Municipal Filming Permits
Metropolitan and district municipality permits for streets, parks, coastlines and squares, plus traffic and police coordination.
Every shoot in a public space requires a permit from the relevant metropolitan and/or district municipality. Road closures, unit-base parking, generators and set builds also require coordination with the police and municipal officers. We run location-based applications in parallel and liaise with the authorities on shoot days.
Estimated lead time: Typically 1–3 weeks
What's included
- —Metropolitan and district municipality applications
- —Road closures and traffic management
- —Police and municipal officer coordination
- —Park, coastline and square usage permits
- —On-set permit representative
Required documents
- —Filming request letter
- —Location sketch and footprint
- —Shooting dates and hours
- —Vehicle and equipment list
- —Insurance policy (if requested)
Process
- 1.Location scout and jurisdiction check
- 2.Municipal applications
- 3.Traffic/police plan
- 4.Fees and charges
- 5.On-site coordination on shoot day
Frequently asked questions
+Who issues street filming permits in Istanbul?
Depending on the location, permits come from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and/or the relevant district municipality. Shoots that affect traffic also require police coordination.
+Does a small handheld crew need a permit?
For commercial shoots, a permit is recommended regardless of crew size; otherwise the shoot can be stopped on location.
Which permits does your project need?
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