Filming in York
Application Forms
Looking to film in York? Use the forms below to submit details of your production and our team will be in touch.
In York, you’ll find something to photograph or film at every turn. A treasure trove of unique locations you won’t find anywhere else in the UK, with beautiful architecture and historic buildings from every period. Within the ancient, encircling walls, York’s medieval streets and buildings are beautifully preserved, and the historic heart of the city is largely traffic-free, making it quiet, clean and accessible for film and TV crews, day and night.
If you have any questions, please contact filming@makeityork.com
How To Apply to Film in York
Complete the filming application based on the crew size of your production.
Make It York will review documentation, liaise with the relevant departments and issue a filming approval to you.
Please note: If you are using a drone as part of the filming, you will be required to submit the drone notification form in addition to your application. Please find the form at the bottom of this page.
Film Permit Fees
These charges apply to locations where filming permissions are managed by Make It York. Fees are chargeable per production. The prices listed exclude VAT. Permit fees depend on the size of crew –
- up to 10 people – £50
- 11 to 24 people – £150
- 25 to 74 people – £250
- 75 to 100 people – £350
- 100 to 149 people – £500
- 150 or more – POA
- Use of a Drone – £50
All applications involving drones are subject to individual approval. Further guidance on drone usage can be found from North Yorkshire Police.
There are exceptions to this, and at present you will not be charged if your production is for:
- a charity
- student or publicly funded short film
- accredited news crews
Additional fees may be required if the production requires closures and parking. These additional fees are coordinated and managed by the relevant departments within City of York Council.
Payment and Invoicing
Payment for filming permits is required before scheduled filming dates. Payment will be invoiced directly to you following review of your application. Should you wish to pay via invoice a Purchase Order number must be supplied on the full application form.
If you have not received an acknowledgement within 3 days, please email filming@makeityork.com.
Please note: Data entered to the form will be automatically saved to your browser in case you need to return and complete the form at a later date. You must return to the form using the same device and browser used to complete the form, and not clear any stored browser data or the saved information in the form will not be present.
Unsure if you need filming permissions? Read Make It York’s filming guide.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM
‘This form is to notify Make It York and City of York Council of your intentions to film.
This form is only suitable for crews of ten people or fewer (including cast and extras) who are planning to film on the street using handheld cameras or cameras on tripods only.
This notification form is not suitable for productions using any additional equipment, special effects, street dressing, stunts etc.
Productions containing any of the following, should also contact local police
- Violence
- Firearms or other weapons
- Scene of a crime, or offensive nature
- Actors in police or other emergency service uniform
- Marked police car or other emergency service vehicle
It is important that you also include evidence of your current Public Liability Insurance.
A certificate which demonstrates a minimum of £5,000,000 cover is needed in order for this form to be processed.
Please leave at least ten working days before your shoot in order for your form to be processed. All filming applications relating to York Minster and the land within their boundary require express permission directly from York Minster. Please contact the team at York Minster alongside submission of this application. Filming at York Minster
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM
This form is to notify Make It York and City of York Council of your intentions to film.
Productions containing any of the following, should also contact North Yorkshire Police to notify of intention to film:
- Violence
- Firearms or other weapons
- Scene of a crime, or offensive nature
- Actors in police or other emergency service uniform
- Marked police car or other emergency service vehicle
It is important that you also include evidence of your current Public Liability Insurance.
A certificate which demonstrates a minimum of £5,000,000 cover is needed in order for this form to be processed.
Please leave at least ten working days before your shoot in order for your form to be processed. All filming applications relating to York Minster and the land within their boundary require express permission directly from York Minster. Please contact the team at York Minster alongside submission of this application.