Commercial Filming Application

2. 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.
4. Frederick County Government Commercial Filming Guide
   Commercial Filming Guide

   Read the Commercial Filming Guide before proceeding
6. PRODUCTION COMPANY
8. Business Name*
9. Phone Number*
11. Address*
12. Country*
14. Nonprofit Organization?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
15. 501c(3) Nonprofit Number
17. APPLICANT / AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
19. Name*
20. Email*
22. Address*
23. Country*
25. Office Phone*
26. Cell Phone*
28. PRODUCTION MANAGER
30. Production Title*
31. Production Type*
33. Location Manager*
34. Cell Phone*
36. FILMING LOCATION
    You must submit one application per filming location. Rental/usage fees may apply.
38. Filming Location Address*
40. Requested Dates*

    1. Single Day
    2. Multiple Days
41. Date*
    Date
43. Dates *
    Dates Start Date

    —

    Dates End Date
44. Times *
    Times Start Time

    —

    Times End Time
46. # Cast on Site*
47. # Crew on Site*
48. Total # of People on Site*
50. Amplified Sound?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
51. Frederick County Code
    1-11-16: Nuisance-Noise Levels

    Please note that the County’s Noise Ordinance must be obeyed.
53. Indoor Facility Needed?*

    Rental fees may apply

    1. Yes
    2. No
54. If Yes, Please Specify
56. Food/alcohol being SOLD*

    Are food and/or alcohol being SOLD during production?

    1. Yes
    2. No
57. Food/alcohol being SERVED*

    Are food and/or alcohol being SERVED during production?

    1. Yes
    2. No
59. Detailed Description of Scene*
    Lack of detail may delay approval process
61. FILMING ACTIVITY DETAILS
63. Check all activities that apply*

    Additional information may be required

    1. Open to public
    2. Closed to public
    3. Street Closure
    4. Posted Parking

    1. Animals
    2. Driving scene
    3. Aircraft/Drone
    4. Vacant Building

    1. Firearms
    2. Burn barrels
    3. Special FX
    4. Breaking glass

    1. Explosions
    2. Fire effects
    3. Pyrotechnics
    4. Other
65. If other, please explain
67. PRODUCTION PLANS
    Additional fees may be required
69. Requests of the County*

    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.)

    1. Yes
    2. No
70. 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.
72. Temporary Structure(s)*

    Should a temporary structure need to be erected for the production?

    1. Yes
    2. No
73. Land Use / Building Permit

    Have you obtained a Land use or Building Permit?

    1. Yes
    2. No
75. Permit #
76. Permit # (if applicable)
78. Set Plan*
    Please attach a set plan explanation and/or map or diagram of the area where production will take place.
79. 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.
81. 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.
83. Additional Information that you feel would be helpful in processing this application
85. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
87. Attach the Certificate of Insurance
    See example to the right
88. Certificate of Insurance Example
    Click here
90. Audio/Video Recording Code of Conduct
    Read the Code of Conduct before proceeding
91. I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Audio/Video Recording Code of Conduct during the filming period outlined above*
    My initials here constitute my electronic signature
93. Commercial Film Location Agreement
    Read the Film Location Agreement before proceeding
94. I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Commercial Film Location Agreement during the filming period outlined above*
    My initials here constitute my electronic signature
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96. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
97. Email address

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