Commercial filming is defined as digital or film recording of a visual image or sound recording by a person, business, or other entity for a market audience, such as for a documentary, television or feature film, advertisement, or similar project. Professionals profiting from images and film collected from Pipe Spring National Monument must apply for a Commercial Film/Photography permit at least three weeks in advance of filming or videotaping in the park. How to Apply for a Commercial Filming/Photography - Special Use Permit (SUP) Step 1: Download and fill out the appropriate form for your film/photography activity.
Step 3: Email the completed application form. (email address is found in the form) Step 4: If your request is approved, a permit containing applicable terms and conditions will be sent you. The permit must be signed by the responsible person and returned to the park for final approval by the Park Superintendent before the permitted activity begins. Application Fee A $150 non-refundable application fee is required. This covers the first two hours of time spent on the permit. This may include telephone/ email conversations, site visits, permit conditions, etc. Administrative Fees Permits/projects that require more than two hours of administrative time for review, site visits, meetings or processing will be charged at the rate of $50.00 per hour. Depending upon the complexity and scope of the project, a performance bond may be required to ensure that the area used is returned to the same state as prior to filming activities. The performance bond may also be used to deduct additional costs associated with the permit that may include, though not be limited to: additional administrative costs not associated with application fee, monitoring costs, maintenance of area post-filming/ production; and mitigation of natural and/or cultural resource damage. Do You Need a Permit for Photography? The decision to require a permit for still photography activities in a park is based on the activity itself as opposed to the eventual use of the image. Generally, permits are not required for still photography activities unless:
Reasons for Denial of a Permit: Congress expressed the importance of resource protection and provided that the permit request should be denied if:
We need to receive the application AND the application fee a MINIMUM of ten business days in advance. Any project that is complex in nature, exceeds 5 cast and/ or crew members, or requests to film in areas off paved or hardened surfaces or off -trail requires a minimum of four weeks. Applications are accepted with less notice; however we cannot guarantee that permits will be reviewed or approved by date requested. Once the application and application fee are received, the proposed project will undergo a compliance review to ensure that natural and cultural resources and/ or visitor experiences will not be unduly impacted. Upon approval from the Superintendent, the permit will be approved. The final permit along with conditions of permit will be sent to the applicant for their signature and a copy returned back to the Special Park Use Office. The applicant can be denied a permit for a variety of reasons. Location Fees These fees are based on the number of cast/crew per day. These are NPS standards and are non-negotiable. Location fee for the minimum anticipated days is due two business days prior to filming date. Any additional days will be billed at the end of the filming. Location Fees for Motion Pictures or Video
Compliance review is required for all special use permits. A $250 fee is charged for permits/projects that required additional analysis such as a cast/crew greater than 5 persons; travel off -trail or cross-country; aerial filming/photography; or construction of sets/ stages and use of fire/ explosives. Cancellation or Delays
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Last updated: February 15, 2019