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Jude Hagin
Film Commissioner
Film Commission
of Real Florida, Inc.
Heyjude@OcalaFilm.com

Tel: (352) 817-3345

Permits
 
Filming in State Parks
Filming on State Roads
Filming on Marion County Roads
Filming in Marion County
Filming on City of Ocala Roads
Filming in City of Ocala
Information on Filiming in the Ocala National Forest

STATE PARKS

Permit for Filming PDF - Permit For State Parks

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STATE ROADS

Permits will be conducted on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Film Commision for more information.

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MARION COUNTY ROADS

Permits will be conducted on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Film Commision for more information.

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MARION COUNTY

Permits will be conducted on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Film Commision for more information.

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CITY OF OCALA ROADS

Permits will be conducted on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Film Commision for more information.

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CITY OF OCALA

Permits will be conducted on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Film Commision for more information.

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OCALA NATIONAL FOREST

A permit to film within the Ocala National Forest is needed and can be downloaded by clicking the icon below.

Permit for Filming PDF - Permit for Filming within the Ocala National Forest

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For further information, please contact Pat Tooley at the following numbers:

(352) 625-2520 - Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

352) 288-8520 - Wednesday and Thursday

(352) 625-7556 - FAX

The application can be mailed to the following address:

Pat Tooley
17147 E. Highway 40
Silver Springs, Florida 34488

The following information is in regards to permit fees and restrictions. Some of the information may not be relevant to your particular filming and/or shooting needs so contact Pat Tooley if you have any questions or concerns.

Fees per day for Movie/TV Locations

(a)   1 - 10 persons.... $ 150.00
(b) 11 - 30 persons....    200.00
(c) 31 - 60 persons....    500.00
(d) Over 60 persons....  600.00

Fees per day for Still Photography

(a)   1 - 10 persons.... $   50.00
(b) 11 - 30 persons....    150.00
(c) Over 30 persons....  250.00

Fees for Photographs of Forest Visitors:

(a)    %5 of gross revenue subject to a $100 minimum per authorization.

(b)    Certain structures such as the Cradle of Foresty, Blanchard Springs Cavern or Brasstown Bald are sufficiently unique as attractions for filming. allow this where it will not unduly hinder administrative or public use. Charge a $200.00 fee in addition to the fee(s) provided by paragraph 1(A) to reflect the additional value of these sites.

Special Use Areas

Grant authorizations for filming on areas under Special Use authorization with concurrence of teh Holder. Determine fees as provided by paragraph 1(A) and (B)

Collection Aggreements

Recover costs incurred by the Forest Service for activities which are the responsibility of the Holder such as posting of guards to protect resources, fire prevention, and similar protection activities. Ref. FSH 1509.11, Chapter 70. Add clause R8-X8 to the authorization to provide for collection.

Applications

Require full documentation with the authorization application to:

(a) Number of people involved on location, whether employees, volunteers, contractors, or other personnel

(b) A schedule of times, dates, and location operations.

(c) All equipment or chemicals available on location.

(d)Reasonable changes expected in the natural condition of the area resulting from the production.

Other Requirements

Where appropriate, the authorized officer will require liability insurance and performance bonds (site rehabilitation) that protect the public interest.

Limit filming in Wilderness areas to negligible impacts normally associated with conforming uses.

Fees for Photographs of Forest Visitors:

(a)    %5 of gross revenue subject to a $100 minimum per authorization.

(b)    Certain structures such as the Cradle of Foresty, Blanchard Springs Cavern or Brasstown Bald are sufficiently unique as attractions for filming. allow this where it will not unduly hinder administrative or public use. Charge a $200.00 fee in addition to the fee(s) provided by paragraph 1(A) to reflect the additional value of these sites.

Special Use Areas

Grant authorizations for filming on areas under Special Use authorization with concurrence of teh Holder. Determine fees as provided by paragraph 1(A) and (B)

Collection Aggreements

Recover costs incurred by the Forest Service for activities which are the responsibility of the Holder such as posting of guards to protect resources, fire prevention, and similar protection activities. Ref. FSH 1509.11, Chapter 70. Add clause R8-X8 to the authorization to provide for collection.

Applications

Require full documentation with the authorization application to:

(a) Number of people involved on location, whether employees, volunteers, contractors, or other personnel

(b)A schedule of times, dates, and location operations.

(c) All equipment or chemicals available on location.

(d)Reasonable changes expected in the natural condition of the area resulting from the production.

Other Requirements

Where appropriate, the authorized officer will require liability insurance and performance bonds (site rehabilitation) that protect the public interest.

Limit filming in Wilderness areas to negligible impacts normally associated with conforming uses.

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