Generally for students shooting something little for their class I may or may not recommend this - but if you are any sort of legit organization that is paying or renting workers/equipment you can get in huge legal trouble should something go wrong. It's not worth it
Now I understand how important is the Film Permit. Thanks StudioBinder for this Inspiring video. And Thousand Thanks to Miss Amy Kradolfer for her interview.💯💯💯
when i saw heat in cinema it hit me... how did the closed al that long busy downtown and how about transformers in downtown Chicago with all working business seeing the set tru the windows and hearing the explosions
Heat was a crazy production! If you're interested, we broke down that DTLA shootout here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7zt9Ru3nwDE.htmlsi=ymdggVlJEWRuE5Kg
Tricky situations you film makers face. I'm learning so much in this channel - for something I'll never use. I "get" why a permit is desirable from the city's POV (disruption of daily life, traffic, etc) but imagine that the small/indie filmmaker might be stretched for time/money to do all this. In these litigious times we live in, I suggest to really adopt the mantra of "ask for permission first". Yet how many cool projects have never seen the light of day because of all the extras around filmmaking - legally... One wonders. If I were to start doing films, I'd want all my scripts to be stories set on a far away 1000 acre farm where I'd just have to negotiate with one rancher - or use only interiors...
@@StudioBinder To me where it gets weird is when you have the permission of the owners (say a house or a standing set stage) where it's all interiors. Do you need a permit there? I know FilmLA says yes but within the confines of an interior, it's weird
@@CapitalFProductions It's just the government getting involved where it doesn't need to. Unless I am disrupting people, I can film wherever and whenever I want.
I think this is a good mindset, even for non-filmmakers to have. It makes you appreciate even BAD films. Making and completing ANY quality film is simply a miracle.
Since LA has more production than all other locales combined, it has tried and true methods honed and perfected over years of trial and error. The crews here are the best in the world. And if it's too difficult for some, then they just aren't ready for the big time.
Obviously you can’t cover the cost of every state but I wish costs with FilmLA were brought up and why so many people go guerilla. Last I checked, it was ~$824 for a permit and lasts a week with I think 7 locations max covered. Hundreds of dollars in fees come up if you need to make a change and they once told us we needed an 80/hr rep to hang out with us. It’s one reason so many eschew the office and LA has a rep for being inhospitable to shoots under 500k
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Before my lecture, I must tell you that I started my career at Roger Corman's Venice Film School or as it is professionally known, Concorde/New Horizon Pictures. We never shot without a permit and those were the lowest budget productions ever produced. I also worked for Playboy's soft core Skinamax production company on a few titles. I have never NOT had a permit. As a 28 year veteran location scout/manager/key assistant L.M., I find it absurd that any honest filmmaker would question the necessity and value of a permit. This business achieves perfection largely due to it's adherence to the CYA doctrine. That's why one take is rarely acceptable. That's why stunts are done by the professionals. That's why continuity is mandatory. Would you expect am editor to have only one take available for each scene, or expect an actor to jump from one car onto another at high speed, or expect a script supervisor to let the actors decide which fork to use? Every job title has a reason for being and securing permits is the job of the location professional. It is one of a hundred jobs we are tasked with along side dog barking abatement, crew parking, trash disposal, finding Maine fishing villages in San Pedro, bus rerouting, traffic control, etc, etc, etc, etc etc. My point is this, if you are going to go to all the trouble of shooting on location the least you can do is CYA and buy a damn permit. Even if you hire a L.M. only for that reason, it could save you from financial ruin or possibly jail time if the worst occurs. Lest we forget the tragedies of Midnight Rider or Rust or countless other unexpected accidents that were done by off the chain directors who thought they could sneak by the law and get a shot on the sly. Always consult your LM if you have a brilliant idea at 2 am. We can usually make it happen for you. But if we aren't looped in, we aren't going to take the hit. The 1st AD and the producers will be held responsible. So just give us a heads up and we will do what we do best. Everything.
I feel like this is more for LA and NYC. It is a nightmare to shoot in those cities which is why I would never do it. Plus the whole, I need a permit to shoot on private property, thing is insanity. The gov should have no say in the matter. It's private and between the owner and production company.
@prinka2096 Same but I live in Texas where it is more liberal with the laws. That is unless you live in Austin, Houston or Dallas where they have strict laws. They are becoming more and more like LA and NYC every year.
