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Commercial Filming Application
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Please note that applicant may be required to obtain additional permits in order to process this request. Processing time may be delayed depending on the applicant’s ability to get the required permits.
We are excited you are considering Frederick County as a location for your film production needs. As the applicant, you must agree to abide by the Frederick County Film Code of Conduct and provide Proof of Insurance with Frederick County, Maryland as an additional insured. Please allow 10 business days for processing of most applications. Due to the complexity of high impact productions, processing may require 15 days.
Frederick County Government Commercial Filming Guide
Commercial Filming Guide
Read the Commercial Filming Guide before proceeding
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Business Name
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Phone Number
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Address
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Country
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Nonprofit Organization?
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Yes
No
501c(3) Nonprofit Number
APPLICANT / AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Name
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Email
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Address
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Country
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Office Phone
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Cell Phone
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PRODUCTION MANAGER
Production Title
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Production Type
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Location Manager
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Cell Phone
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FILMING LOCATION
You must submit one application per filming location. Rental/usage fees may apply.
Filming Location Address
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Requested Dates
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Single Day
Multiple Days
Date
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Date
Dates
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Dates Start Date
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Dates End Date
Times
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Times Start Time
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Times End Time
# Cast on Site
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# Crew on Site
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Total # of People on Site
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Amplified Sound?
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Yes
No
Frederick County Code
1-11-16: Nuisance-Noise Levels
Please note that the County’s Noise Ordinance must be obeyed.
Indoor Facility Needed?
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Rental fees may apply
Yes
No
If Yes, Please Specify
Food/alcohol being SOLD
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Are food and/or alcohol being SOLD during production?
Yes
No
Food/alcohol being SERVED
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Are food and/or alcohol being SERVED during production?
Yes
No
Detailed Description of Scene
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Lack of detail may delay approval process
FILMING ACTIVITY DETAILS
Check all activities that apply
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Additional information may be required
Open to public
Closed to public
Street Closure
Posted Parking
Animals
Driving scene
Aircraft/Drone
Vacant Building
Firearms
Burn barrels
Special FX
Breaking glass
Explosions
Fire effects
Pyrotechnics
Other
If other, please explain
PRODUCTION PLANS
Additional fees may be required
Requests of the County
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Are there any requests being made of the County for the production? (i.e. use of tables/chairs, temporary storage only during time of the filming, early entrance to a building, etc.)
Yes
No
If yes, please explain
NOTE: The County is under no obligation to comply with the request. This is to avoid any last-minute surprises and establish expectations for both parties.
Temporary Structure(s)
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Should a temporary structure need to be erected for the production?
Yes
No
Land Use / Building Permit
Have you obtained a Land use or Building Permit?
Yes
No
Permit #
Permit # (if applicable)
Set Plan
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Please attach a set plan explanation and/or map or diagram of the area where production will take place.
Road Closure Plan
Please attach a Maintenance of Traffic/Detour Plan if this production requires any road closures requiring a Right-of-Way Permit. If using Maryland state roads, you must also submit a Maryland State Special Events Permit.
Security Plan
Please attach a security plan for the time of the production. This includes the production company’s plan for any private security company or off-duty law enforcement, traffic control (site ingress and egress, and on-site circulation), traffic flaggers, and/or emergency responders. Depending on the size and impact of the production, an emergency management plan and special event permit may be necessary.
Additional Information that you feel would be helpful in processing this application
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Attach the Certificate of Insurance
See example to the right
Certificate of Insurance Example
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Audio/Video Recording Code of Conduct
Read the Code of Conduct before proceeding
I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Audio/Video Recording Code of Conduct during the filming period outlined above
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My initials here constitute my electronic signature
Commercial Film Location Agreement
Read the Film Location Agreement before proceeding
I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Commercial Film Location Agreement during the filming period outlined above
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My initials here constitute my electronic signature
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