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Film, Television, and Photo Shoot Permitting Process
The Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism (DACT) coordinates the permitting process for motion picture, television, and still photographic projects in the City of New Haven. Interested parties should contact the Office with any plans for filming within the city.
DACT works to coordinate a smooth production by serving as an interface between production companies and various city departments and agencies and minimizing the impact of these activities on our residents and businesses.
Please refer to the Guide to Filming in New Haven, which contains a film application form and details the parameters under which filming is allowed. It also includes information on the necessary approvals and services provided by various city departments.
The New Haven Film Application is free and is designed to provide preliminary information necessary to begin the process, and should be completed and submitted to DACT for review. In addition to the application, we require a certificate of liability insurance naming the City of New Haven as additional insured for a minimum amount of $1,000,000.
DACT works very closely with city residents and area businesses, as well as other government agencies and offices, to facilitate filmmakers' needs when appropriate. Other city agencies or departments may require fees, deposits, or bonds to cover the costs of personnel, services, permits, or any needed remediation upon the conclusion of the activity.
Primary point of contact is:
Kim Futrell
Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism, City of New Haven
165 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-946-7172
203-946-7808 (Fax)
Email
Filming in City Parks
To inquire about the availability of filming in one of the city's park spaces, please call 203-946-6960 or email hhatton@newhavenct.gov to reserve your desired date. Additional permitting may be required.
Filming at Yale University:
For information about the filming process at Yale University, please visit Yale's website.
Insurance for Filmmakers:
CT Film, TV & Digital Media Location & Production Resources