Filming permit authorities
Who to contact, what they need, what it costs and how long it really takes. Pick a country to narrow the list, or search by authority or city.
26 authorities in United States
Arkansas Film Commission
Little Rock · Arkansas · United States · Region or state
Verified Sep 12, 2026
Austin Film Commission
Austin · Texas · United States · City or borough
Verified Sep 12, 2026
California Film Commission
Los Angeles · California · United States · Region or state
From 4 daysVerified Sep 12, 2026
Chicago Film Office
Chicago · Illinois · United States · City or borough
4–10 daysVerified Sep 12, 2026
Chicago Park District — filming and photography permits
Chicago · Illinois · United States · Park or protected area
Verified Sep 13, 2026
Chicago Transit Authority — filming and photography
Chicago · Illinois · United States · Region or state
Verified Sep 18, 2026
City of Atlanta Office of Film & Entertainment
Atlanta · Georgia · United States · City or borough
Verified Sep 13, 2026
Detroit Film Office
Detroit · Michigan · United States · City or borough
Verified Sep 13, 2026
Film In Florida – Florida Commerce
Tallahassee · Florida · United States · Region or state
Verified Sep 12, 2026
Film Nevada
Nevada · United States · Region or state
Verified Sep 12, 2026
Film Tucson
Tucson · United States · City or borough
Verified Sep 12, 2026
FilmLA
Los Angeles · Greater Los Angeles · United States · City or borough
Verified Sep 12, 2026
Hawaiʻi Film Office
Hawaii · United States · Region or state
Verified Sep 12, 2026
Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment
New York · United States · City or borough
Verified Sep 12, 2026
Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation (Nashville) — film and video permits
Nashville · Tennessee · United States · Park or protected area
Verified Sep 13, 2026
Miami-Dade County Film & Entertainment Office
Miami · Miami-Dade County · United States · City or borough
Verified Sep 12, 2026
Montana Film Office
Montana · United States · Region or state
Verified Sep 12, 2026
New Orleans Film Office
New Orleans · United States · City or borough
Verified Sep 13, 2026
North Carolina Film Office
North Carolina · United States · Region or state
Verified Sep 12, 2026
OCTFME
Washington · District of Columbia · United States · City or borough
Verified Sep 12, 2026