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1. Where is the Office of Special Events located?
The Office of Special Events is located in the Dallas Convention Center at 650 South Griffin Street. The entrance to the office is off of Akard Street, just across the street from City Hall. Our office is on the arena concourse across from Section 7, 8, 9.
2. What are your office hours?
Our office is open from 8:15am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday.
3. When do I need a film permit?
A filming permit is required when:
- Filming takes place on public property to include city facilities & parks.
- Utilizing city streets or alleyways (i.e., street closure, lane closure or requiring intermittent traffic control).
- Filming the Dallas Police Department or Dallas Fire-Rescue Department to include ‘said’ property.
- Parking on restricted curb lanes and/or streets during the rush hour ban.
- The Office of Special Events determines the need in other filming situations.
4. How do I apply for a permit to film in the City of Dallas?
The Commercial Filming Application (pdf) is available online. You can also apply in person at the OSE office or submit the application by fax at 214-939-2709.
5. Is there a cost for the permit?
A. The processing fee for the Commercial Filming Application is generally $50.00, payable by check, money order, debit card or credit card (Master Card, Visa or AMEX).
B. Depending on the complexity of the film request. A processing fee of $250.00 would apply to projects including but not limited to projects that involve extensive planning and requires multiple locations (more than 2) to include multiple street closures, lane closures, intermittent traffic control, affecting the DART lane(s), traffic management and complexity of the film request.
6. What do I need to bring to the office in order to get a permit?
You will need your application form completely filled out and signed; Certificate of Insurance and payment of the processing fee. The listed insurer on the COI must be the same name listed on the application; they must cross reference each other.
7. Why do I need insurance, we are a very small production company?
Whether you are a crew of 1 or 100, the City of Dallas requires evidence of insurance in the form of a certificate of insurance. You must add the City of Dallas as additional insured along with permit applicants. This is to protect the city’s interest in the event of a third party claim arising from the permit applicant’s operations.
8. What kind of insurance is required in order to get a permit?
The City of Dallas requires a General Liability policy for $1,000,000 naming the City of Dallas, its officers and employees as additional insured. Refer to Section 11 on the application as the liability requirements are outlined.
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9. When do I need police assistance on a set?
You will need to hire off-duty Dallas Police for assistance if your film shoot involves any interruption of traffic, lane or street closure, intermittent traffic control, stunts, and weapons or if your actors are wearing Dallas Police Department, Dallas Fire Rescue Department, Emergency Medical Technician or other costumes resembling uniformed personnel.
10. How do I get police assistance?
Contact the Office of Special Events at 214-939-2701 and we will direct you to a DPD officer who can further assist you with your shoot.
11. How long will it take to get my permit?
A. Permits are reviewed the same day they are received. The amount of time it takes to get a permit signed depends on the complexity of the permit. The Office of Special Events makes every effort to process your permit as quickly as possible.
B. Commercial Film Permits are normally issued within 2-3 business days upon receipt of the application. However, should the film project require multiple days of shooting and include multiple street closures or extensive planning, this may take more than the 2-3 days to issue the permit.
12. Does filming on a sidewalk require a film permit?
Filming on the sidewalk does not require a film permit provided that ingress/egress is given to daily foot traffic, to surrounding residents and to area businesses. However, should your film shoot require that the sidewalk be closed, please contact OSE as this request would require the clearance from the Department of Transportation.
13. Do I need to notify businesses or neighborhoods when filming in the area?
A. Yes. Ensure that employees or residents are allowed ingress/egress to and from their place of business and/or residence. Three (3) days prior to the event date, deliver written notice to all owners or occupants of real property abutting the filming area. The notice must include the following information: (1) Event date, time and location; (2) the contact name and number of the production company / scout and/or producer (3) that an application for a Commercial Film Permit been filed; and (4) interested persons may contact the Office of Special Events at 650 S. Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202, 214-939-2701
B. The Office of Special Events must receive a copy of the notice prior to releasing the final permit.
14. Do I need a permit to shoot a student film?
A. Yes, if your film shoot is on public property. Students must obtain a letter from their school on the school’s letterhead stating the student’s name, their status as a student (good standing, full-time) the date(s) of the film shoot and the signature of the appropriate school representative.
B. The processing fee is waived to students.
15. I am interested in shooting in a few locations, how would I know if these locations require a permit?
Public properties merit a film permit from the Office of Special Events, if you are unsure if the location is public or private, contact the Office of Special Events at
214-939-2701 to provide you with the appropriate information.
16. How do I find out about the Texas Incentive Program?
Go to the Texas Film Commission web site.
17. How do I advertise my home / business / space as a location for filming with your office?
Contact the Dallas Film Commission at 214-571-1050.
18. Who can I contact to assist in obtaining/securing film locations of privately owned businesses?
Contact the Dallas Film Commission at 214-571-1050.
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