Apply for provincial film permits

Last updated on January 3, 2023

In British Columbia you can apply to film on provincial properties, infrastructure and Crown land.

Each provincial agency has its own filming guidelines and application processes.


I want to film on:	Apply to:
Crown land	FrontCounter BC
Provincial parks	BC Parks
Highways	Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Bus Exchange Skytrain Station	Translink
Hydroelectric dam Power station	BC Hydro
səmiq̓ʷəʔelə (formerly Riverview) Public housing	BC Housing
Provincial government buildings and space	Ministry of Citizens' Services

Productions are responsible for securing all necessary municipal, provincial and federal permits required for filming activity. Learn more about permitting.

Not seeing the provincial agency you were looking for? Contact the Provincial Film Commission.

Get help bringing your production to B.C. with the Provincial Film Commission.

Apply for motion picture tax credits.

Consulting with First Nations.

The B.C. Film Location Policy outlines what the motion picture industry can expect, and what is expected of them while filming in locations managed by the Province.

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The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.

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B.C. Film Location Policy