Filming Fees
When filming in the District of Squamish, you may be required to pay fees depending on the nature of your production.
Fee payment
When all filming in the district is complete and a wrap form has been submitted, the Film & Events Department will issue an invoice. Please note that fees cannot be drawn from the deposit. The deposit will be returned in full once fees are paid.
The District of Squamish accepts payment by:
- Certified cheque or money order (drawn on a Canadian bank account)
- Cash
- Debit
District of Squamish GST # 121391866RT0001
Filming Fees and Deposits
| Description | Fee |
| Filming Application Processing Fee | $50 per application (one application per production or block – prep/wrap - multiple locations |
| Filming Licence Agreement Processing Fee (for filming on municipal property only) | $50 per agreement |
| Filming Licence Adjustment Fee | Actual cost of legal review |
| Cancellation Fee | $150 |
| Rush/Late Fee - if application is submitted less than 5 days of filming date | $200 |
| Administrative Fee | 15% of total invoice |
| Daily Filming Fees Per Production Type: | |
| Student Film | $0 (fee waived) |
| Indie/Low Budget/ Still Photography | $150 per day of filming |
| Standard TV/ Commercial | $300 per day of filming |
| Major Feature Film/ TV | $400 per day of filming |
| Prep & Wrap days | 50% of daily production rate X each prep/wrap day |
| Security Deposit $5k -$10k (deposit amount depends on filming type and location and must be provided prior to filming) |
A minimum of $5M Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) naming the District of Squamish is required. No security deposit required for student films with proof of Student ID and $2M Commercial General Liability Insurance. The same applies to still photograph shoots. |
Street Use and Filming Fees
| Description | Fee |
| Street Use = Closures | $200 per block per day |
| Street Use = Parking | $50 per stall/per vehicle per day |
| Work Permit Application for traffic closures / hold ups /TMP | $200 per application – approval provided by the District of Squamish Engineering Department |
District Property Filming Fees
| Description | Fee |
| Parks & Trails | $300 per day |
| Public Parking Lots | $300 per lot per day |
| Airport Runway | $1,500 per hour to a maximum of $5,000 per day |
| Airport Taxiway A / Apron | $750 per hour to a maximum of $5,000 per day |
| Airport Vehicle Parking | $750 per parking lot per day |
| Lost Paid Parking Revenue | $450 per lot per day |
Filming Liaison Fees
| Description | Fees |
| District Liaison | Actual Cost |
District Liaisons are independent contractors appointed by the district who provide oversight for filming, environment, transportation, operations and airport use. The district may require that a liaison be on-site for the duration of filming including a location that has environmental concerns, the airport, downtown, residential neighbourhoods or municipal parks and buildings.
Insurance
Depending on location and filming activity, each production may be required to provide between $5M to $10M Commercial General Liability insurance naming the District of Squamish as additional insured. $10M is required for all filming activity at the Squamish Airport. $2M is required for Student Film Projects (see 'Student Filming Fees' below).
Student Filming Fees
Student filming projects are not required to pay for filming application processing fees, licence agreement processing fees or daily filming fees. Furthermore, they are not required to provide a security deposit. Student must provide current Student ID with their application and $2M Commercial General Liability insurance.
Commercial Still Photography Shoots
All of the same fees apply.
Other Fees
Other permits that may be required and may incur fees - please see below:
- Noise Exemption Permit (for permission to film outside of Noise Regulation Bylaw hours) - fees apply and range from $50-$200 per application (request more information from Film & Events Department)
- Traffic Regulation Work Permit (for all filming that impacts Municipal roads and sidewalks)
- Bulk Potable Water Fees - $53.97 per 100 cubes/22,000 gallons
- Municipal Property Fees - fees vary depending on location, duration, and filming activity (request more information from Film & Events Department)
- Fire and Police Services - contact Squamish Fire Rescue or Squamish RCMP (phone: 604.892.6100) to discuss your request. All services are dependent on availability. Fees apply.
More Information
View the Filming Fees in the Fees & Charges Bylaw
For more information on filming fees and other requirements, please contact the Film & Events Department.
