Film location permits in Kings County, NY — sometimes called film shoot permits, production permits, or filming authorizations — cover commercial photography, video shoots, and motion picture production.
MOME (Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment) issues free film permits for City property, with a $300 application fee waived for most productions. Permits are required for productions with equipment, crew, or street closures.
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) administers film, TV, and still-photography permits citywide through its 'Made in NY' office. A MOME permit is required when a production uses equipment (tripods, dollies, lights), vehicles, or more than a minimal crew on NYC streets, sidewalks, or parks. Hand-held camera shots without equipment or crew generally do not need a permit. Permits are free, but a $300 application fee applies (often waived for student/non-profit productions). Permits require $1M general liability insurance naming NYC as additional insured. Brooklyn is a highly-filmed borough — Williamsburg, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, and Red Hook see heavy production. Parking reservations ('No Parking — Filming' signs) must be posted at least 24 hours in advance per DOT rules. Park shoots require coordination with NYC Parks; landmark district shoots may require LPC awareness.
Filming without a permit when required: MOME summons and removal from set, plus NYPD enforcement. Unauthorized parking reservations: DOT towing and fines.
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