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Filming and Photography
Popular Locations and Availability
Contact the Reserves and Recreation Officer on 9970 1355 or email nikki_griffith@pittwater.nsw.gov.au to check date availability of your chosen location.
Application Process
An application is required to be submitted to Council for filming in the Pittwater area. Minor filming is classified as being 10 and less crew/cast, no impact on the area and minimal equipment being used.
Filming & Still photography Fees as at 1 July 2012
Application Fees - this includes still photography fees
| Ultra low impact (1-10) |
$100.00 |
| Standard low impact (11-25) |
$176.00 |
| Medium Impact (26-50) |
$352.24 |
| High Impact (50+) |
$588.00 |
Administration of Traffic Management Plans
| Low impact |
$188.00 |
| Medium Impact |
$352.00 |
| High Impact |
$586.00 |
Fee- per half day
| Standard Low impact (11-25) |
$219.00 |
| Medium Impact (26-50) |
$329.00 |
| High Impact ((50+) |
$547.00 |
Fee - perday
| Standard Low impact (11-25) |
$492.00 |
| Medium Impact (26-50) |
$619.00 |
| High Impact ((50+) |
$867.00 |
Other Fees ( charged at usage rate)
| Supervision fee hourly (min 4 hrs) |
$77.00 |
| Site inspection fee |
$147.00 |
| Fast track application (under 3 days) |
$157.00 |
| Mileage per kilometre |
$0.77 |
| Bond |
$550-$2,000 |
- A minimum of 5 days notice is necessary to process applications and a minimum of 7 working days for large scale productions. After this time a late fee will be applied.
Use of local roads
A Traffic Management Plan is to be submitted for all applications requiring the use of local roads. These are referred to Council's Traffic section for approval. If you are unsure whether you are required to submit an application please contact Councils Traffic Section on 9970 1111.
Use of main roads
Filming on main roads requires the approval of the RTA. Please see the following for further information and application forms:
Related Links
Related Sites
- Screen NSW (formerly Film and Television Office).
- Australian Film Televison and Radio School
- RTA website
