DO YOU NEED A PERMIT TO FILM IN NYC?

A film permit is required in NYC for your production if:

1. You’re using equipment beyond basic, hand-held cameras, tripods, or small items like bounce boards and boom mics.

2. You need designated parking for production vehicles (personal cars do not require a permit).

3. You’re requesting exclusive use of city-owned property.

4. Your production includes stunts, prop vehicles, prop weapons, or actors dressed in police uniforms.

Additionally, filming in certain locations—such as city parks, interior spaces of city buildings, bridges, subways, or tunnels—requires extra approvals from the relevant authorities.