Filming and photography in West Torrens
If you are planning a film or photography project in West Torrens, you may need approval from Council.
Who requires a Filming and Photography Permit?
- Commercial and student productions require a Filming and Photography Permit.
- Approved student productions with appropriate documentation will not be charged the associated Permit fee/s.
- Recreational/personal filming or photography does not require permission.
How to apply for a Filming and Photography Permit
Organisers must apply for an Event Permit via our booking platform.
Organisers must register as a user to use our booking platform - a guide on how to register as a user can be found here(PDF, 3MB)
Please note, the following application times are the minimum requirements:
- Small activity (allow minimum 2 weeks for approval)
- Activity that includes drone use and/or site infrastructure (allow minimum 4 weeks for approval)
- Activity that includes traffic management requirements (allow minimum 4 weeks for approval)
You will need to supply the following documentation before your application is approved:
- Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency - minimum twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) with City of West Torrens included as an interested party
- A map or plan showing the project area
- Risk management plan
- Traffic management plan (if relevant)
- Drone registration certificate, ReOC and CASA approval for proposed drone photography (if relevant)
Permit FAQs
Support for organisers