City of Vancouver — Film and Special Events branch
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · City or borough
Last checked against the authority's own published material on September 12, 2026, and approved before going live. Always confirm current fees and requirements directly with the authority before filming.
Contact
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- Phone
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- Official website
- https://vancouver.ca/doing-business/film-permits.aspx
- Apply online
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Key facts
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- Fees
- Daily film permit $1,300 per day of filming (covers all locations that day, plus prep and wrap, parking signage and hooding); late night or early morning surcharge $2,000 per day; student film permit $46. Ultra-low impact productions (under 15 cast and crew, no traffic control, no diesel generator) get 85% off the daily fee, and productions using at least 50% clean energy get 50% off the daily fee and surcharge. Lost meter revenue charged separately: $600 per day downtown, $300 per day elsewhere. Prices exclude tax
- Insurance minimum
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Requirements
- No local sponsor required
- No content pre-approval
- No separate drone clearance
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