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Looking to film in York? Use the below forms 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.

PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 10 WORKING DAYS FOR PROCESSING.

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Small Film Crew Form (for crews of five people or fewer)

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM

This form is to notify the City of York of your intentions to film.

This form is only suitable for crews of five 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 will not be considered if the application is received within ten working days prior to shoots.

Large Film Crew Form

PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 10 WORKING DAYS FOR PROCESSING.

All filming applications relating to York Minster and the land within their boundary will not be considered if the application is received within ten working days prior to shoots.

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