late cancellation or changes of service requested will be subject to cancellation charges.
- A parking plan for crew and work vehicles must be submitted to the Richmond Film Office for approval prior to approval being distributed.
- For an special effects work, (ie) explosions , fire, gunfire or aerial work, a special effects meeting must be held at least 10 days prior to the work taking place. A current resume for the Special Effects Co-ordinator must be submitted to the City prior to the meeting being held.
Please see the Richmond Filming Guidelines for more information.
