Welcome to RBKC Film Office
Managed by FilmFixer
RBKC Film Office provides a one-stop service for managing filming and photography on behalf of the council. All professional filming and photography on council land or public roads is licensed by us. Our work is guided by the principles of the London Filming Partnership. RBKC is a thriving, vibrant borough in a great world city. We make sure film makers respect the people who live and work here. We also negotiate to ensure the community benefits fully from the advantages of filming here.
Our work includes arranging Q&A sessions where residents meet filmmakers; direct donations to community groups and causes; and securing training, work placements and jobs for local people. We collect location fees for the council.
We liaise across council departments such as Highways, Parking, Housing and Leisure. We work with the Metropolitan Police Film Unit, resident associations and trader associations to ensure all filming is managed safely and smoothly.
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Need assistance?
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Residents and film companies
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Apply to film with FilmApp
FAQ’s Residents
- Q How can I get involved in filming?
- Q What's in it for me if there's filming in my neighbourhood?
- Q How can I make my voice heard about filming in my neighbourhood?
- Q What can I do if my business has suffered because of filming in the neighbourhood?
- Q What can I do if filming personnel are being rude or antisocial?
- Q What do I do if filming activity is restricting access or blocking my route?
- Q What can I do if filming activities are causing excessive noise or light?
- Q Why do you need to close roads for filming?
- Q Why do you need to suspend parking bays for filming?
- Q How can I stop filmmakers from using the unrestricted parking on my road?
- Q Are productions allowed to put cones out to reserve parking?
- Q What if I don't want myself or my property to be filmed?
- Q What legal grounds does filming have to go ahead?
- Q Is there a risk of my neighbourhood becoming overrun by filmmakers?
- Q What can you do to stop my neighbour from using their house as a film location?
FAQ’s Film Companies
- Q Do I need a licence to film?
- Q How do I apply for a license to film?
- Q Do I need to provide any insurance?
- Q How much does it cost to film?
- Q How can I tell whether you manage a location or not?
- Q Do I need to notify you if I am filming on private property?
- Q Can you give me suggestions for a location brief?
- Q I need to suspend parking for my filming, what do I do?
- Q My filming involves a drone, what do I need to do?
- Q How do I go about hiring a sports pitch or court for filming?
- Q I am filming for a news piece, what do I need to do?
- Q When do I need to talk to the police?
- Q Do I need a license for child actors / models?
Contact information
24hr emergency phone: 07919 002 115
Please only use this emergency contact number if you have concerns about filming taking place at the moment. If you need to apply for a film license please go to FilmApp.