Apply for provincial film permits

Last updated on January 3, 2023

In British Columbia you can apply to film on provincial properties, infrastructure and Crown land.

Each provincial agency has its own filming guidelines and application processes.

 
I want to film on: Apply to:

Crown land

FrontCounter BC

Provincial parks

BC Parks

Highways

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Bus Exchange

Skytrain Station

Translink

Hydroelectric dam

Power station

BC Hydro

sÉ™miq̓ʷəʔelÉ™ (formerly Riverview)

Public housing

BC Housing

Provincial government

buildings and space

Ministry of Citizens' Services

Productions are responsible for securing all necessary municipal, provincial and federal permits required for filming activity. Learn more about permitting.

Not seeing the provincial agency you were looking for? Contact the Provincial Film Commission.