Film, TV and photography permits

Apply for a film permit

Film permit applications can be submitted online.

Apply for film permit

Before applying, review the two different types of permits to understand which option best suits your filming request.

Film permit: For commercial or student filming requests involving locations specific to the City of Mississauga’s properties and assets such as right-of-way (roadways, sidewalks and boulevards), facilities and parks. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Parking, equipment, and/or filming positions on a roadway, sidewalk, and/or boulevard
• Vehicles or equipment that impede traffic (such as wide load, camera arms)
• Traffic control (intermittent stoppages, closures)
• Community centres, arenas, pools, parks
• Paid parking areas and parking lots

Grid permit: For commercial or student filming requests that only involve camera-in-car filming, with the flow of traffic on roadways under the jurisdiction of the City of Mississauga.

Supporting documents

After submitting your film permit application, the Production must to provide the following:

• Proof of insurance on the City of Mississauga official form (no third party forms) with a minimum coverage of $2 million or more per occurrence. The insurance must include the permit holder’s name and be completed, signed and stamped by the insurer or an authorized agent. In lieu of stamp, email from broker must accompany the form.
• Film notification letter

You will be informed if you need to provide these additional items:

• Film release form and review the release process
• Site plan
• Equipment list

We will contact you to discuss the details of your permit. Once your permit has been approved and paid, it will be emailed to you.

During filming, you must keep your film permit with you at all times. All vehicles permitted on location must also have a copy of the film permit displayed clearly on their windshield.

Film permit fees

If your filming requires the use of a City street, sidewalk or boulevard, a fee of $440 (plus HST) will apply.

If you’re filming on City property such as parks, libraries or community centres, location fees will also apply.

If you cancel an approved permit before paying the fee, a cancellation fee of 15% will apply as per the standard City of Mississauga Film Permit Terms and Conditions. If a permit has been approved and paid for, there will be no refund of fees.

Application timelines

Applications must be made to the Film Office a minimum of four business days in advance of filming activity (permit finalization). Where required based on details of the request, additional processing time may be necessary (such as resident approval).

If your film permit must be processed in less than three business days, an additional Expedited Fee of $107 (plus HST) will apply. Note that we cannot guarantee processing of rush applications.

A cancellation fee is not applicable to expedited (rush) permits. Cancelled expedited permits must be paid in full.

Student productions

If you’re a film student, list your school as the film company on your permit application. Your school must provide proof of insurance for you.

Commercial drones and aerial filming

To film with a commercial drone you’ll need to follow all Transport Canada’s drone safety rules.

Prior to flight you’ll need to submit:

• Aviation liability insurance form with a minimum coverage of $5 million. This form must be signed and rubber stamped by the broker.
• Pilot certificate for operations (basic vs. advanced)
• Drone registration from Transport Canada
• Flight plan