Alexandria VA Film Permit Application

Carefully review the following application and permit process for filming in Alexandria.

All film applications must be submitted at least six business days in advance to allow for processing. Projects of a large scale, multiple locations, or drones/aerial filming or photography will require more lead time.

To submit supplemental information about COVID-19 protocols or other production details with your application please email [email protected].

Instructions:

Carefully review the Film Office Locations & Guidelines for information about filming in Alexandria and the application and permit process.
Complete the application as accurately and detailed as possible.
Pay the $30 film application processing fee through the Online Payment Portal.
Complete the application below.

After submitting your application, you will be contacted within 1 business day and notified of the status of your permit and if any additional permitting will be required. *You will not receive a copy of this submission, so please save a copy of your answer before submitting, if desired.

General Information

First Name*:

Last Name*:

Company*:

Email*:

Phone*:

Other Phone:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Country:

Production Details

Date(s)*:

Start Time*:

End Time*:

Location of Shoot*:

(exact street locations)

Name of the client, product, show and/or network you are filming for:*:

Story Content*:

(story line, description of shoot)

Day of Filming Contact (Name, email and phone)*:

Equipment*:

(generator, lighting, trailers, port-a-potties)

Cast*:

(number of people involved)

Crew*:

Reserved Parking

Visit the City of Alexandria website for current parking reservation prices. NOTE: The submission of this information does not guarantee reserved parking. Once the film permit application is reviewed by the Film Committee, a separate parking permit must be submitted by the film maker no less than 5 business days before the date of filming.

Number of Metered Spaces:

Number of Non-Metered Spaces:

Location of Each Space:

(street address or meter numbers found inside glass)

Street Closings

Street closings require police officers for traffic direction and control, incurring additional fees.

Location:

Sidewalk Closing

Sidewalks must remain open unless filming or safety concerns require closure, incurring additional fees.

Location:

ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR ALEXANDRIA

Does your film or video promote a visit to Alexandria or enhance the positive image of Alexandria?*:

If yes, explain:

Will your finished piece identify Alexandria in words on the screen?:

Yes No

Will your finished piece identify Alexandria verbally in the audio track?:

Yes No

Will you have any hotel overnight stays for this project?*:

Yes No

How many nights will your cast or crew members spend in an Alexandria hotel?:

How many hotel rooms?:

What is the estimated value of your hotel expense?:

Do you need assistance securing a hotel room block?:

Yes No

Estimated value of meals/catering purchased in Alexandria*:

Estimated value of services purchased in Alexandria (can include talent, production support, etc.)*:

Estimated value of venue rental in Alexandria*:

Other expenses (please explain):

Total dollar value of all Alexandria-based expenses listed above*:

Have you contacted and/or received support from the Virginia Film Office?*:

Yes No

* Indicates a required field.

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