Film Permits

Thank you for your interest in filming within the City of South San Francisco.

Please open the Film Permit Packet(PDF, 1MB) and read it thoroughly. Applications must be submitted to the City Manager’s office one week prior to the proposed filming event.

All applicants are required to complete a “Film Permit Application” including a detailed daily shooting schedule with date(s), location(s), street name(s), and beginning/ending hours of each shoot day.

Please fill out, print, and sign the Film Permit Application that is within the packet, attach a copy of your Insurance Policy or Certificate of Insurance, and submit a check payable to City of South San Francisco.

Film permit application requires a non-refundable $321.00 processing fee made payable to: The City of South San Francisco.

• Additional fees may be applied for use of City staff at a rate to be determined by the City.
• To qualify for the reduced fee of $161.00 for students, all students must show a current student ID card.

Should you have any questions, please contact us at the information provided below.

More Information on the San Mateo County Film Commission