Location Shooting Like A Pro

THE FILMMAKER’S CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 

• When production passes that identify employees are issued, every crew member shall wear it while at the location. 
• Moving or towing vehicles is prohibited without the express permission of the municipal jurisdiction or the vehicle’s owner. 
• Production vehicles may not block driveways without the express permission of the municipal jurisdiction or the driveway owner. 
• Meals shall be confined to the area designated in the location agreement or permit. Individuals shall eat within the designated meal area. All trash must be disposed of properly upon completion of the meal. 
• Removing, trimming and/or cutting of vegetation or trees is prohibited unless approved by the owner, or in the case of parkway trees, the local municipality and the property owner. 
• All catering, crafts services, construction, strike and personal trash must be removed from the location. 
• All signs erected or removed for filming purposes will be removed or replaced upon completion of the use of the location, unless stipulated otherwise by the location agreement or the permit. 
• When finished, remove all signs posted to direct the company to the location. 
• Noise levels should be kept as low as possible. Generators should be placed as far as practical from residential buildings. Do not let engines run unnecessarily. 
• All members of the production company should wear clothing that conform to good taste and common sense. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times. 
• Crew members shall not display signs, posters or pictures that do not reflect common sense and good taste. 
• Cast and crew are to remain on or near the area that has been permitted. Do not trespass on to another neighbor’s or merchant’s property. 
• The cast and crew shall not bring guests or pets to the location. 
• Observe the designated smoking area and always extinguish cigarettes in butt cans. 
• Cast and crew shall refrain from using lewd or offensive language within earshot of the general public. 
• Cast and crew vehicles parked on City streets must adhere to all legal requirements unless authorized by the film permit. 
• Parking is prohibited on both sides of City streets unless specifically authorized by the film permit. 
• The company will comply with the provisions of the permit at all times.