Apply for a film permit
Film permit applications can be submitted online.
Supporting documents
After submitting your film permit application, you’ll need to provide proof of insurance 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.
You may also need a:
- Film notification letter
- Film release form and form process
- Site plan
- Equipment list
Email your supporting documents to film.office@mississauga.ca.
We’ll contact you to discuss the details of your permit. Once your permit is approved and paid, we’ll email it to you.
During filming, you must keep your film permit with you at all times. All permitted vehicles must also have a copy of the permit in their windshield which must be visible on location.
Film permit fees
If your filming requires the use of a City street, sidewalk or boulevard, a fee of $422.41 (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.
Rush applications
Film Permits require a minimum of three business days to process. If your film permit can be processed in less than three business days, an additional fee of $100.80 (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
Apply for a photography permit
You can book a City facility to take commercial, group or wedding photographs by completing the facility rental or park permit request form.
After your application is submitted, the Customer Service Centre will follow up with you to confirm your booking.
You can contact the Customer Service Centre by phone at 905-615-4100 or in person at Paramount Fine Foods Centre, 5600 Rose Cherry Place from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wedding photography
Weddings and groups will get a 90 minute block of time with a photography permit. Reservations by Mississauga residents are on a first-come, first-served basis. You can make a reservation up to 10 months in advance. If you’re not a Mississauga resident, you can make a reservation two months in advance.
Commercial drones and aerial photography
To take photos 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