Download Film and Photography Policy

Criteria for Permission to Film

You are required to apply for a permit to film if any of the following criteria applies:

• 2+ cameras will be used
• Stationary lighting will be used
• Boom mics will be used
• Filming for commercial purposes

You do not need to apply for a permit to film if:

• You are a member of the media and you are taking photographs or filming in the course of your duties as a member of the media; however, you must notify the Communications and Media Relations office at 404.477.3660.

Permit Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible for a permit, you have the following responsibilities:

In order to be eligible for a permit, you have the following responsibilities:

• Submit a complete application with all supporting documents 10 business days in advance of filming. It may be possible to issue a permit within 5-9 business days of the requested filming, with a rush fee of $2,000 in addition to all other fees noted in the Fee Structure section. ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED in order to meet the aforementioned processing time.
• Supporting documents and information include the following:
  • The correct legal name, address, phone number, and title of the person or entity who will be party to the agreement. The person or entity must have signature authority.
  • Georgia Secretary of State Certificate of Existence or current year annual registration.
  • City of Atlanta and/or Fulton County business license, as applicable.
  • Proof of insurance specific to applicant person or entity (Insurance requirements detailed below. Any insurance coverage outside of the requirements will require ABI approval and must be provided at least 5 business days prior to the film/photography date).
  • Siteplan.
  • City of Atlanta permits (as applicable).
  • Parking plans and permits(as applicable).
• Execution of ABI’s film license agreement. ANY requested redline changes to the standard agreement will reset the processing time (must have at least 5 business days prior to the film/photography date).
• Pay fees on time (prior to filming and photo shoot).
• Send the script or written, detailed descriptions of scenes to Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. for review and approval by the Communications Department.
• Notify the surrounding community and NPU (Neighborhood Planning Unit) at least 48 hours in advance of filming / photography if the applicant intends for activities to take place outside of established City of Atlanta Park hours (after 11 p.m. and before 6 a.m.). Provide proof of this notification to ABI.
• Contact Lt. Justin Strom of the Atlanta Police Department’s Path Force Unit to confirm whether you need to hire an off-duty police officer. Phone: 404-617-0351. Email: jwstrom@atlantaga.gov and copy ABI representative on correspondence.
• Clean and return the site to its original condition.

In order to be eligible for a permit, the proposed film or photography must not:

• Involve or promote illegal, sexual, profane, or race-related activities on ABI property.
• Represent views contrary to those of the City of Atlanta and/or the Atlanta BeltLine.
• Involve inflammatory statements or views as solely determined by the Atlanta BeltLine.
• Interfere with normal use of Atlanta BeltLine trails and parks without prior written permission.
• Intermittent closures may be allowed and additional fees may apply.
• Include Atlanta BeltLine trademarks without prior written permission.
• Bring motorized vehicles onto paved portions of the parks and trails.

ABI reserves the right to reject any application for any reason, including but not limited to, the following:

• Failure to submit a timely application.
• Failure to submit a complete application.
• Failure to provide proof of insurance.
• Failure to pay fees in a timely manner.
• Application is false or fraudulent.
• Applicant cannot satisfy eligibility requirements.
• Failure to notify surrounding residents and businesses in writing at least 48 hours in advance of filming or photography.

Failure to apply for a filming license agreement could incur significant fines and penalties for trespassing.

Insurance Requirements

Licensee shall purchase and maintain minimum insurance coverage during the License Term. Download Film and Photography Policy for full details.

Fee Structure

The following fees apply to filming and/or photography on all Atlanta BeltLine assets ():

• Application fee (non-refundable): $250 payable upon submission of application
• Additional rush fee if application is received within 5-9 business days of filming date(s)
  (nonrefundable): $2,000
• Cancellation fee (if within 48 hours): charge for one day of filming
• License / permit fee: $4,000 per day *
• Fee for set-up and strike days: $2,000 per day
• Refundable Restoration deposit: $4,000 per day of permit
• Restoration fee: Actual cost of restoration after restoration deposit has been exhausted
• Per diem holdover fee:
  • 1-3 days in excess: 250%of daily license fee($10,000 per day)
  • 4+days in excess: 500% of daily license fee ($20,000 per day)
• Close-Off fee: $15,000 per day (for intermittent closures)
• Parking-only license fee: $3,000 per day (when asset used only for parking/base camp and
  excludes filming)

* Daily License / Permit Fees apply for any filming or photography that takes place between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. of any single day. There are no half-days or minimums. Any overnight shoot that extends beyond a single 24-hour day will incur the fees for that day.

**Daily License Fees for ABI Assets may be eligible for a discount for filming longer than two weeks in duration.

Processing film and photography requests

All requests for filming and photography must be submitted to Jasmine Salazar, Asset Management Coordinator, at Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (404-477-3578 and jsalazar@atlbeltline.org). Please download the Atlanta BeltLine’s Film and Photography Policy for an outline of the full process.

Violations of the License Agreement

Any violations of the license agreement will be handled according to the agreement itself.

Unauthorized Filming and Photography

Organizations or companies that film or photograph without the required license may be fined up to 250% of the amount of the fees that would have been assessed for lawful filming/photography. ABI will pursue any and all available legal AND/OR equitable remedies.