Filming Charges
Applications are required for all filming & photography in Newham.
An overview of fees & applicable charges is listed below, so that you may budget accordingly.
Please Note: Cast & Crew refers to all cast, crew, supporting actors, extras, agency personnel and third party personnel (e.g. security or traffic management operatives) related to the production on location – on the day of the shoot.
Location Fee (Daily Charge)
Location Fees are applicable for filming in Parks, Markets, Estates, Libraries and at Council Land, Buildings & Properties.
We understand budgets aren’t limitless so we always try to work within your means. Our guide to rates can be found below:
Accounts
EXTRA SMALL
£100
+ VAT PER HOUR
Cast + Crew: 1 - 5
SMALL
£1,500 - £2,500
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 6 - 15
MEDIUM
£2,000 - £3,000
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 16 - 35
LARGE
£2,500 - £4,000
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 36 - 55
EXTRA LARGE
£4,000 - £7,500
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 55+
- These are day rates based on 10 hours filming (+1 hour prep / strike either side).
- Where possible, prep / strike days are charged at 50% of the agreed filming day fee.
- Reductions available for student, community groups and charities based or living in the borough.
- Fees increase / decrease in correlation to impact / requirements to be representative of what is taking place.
Location Admin Fee (One off cost )
When productions Film or Unit Base at a Location:
Storage
EXTRA SMALL
£100
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 1 - 5
SMALL
£150
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 6 - 15
MEDIUM
£175
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 16 - 35
LARGE
£200
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 36 - 55
EXTRA LARGE
£250
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 55+
- (Charity / Student discounted rate: £25 + VAT)
Street Filming Admin Fee (Daily Charge)
For filming & photography taking place on the public highway (streets)
Storage
EXTRA SMALL
£75
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 1 - 5
SMALL
£100
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 6 - 15
MEDIUM
£150
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 16 - 35
LARGE
£200
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 36 - 55
EXTRA LARGE
£250
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 55+
- (Charity / Student discounted rate: £25 + VAT)
Equipment on Highway (Daily Charge)
For any film equipment on the public highway other than a camera and tripod, daily charges are applicable, depending on requirements.
HOURLY RATE
£50
+VAT
HALF DAY
£200
+VAT
FULL DAY
£400
+VAT
Administration Fee
Storage
EXTRA SMALL
£100
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 1 - 5
SMALL
£150
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 6 - 15
MEDIUM
£175
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 16 - 35
LARGE
£200
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 36 - 55
EXTRA LARGE
£250
+VAT
Cast + Crew: 55+
CHARGEABLE WHEN
- A Film Officer is required to make arrangements for a production or be present on location
- When a shoot is subject to specific requirements and a Film Officer has to attend the shoot e.g. on a night shoot, to ensure compliance
- A Film Officer is called to the location to investigate a complaint and that complaint is found to be valid
- There is a breach of a filming licence / Code of Practice and the Film Officer has to investigate
- When the Film Officer has to clear up after a production e.g. by arranging a re-instatement, removing unit signs, clearing rubbish
- Site Visits
NOT CHARGED ON
- Enquiries
- Advice
Traffic Management Fee
£1,086 (daily charge per Traffic Management Plan)
DRONE / SUA APPLICATION FEE
£150 + VAT for applications with less than 24 hrs notice
FILMING FROM A MOVING VEHICLE
£150 + VAT when Police outriders are present to facilitate filming
£75 + VAT for all other low loader or tracking vehicle filming
Late Application Fee
£150 + VAT for applications submitted with less than 24 hrs notice
Crane Licence
The fee is £325 for one operation, only lasting up to 3 days
Temporary Structure Licence
Including Scaffolding & Hoarding – fees on application subject to requirements.
Road Closure Fees
- Subject to approval
- All road closures are £1,086 per day
Cancellation Charges
Cancellation of parking applications will be subject to cancellation fees – amount dependent on time frame
If a shoot is cancelled it will be subject to cancellation fees for any work already carried out