Filming and photography

Parramatta Park offers heritage landscapes, open lawns and riverside settings. Western Sydney Parklands provides expansive bushland, open spaces and rural and recreational settings for commercial filming and photography.
 

Permits, fees and applications

Commercial filming and photography require approval before the shoot. Each application is assessed individually, and submitting an application does not confirm a booking.

Before you apply

• review the filming and photography terms and conditions (PDF 200.36 KB)
• check whether you need to provide a risk assessment (PDF 4.40 MB)
• review the drone policy if your shoot involves a drone
• select your proposed location and prepare the required supporting documents

What you need to provide

Your application must include a current certificate of currency for public liability insurance (PDF 21.1 KB), with minimum cover of:

• $20 million cover for filming
• $10 million cover for photography

Depending on your production, you may also need to provide a location plan, production schedule, risk assessment or evidence of the production budget. Some activities may require separate approval from other government agencies.

Make an application

Submit your application at least 10 business days before your proposed shoot date.

Fees and charges apply to all filming and photography permits. We will provide a quote based on the details in your application.

Complete the application form and email it with the required supporting documents to:

• Parramatta Park: [email protected]
• Western Sydney Parklands: [email protected]
   

 Download the application form