The Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau is happy to assist you with filming on Galveston Island! To obtain a filming permit, please complete the application below, and a Film Liason will review and issue a permit, or contact you for further information.
For any question or assistance with this application, please contact us at (409)797-5157 or email film@galvestoncvb.com.
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Please list the following (when applicable): |
Producer(s): |
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Director: |
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Production Coordinator: |
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Insurance Requirements: |
A certificate of liability insurance is required prior to filming. Minimum limits: $2M General Aggregate/ $1M Each Occurrence. The following entities must be named as additional insured:
Galveston Park Board Attn: Bryan Kunz 601 Tremont Galveston, TX 77550
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City of Galveston Attn: City Manager's Office 823 Rosenberg Galveston, TX 77550
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If you have already completed this step, please upload a copy of the declaration page showing these two entities listed. (PDF only)
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Fire Permit: For use of squibs and pyrotechnics, a fire permit must be filed with the Fire Marshall's office. Additional special effects and chemical use may also require this. |
List use of Pyrotechnics: |
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List use of Firearms, Special Effects: |
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CVB Tracking Information: (info will be used by CVB only): |
Name of Hotel/Condo: |
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Other City Requirements:
- License to Use Permit: If your shoot requires traffic control or pedestrian control on a public right-of-way, you will need to file a License to Use Temporary Permit with the City of Galveston's Planning Department. It may require you to hire police officers on site during the duration of the shoot.
- Loudspeaker Permit: You must file a Loudspeaker Permit with the City of Galveston City Manager's Office for any amplified sound or excessive noise involved in your production.
- A signed and approved copy of the permits must be submitted prior to filming.
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* I agree to comply with all the provisions of City of Galveston laws, rules and regulations, and those of the State of Texas, and hereby states that the above information is accurate and correct.
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