LA and NYC are obviously big hubs for production so that kind of regulation makes more sense. And to your point about private property, there are a lot of variables there. For example, private property located in public areas like a neighborhood - then you're involving the neighbors so it gets a little tricky.
I disagree - for students shooting their little film for class maybe. And I agree that some processes to get some in certain municipalities can be money grab Permits are a necessary process to prevent run and gun filmmakers (and locals) from problems and litigation should something go wrong during the shoot in that location. It also gives your group the ability to shut down and access WAY more things than if you were to do it without one.
No one wants to be held up from going to work because a few douchebags with a camera blocks the bridge. They'd be just as annoying as protestors protesting things when they don't know what they're even protesting (See Anti-Israel protestors blocking traffic instead of going to school)
Suggestion for Video - Michael Kahn’s Editing techniques in Steven Spielberg’s films, like the video you did on Kaminski for Cinematography @StudioBinder.
Have you guys done a video about finding and working with an agent? ..are they necessary for every specialization? ..does other talent prefer your agent reach out to them, or can you just cold call most folks (if you can get their number)? ..
in big cities like LA n NY, are film release agreements always necessary or can you just ask business owners for favors and pay them for the time you use their location?
As we've learned, getting official permission is the way to go. Without ANY agreement, free or otherwise, you run the risk of legal troubles down the line. So, your scenario is possible but not recommended.
Where I am from they constantly decline granting permits to indie filmmakers, so we just shoot and apologise later, but I would like to have permits so we have enough time on a location
5:39 i was taught anything in public or public view was fair game for photography purposes personal and commercial. Is she referring to 'still photography' for films/commercial/music videos?
brother pls answer my question that if rolling shutter speed is 20ms and shutter speed is 1/16sec(62ms) so brother frame has information bw 0 to 20ms brother am I right ? Thanks for your help
What about out in nature? Land that isn’t owned by any entity? ik ridiculous question, but what if i wanted to shoot a movie on the moon? No entity owns it, so would I still need a permit?
How big was your interior crew? You should have started inside low key and then done exteriors. Because you started outside, you drew their attention and they knew you were filming so when they saw you inside it was just too obvious. Next, get a Ben Franklin permit. Give it to who ever is in charge
I kindly request to make a vedio on aristotle , pluto and other greek philosopher, thier part on writing, philosophise on story telling, who said what and what are thier specific parts on writing. I serched but i cant come to an understanding so please !
1:33 If you got cought, you risk getting shot ... I misheard that, but actually true. If you guerilla filming an action scene with gun props, you are not just inconveniencing others.
Very true! There have been multiple incidents where student filmmakers run around town with fake weapons making a movie and almost get shot by police. It's no joke!
Really informative video! As an indie filmmaker, it's easy to overlook the importance of film permits, but this video made it clear why they're crucial for a successful shoot. Thanks for breaking down the process and providing helpful tips on how to navigate the permit process. Definitely a must-watch for anyone starting out in the film industry!
Amy is great to work with. Why not ask the LMGI Location Professionals? Permits are needed to alert other government agencies what's going on and a permit helps hold producers and directors accountable.
Distributors also need signed location agreements from property owners saying there was permission and the location was returned back to same state or better after the production left. Failure to have these agreements could have distributor sued by the location owner.
Absolutely love this channel. Do you think you all can make a video about writing a film or screenplay with narration. I don’t see many videos on this topic. I have a movie idea in my head and I would really love you see you show examples of it being done well. Fight Club and Shawshank come to mind, but I like your breakdowns of things to keep in mind
i know about the infamous incident involving a film crew for the film ''Midnight Rider''. a person died from being struck by a train. there's no permit. is it necessary to film at a different location? do you also want to be sure on safety, especially when working on private property?
Yes, that was a truly tragic event. Safety is the most important factor in any production. That incident was caused by a lot of negligence and should be a cautionary tale for all filmmakers.
it would be interesting to get a deeper dive on how permits have worked with specific movies in other countries, such as Italy or France. Also, an episode on cinema and tourism would be really cool!
Not a single word about how much it costs, for amateur film makers or professional studios. Not even a range. Nothing mentioned. No examples. Nothing useful.
That’s cause it’s gonna depend on your production and where you shoot. Each state and each city will have different costs. Range anywhere from like $100 to a few hundred thousand lol
