CITY OF MCKINNEY, TEXAS FILM PERMIT APPLICATION
Date of Application: __________________________________ Signature of Authorized Representative: ________________________________ Any production company, business or individual (“Applicant”) wishing to conduct a film shoot shall obtain a Film Permit. For purposes of this Permit, a “film shoot” means to perform or undertake any activity in a public place within the corporate limits of City, which constitutes, in whole or in part, a component part of or necessary preparation for the process of recording moving images onto a tangible medium, including but not limited to motion picture photographic film, videotape, videodisc, or digitized storage of video data. A “film shoot” does not include “home movies” or “home videos” not intended for commercial rebroadcast or viewing. Please provide the following information pertaining to the Film Shoot. After completion of the items listed herein, return this form to the City of McKinney for processing and distribution. This form must be returned not less than fifteen (15) days prior to filming. Exceptions to this deadline may be made with good cause shown. Film Company is responsible for acquiring any additional permits or permission required if any portion of Film Shoot lies outside of the jurisdictional limits of McKinney. If requested, Film Company shall provide evidence of additional required permits or permission. The Film Permit fee is Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00), payable upon submission of this Permit Application. FILM COMPANY INFORMATION Production Company: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Corporate Office Address: ________________________________________________ And Phone/Fax Numbers: ________________________________________________ President of Company and ________________________________________________ Contact Information ________________________________________________ Official Title of Film: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Type of Film:
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Dates of Filming:
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Alternate Dates:
Location of Film Shoot (list day/date at each location). Please specifically list any locations in the McKinney downtown square: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Estimated number in Crew: ______________ Contact Person #1: __________________________________________ Address: City/State/Zip: 24 Hour Phone: Fax: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________
Contact Person #2: __________________________________________ Address: City/State/Zip: 24 Hour Phone: Fax: __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________
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How was the Film Company referred to McKinney? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
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2. Has the Film Company worked on film projects in McKinney previously? If so, please list: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
OPERATIONS I. TRAFFIC CONTROL: Please describe the area of usage, streets/alleys involved, requested modifications of standard usage, type of controls needed, police/security, cones, barricades, flags, etc. Please clearly describe the location and duration of any requested street closings. A site plan of the area of usage must be included in this Permit Application. Notes: 1. All traffic laws shall be adhered to by Film Company; the only exception is where traffic flow is otherwise clearly designated and controlled. Film Company understands that street closures are a matter of public health and safety and are completely within the discretion of the McKinney Police Department. Street closings may require additional permitting. Film Company must provide written notice, not less than 48 hours in advance, to any affected property owners of any street closings and the duration of the closings.
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ANCILLARY/SUPPORT SERVICES: please describe needs and provisions. A. Litter Control: Include dumpsters, cans, refuse collection procedures, how often will refuse be picked up during or after the Film Shoot:
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________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ B. Communications Equipment: What type, name of the responsible contact person and supplier. The City may require that the communications equipment be compatible with McKinney Emergency Services.
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Parking: Describe area to be utilized, including specific location and access, how many and what type of vehicles are expected and who is responsible for coordination of parking operations. Also, describe any blocking of downtown square parking spaces.
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Film Company must supply $1,000,000.00 Insurance Certificate and/or Policy with additional insured’s as follows: ___ ___ City of McKinney Other – Please list: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Original Insurance Certificate must be attached to original Film Agreement. IV. HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES. Please describe any activities that are planned for the Film Shoot which may pose a danger to public health and safety (e.g., fires, car chases, explosions). ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ A permit may be denied if the police department, fire department or special events manager determines that the Film Shoot would pose a serious threat to public health and safety. V. INDEMNIFICATION: The Film Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees, from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, causes of action, suits and liability of any kind, including all expenses of litigation, court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, for injury or death of any person or for damage to any property that arise out of or in connection with the activities performed by Film Company within the City, whether such injuries, death or damages are caused by the negligence or intentional acts of the Film Company or the negligence of City, or the joint negligence of City and Film Company. IV. VIOLATION OF PERMIT REQUIREMENT OR CITY ORDINANCE:
The City reserves the right to close down any Film Shoot that violates any City ordinance, code or deviates from the terms and conditions of this Permit.
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DEPARTMENT REVIEWS
Community Services Department: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________
Police Department ____________________________________________ Fire Department ____________________________________________ Code Enforcement ____________________________________________ Additional Comments: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________ Date: ________________ Date: ________________
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