Our goal is to have safe, successful, permitted filming in the City of Savannah. Our office does this in several ways:
Issue Film & Media Permits for productions in the City of Savannah.
Ensure that all filming has as minimal impact as possible on the residents and businesses.
Enforce all ordinances and permit requirements for filming on public property, including parking, safety, hours of operation, noise, animal regulations.
Work with Location Managers to troubleshoot location issues.
Work with SCAD and student filmmakers to ensure safe and non-invasive filming on public property.
Respond to and resolve citizen complaints about film and media projects.
Work closely with the Savannah Regional Film Commission to promote safe and successful filming.
Represent the City of Savannah in Recorder’s Court for film-related ordinance violations.
Other Film & Media information:
Productions must submit applications NO LATER than five business days before film activity is expected to begin.
Those with heavier impacts may require additional time to allow for a comprehensive review.
In the instance production cancels a location that has already been permitted, the cost of the permit and any associated fees will apply.
Professional productions MUST register with the Savannah Regional Film Commission before submitting an application. Student projects are exempt from registering their projects.
