Permission to film and photograph
Filming and photography applications
The Chichester District is one of the most picturesque locations in the country. It has a unique combination of the South Downs, the historic city of Chichester, and the south coast, all within a short distance of each other.
We welcome film, television, and photographic companies who wish to film/photograph in and around the area. We are also able to provide help and assistance.
If your application is successful, we must be fully indemnified against any damages, actions, proceedings, claims, costs and expenses should any arise as a consequence of use of our land. All companies working on location in public places owned or managed by us must hold public liability insurance cover between five million pounds and ten million pounds. The exact figure will depend on the activities taking place and will be in respect of any one claim as a minimum.
As with all applications to use our land or buildings, a copy of the company's public liability insurance certificate will need to be sent to us for inspection. A risk assessment and method statement must also be submitted before consent will be granted.
If you wish to film in an area or building owned or managed by Chichester District Council, you will need to contact the Licensing Team who will provide you with details on costs.
Creative England - Filming in England
Filming in England is proudly funded by the British Film Institute (BFI) and endorsed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) to maximise and support feature film and high-end television to shoot in England, outside of London. The national team work to develop a production-supportive environment. They support many levels of feature film and high-end television production activity taking place across the English regions. This allows communities across the nation to enjoy the profile, job opportunities and economic benefits that the sector generates.
You can search the Filming in England National directories for:
- Filming locations
- Crew and new entrants
- Suppliers and local businesses
The Filming in England National directories are free to register on. Whether you are looking for a particular location (coastal, natural, historic, modern, industrial etc) or your own location could be the backdrop to the next blockbuster or television drama the please check out the relevant directory for you. You can also receive job opportunities tailored to your location, skillset, and availability, plus invitations to networking events and training. Information is tailored to those that own or work in a supply chain business that support film production and content about studios and build spaces providing a gateway to England's vast network of world class facilities. You can register or update your listing by reaching out to production@creativeengland.co.uk.
Contact us
For further information and advice email licensing@chichester.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can phone us on 01243 534740.
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