Filming in Hamilton
Apply for a Film Permit
Contact Us
Hamilton Film Office
Call 905-546-4233
Email [email protected]
There are three steps to obtain a film permit, outlined below. Review the Film Guidelines before you begin and reach out to the Film Office as soon as possible to discuss the details of your shoot.
Step 1 Register your Production
Submit a Film Production Registration Form and certificate of insurance to the Film Office at [email protected]
- Certificate Holder named as: City of Hamilton, Attn: Film Office, Creative Industries, Tourism and Culture Division, 28 James St. N., Hamilton, ON L8R 2K1
- City of Hamilton listed as additional insured
- Third party liability insurance – minimum $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate
- Name of the production company must match the name listed on the Production Information Sheet
Step 2 Apply for your Film Permit
Submit a Film Permit Application and Notification Letter Template or a Neighbourhood Canvassing Template to the Film Office
Road Closures
If filming will include a road closure, submit a temporary road closure application at least ten business days before the date of the closure. The Film Office must have an approved film permit application on file ahead of submitting a temporary road closure application.
Dangerous Filming and SPFX
The Hamilton Police Service must be notified and provide approval for filming with SPFX, explosives, fire, smoke, firearms and gunfire (blanks or squibs), etc.
Fireworks, Flame Effects and Pyrotechnics
The Hamilton Fire Department Fire Prevent Services must be notified and provide approval for filming using display fireworks, flame effects and pyrotechnics.
Notify the Hamilton Police Service’s Paid Duty Office of any dangerous filming activities, use of weapons or first responder equipment as props, or to book Paid Duty officers.
Step 3 Pay for your Film Permit
Staff will notify you when your permit has been approved and is ready for payment. The Hamilton Film Office has moved to a contactless permitting process. Permits and associated fees can be paid by credit card over the phone 905-546-4233.
Date modified
March 13, 2023