Photo/Film/Video/TV Shoot Guidelines

Filming in the City of Atlanta

In general, The City of Atlanta does not require permits for film, video or photo shoots, however, when your film, video or photo shoot requires the closing of City streets, lanes and sidewalks, please complete a film application.

Filming Procedures

Application for Photo/Film/Video Shoot in City of Atlanta

Checklist for Closures for Film

There are certain situations where permits or permission is required.  These situations are as follows:

• Filming in a park:

          Adrienne Wright, Parks Dept., Special Events Coordinator

          404-546-7655 

          awright@atlantaga.gov

• Street Closures:

          Dionne Benton, Dept. of Transportation, Senior Traffic Engineer

          404-330-6501 

          dbenton@atlantaga.gov

• For business licenses:

          Rhonda Ward

          404-330-6218

          rward@atlantaga.gov

• For generators and building permits:

          Quinn Hunter

          404-865-6550

         qhunter@atlantaga.gov 

• Anything involving the use of City owned property/buildings:

          Billy Warren, Facilities Management Director

          404-330-6225

          bmwarren@atlantaga.gov     

         John Lavelle-Director of Real Estate Portfolio

         404-865-8620

         jlavelle@atlantaga.gov