Filming Requests

We welcome filming applications in our borough.

Within this section you can access our filming guidance, our code of practice  and complete an online application form. 

Please ensure you read our guidance. It is designed to help us work with you to consider all relevant matters in advance of filming.

Please note, all filmmakers are required to:

• Read and agree to our Code of Practice prior to filming and, if filming is on our property, you will need to provide a copy of your public liability insurance, risk assessments and health and safety assessments. 
• Notify and/or seek permission from residents and businesses located with in the immediate area of intended filming.
• Notify and/or seek permission from other agencies affected by the filming.
• Liaise with appropriate facilities management and health and safety staff regarding any filming activity that cou ld have a potential risk to health and safety of third parties (for example, building occupants, visitors, neighbours).

Filming requests are coordinated by the Corporate Communications team who can be contacted on 020 8207 7581 or by email: corporate.communications@hertsmere.gcsx.gov.uk for initial advice if required. However you will be required to complete the online form.

Please note the council charges for filming on its property.

If you are looking for a place to film, or need help in organising a shoot, you could contact Film Link.

Film Link  is an introductory and film-facilitation agency that promotes locations, crew and facilities companies registered on their database to film-makers.

Owned by Exemplas, part of the University of Hertfordshire group of companies, Film Link  is supported by Hertfordshire County Council, Elstree Studios, Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden and local authorities in Hertfordshire - all of which are especially film-friendly.

Find out more visit: www.film-link.co.uk