About this form

You can use this form to apply for approval to undertake filming or still photography activities in the outdoor areas such as footways, roads, parks and other open spaces within the City of Sydney. Application fees as per Council's Fees and Charges are liable from point of submission.

How to complete this form

1. Please make contact with the City's Film Liaison Officer. openspacebookings@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au before completing this form online. 
2. Ensure that you have read the City of Sydney's filming guidelines.
3. Fields on this form marked with an *are mandatory.

Application lead times

A minimum 15 full business days: If a road closure is required.
A minimum 5 full business days: For all other low- to high-impact applications.

You may be eligible for subsidised filming fees, find out more.

Once you've completed your application, please save a copy for your records. If you need to send supporting documentation, please also attach a copy of your application with your email.

Once your application is submitted the associated application fee as stipulated under the Local Government Filming Protocol is liable for payment and is non-refundable for cancellations or refused applications.

Once an application is received and processed, cancellations will only be accepted in writing.

The City of Sydney takes no responsibility for any third party commitments entered into by the applicant if an application is declined.

For further information regarding your application please contact us.

Purpose of collection: This information is being collected for the purpose of assessing, approval and management of event related activities in Parks, Open Spaces, footways and streets in the Council area (Council land).

Intended recipients: City of Sydney employees. Any approved contractors required to provide this service. State Government Authorities required to collate applicable application and approval details.

Supply: The supply of this information is voluntary. If you are unwilling to provide this information, the City of Sydney may be unable to provide access to City of Sydney services.

Access/Correction: Please contact customer service on 02 9265 9333 or at council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au to access or correct your personal information.

Storage: The City Services Unit at the City of Sydney, located at 456 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, is collecting this information and the City of Sydney will store it securely.

Other uses: The City of Sydney will use your personal information for the purpose for which it was collected. 

For further details on how the City of Sydney manages personal information, please refer to our privacy management plan.