Welcome to FilmApp San Antonio
COVID-19 Update
The San Antonio Film Commission has suspended issuing film permits for productions on City owned/managed indoor and outdoor spaces as a result of the COVID-19 virus. All permits are hereby cancelled and film permits will not be issued for City owned/managed facilities until further notice. For information about City of San Antonio COVID-19 information, please visit: https://www.sanantonio.gov/
The San Antonio Film Commission coordinates all filming and photography on city-owned property, which encompasses more than 250+ parks and facilities including libraries, the San Antonio Riverwalk, Market Square and La Villita. The Film Commission helps by connecting filmmakers/photographers to film-savvy city services such as street closures, police rentals and fire/safety services in addition to their production database for cast, crew and related businesses. Filmmakers/photographers can contact the Film Commission with any questions about locations, contacts and permits at 210.207.6777 and browse the Film Commission's Locations Database.
As a film-friendly city, the San Antonio Film Commission and City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department waive filming permit fees for productions of all sizes, to ensure filmmakers/photographers can work in an efficient and affordable way. Permits are free.
PLEASE NOTE:
- You must apply for the San Antonio Film Permit at least ten business days before principal day of shooting.
- Commercial productions are required to submit a certificate of insurance to FilmSA@FilmSanAntonio.gov, with The City of San Antonio named as additional insured. The San Antonio Film Commission will forward the production insurance requirements; typically, liability insurance of $1M is required.
- A film permit is NOT required for filming on public property for newsgathering purposes.
- A film permit is NOT required for filming on private property.
- A film permit is required for any drone activity that is over city-owned property, including streets and sidewalks.
- A film permit does not reserve any location.
- La Villita | Reservation Form
- Central Library Auditiorium | FAQ & Contact
- City Parks | Registration & Reservation Form
The following locations are not covered by the City of San Antonio Film Permit:
- Alamo/Alamo Plaza | Information | Download the Alamo Film Request Form (.pdf)
- Japanese Tea Gardens | Photo Permit Form Purchase | Download the Information Sheet
- Pearl Brewery | Photograph and Videography FAQ | Contact Vanessa Ovalle vovalle@PearlBrewery.com
- "San Antonio: The Saga" at Main Plaza | Contact Casey Glueck Casey@mainplaza.org
- San Antonio Missions | Photography Policy | Contact Mike_Fager@NPS.gov
- San Antonio Botanical Gardens | Photography Policy | Contact Eliana Rodriguez, Director of Marketing
Drone Information
All FAA procedures, policies and guidelines apply. Drone information is collected and reviewed through the Film Permit Application. Drones are not permitted over the Riverwalk.
All FAA procedures, policies and guidelines apply. Drone information is collected and reviewed through the Film Permit Application. Drones are not permitted over the Riverwalk.