Seattle, WA Filming & Production: Student Filming (2026)

Master Film Permit Fees — Standard Permitting Fees: $25 per day of filming - no limit on number of public locations per day; $15 per reserved metered street parking space (no fee for non-metered street parking spaces); $500 / $1,000 refundable damage deposit - high impact filming only. Fee Exceptions for Low-Impact Independent Features/ Short Films/ Student Productions — If a production meets the following criteria it is eligible for a for a reduced fee structure: No exclusive use of streets by production vehicles or crew; No generator; 10 or less cast and crew; No special effects; No closure of pedestrian areas; No filming of moving picture vehicles; Production is not a commercial or corporate production. If all of these stipulations apply productions will be charged: $25 flat fee for up to 14 days of filming. After 14 days, the fee is $25 per day. [...] Student Filmmakers - Students who are currently enrolled in regional filmmaking programs, and who are working on a program affiliated project are not required to submit proof of insurance. In most cases, students are covered by their school's insurance policy and do not need to be self-insured. This includes but is not limited to students enrolled at: Seattle Film Institute, University of Washington, Seattle University, Art Institute of Seattle, Shoreline Community College, Cornish College of Arts, and more.