Chicago Film Office
121 North LaSalle Room 806 Chicago IL 60602 Fax: 312-744-1378
email: Film_Permit_Letter_Intent@cityofchicago.org |
A sample Film Permit Letter of Intent |
Chicago Film Office
Procedurers for Filming |
-- Film Permit Info |
-- Rates for Police and Fire Department services |
Chicago Film Permit Fee: $25 per day per location
Chicago Film Permits
Step 1 Contact the Chicago Film Office to:
1. Speak with a film office representative about your
project. Film Office rep will discuss all aspects of your planned activities
to include schedules, locations, parking requirements, etc. Begin these
initial discussions as early as possible. The more time and information
we have, the better we can serve you and the communities in which you film.
2. Obtain a letter of intent and film packet which
includes insurance requirements and police/fire rates. These forms are
now available for download for either faxing or emailing to the Chicago
Film Office.
* Fax format Letter of Intent form (can be faxed to
312-744-1378)
* Email format Letter of Intent form
(The letter of intent can be emailed back to the Film
Office, but you must call the office to confirm receipt. Email address:
Film_Permit_Letter_Intent@cityofchicago.org)
* Sample Letter of Intent
* Sample Insurance
Step 2
The following must be recieved by the Chicago Film Office a minimum of 48 hours in advance of filming start time:
1. A completed Letter of Intent detailing the date,
time and location.
2. Certificate of Insurance meeting the specified
limits and naming the City of Chicago as an additional insured.
3. Payment, by cash, check or credit card($25 per
day/per location).
Credit card form
Step 3
Notify the neighborhood and/or businesses with a leaflet
that provides details of filming plans. See film office for samples. Early
and thorough notification is not only a courtesy, it is an effective and
indispensible part of prep. Example of a Sample Leaflet
Step 4
Visit your location the day prior to filming to make sure that your "No Parking" signs have been posted. If they are not, please contact the Chicago Film Office immediately.
Instructions for "Letter of Intent"
Companies that wish to use the City of Chicago as a location for filming features, television productions, documentaries, independent films, still photography, etc. must submit a "Letter of Intent" form for each filming/parking location that requires use of the public way.
The parking spaces requested on the Letter of Intent are for production vehicles or picture, not for crew cars.
Letter of Intent forms may be delivered, faxed or emailed to:
Chicago Film Office
121 N. LaSalle
Room 806
Chicago IL 60602
Fax: 312-744-1378
email: Film_Permit_Letter_Intent@cityofchicago.org
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The City of Chicago also requires a Federal ID number in order to process a permit.
The "Letter of Intent" form must be accompanied by
credit card,
check or cash (exact change) for $25 per day per location.
Make checks payable to: City of Chicago - Department of Revenue
Instructions for "Certificate of Insurance"
In order to obtain a permit, policies must meet the following minimum requirements:
The City of Chicago must appear as an "additional named insured" as their interest may appear.
Limits of liability:
General: $1,000,000 per occurrence; $500,000 per
person
Workman's Compensation: Should be in line with company's
other certificates
Chicago Film Permit Fee: $25 per day per location
