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Who We Are

The Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization of Galveston Island, Texas... Read more.


Media Contacts

Mary Beth Bassett
Director of Public Relations
Office: (409)797-5121
mbassett@visitgalveston.com

Mackenzie  Finklea
Public Relations Manager
Office: 409-797-5029
mfinklea@visitgalveston.com

Clayton Kolavo
Digital Marketing Manager
Office: (409)797-5120
ckolavo@visitgalveston.com

Caitlin Carnes
Public Reliations Manager
Office: (409) 797-5121
ccarnes@visitgalveston.com


Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Press Room

Film Permit Application

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.

* Project Title:
* Project Type:








* Company:
* First Name:
* Last Name:
* Title:
* Postal Address:
* City:
* State:
* Zip Code:
* E-Mail Address:
* Confirm E-Mail:
* Phone:
Fax:
* Date(s) of Filming:
Date(s) of Scouting:
* Locations:
Please list the following (when applicable):
Producer(s):
Director:
Production Coordinator:
OnSite Contact Name:
OnSite Contact Cell Number:
Number Production Trucks/Vans:
Number Other Production Vehicles:
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

City of Galveston
Attn: City Manager's Office
823 Rosenberg
Galveston, TX 77550


If you have already completed this step, please upload a copy of the declaration page showing these two entities listed. (PDF only)
Upload Insurance:
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:
List use of Firearms, Special Effects:
CVB Tracking Information: (info will be used by CVB only):
Name of Hotel/Condo:
Number of Rooms:
Number of Nights
Estimated Budget in Galveston:
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.

Comments or Questions:

* 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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