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Film Industry
The following is meant solely to help the reader understand the main features of primary regulations governing this activity, and not meant in any way to provide a legal interpretation.
Numerous municipal guidelines govern the film industry's activities. For regulations affecting a specific filming location, contact the municipal authorities (most often, the City Clerk's office), or obtain a copy of the "Lower Mainland Location Filming Guidelines and Regulations" from the B.C. Film Commission.
BC Film Commission
The British Columbia Film Commission is a branch of the provincial government working to ensure that the business of film and television production thrives as a value proposition for the province's domestic and international clientele.
Primary Contact
B.C. Film Commission
#201 - 865 Hornby Street,
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2G3
Tel: (604) 660-2732
Fax: (604) 660-4790
E-Mail: info@bcfilmcommission.com
http://www.bcfilmcommission.com
Although other provincial acts may affect filming, the following ones should be noted.
Land Act
The Land Act enables provincial Crown land to be made available for a range of private, residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial uses.
Land Act Tenure is required for commercial filming on Crown Land. The terms and conditions vary depending on the use. A temporary permit is issued where use is limited to filming of scenery and backdrops. A License of Occupation is issued if improvements, or modifications are made to the land or if camps are temporarily established. An annual rental fee and documentation fee are also required. Special requirements include a site use plan, insurance and most often bonding.
Primary Contact:
Ministry of Environment
P.O. Box 9338 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC
V8W 9M1
Tel: (250) 387-1161
http://www.gov.bc.ca/env/
For addresses of the Lands Regional offices see the phone book blue pages, Government of B.C. section, Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection.
Park Permits - Permit and Authorization Service Bureau
Permits are required under the Park Act within Provincial Parks and Recreation Areas for:
-commercial activities or enterprises offering goods and services to the public;
-use and occupancy of lands; and
-removal of natural resources (normally prohibited).
Permits normally require a permit fee plus insurance or bonding, depending on the permitted activity/use.
Primary Contact
Permit and Authorization Service Bureau
Ministry of Environment
Park Use Permit
PO Box 9371 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC
V8W 9M3
Tel: 1-866-433-7272
Tel: Victoria (250) 952-0932
Fax: (250) 387-0922
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/
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