Permits
It is free and easy to get the permits you need to shoot here
in the San Diego area. Everything can be done over the phone and fax. We recommend that
you take a moment to get your permits so you can shoot with confidence and not worry about
problems. Call the San Diego Film Commission for your one stop permit process at (619)
234-3456.
Insurance
You will need a certificate of insurance covering you and naming the City of San Diego,
County of San Diego, and the San Diego Unified Port District as additionally insured from
your insurance company. Call the Film Commission for exact details or visit
their insurance information page. This coverage is
usually very inexpensive and worth the added security for your production.
Location Scouting
The San Diego Film Commission has over 20,000 pictures of various sites around the San
Diego area for you to pick from. What's even better they will at no cost send you color
copies of whatever sites you are interested in. If you are not sure exactly where you want
to go you can ask for their recommendations or call us.
Child Labor Laws
Child labor laws are in effect in California. All children in our Kids Division already
have "Entertainment Work Permits" and we can arrange, if needed, a certified
studio teacher. Basically if you are going to be shooting under 18 year olds you are going
to need a studio teacher. Studio teachers normally run about $150 a day, which you pay
directly to them. Other laws may apply to a shoot depending upon age of models, length of
time worked, time of day etc. More information is available at the Film
Commission's site concerning child
labor in California.
Coordination Help
Call San Diego Model Management anytime:
(619) 296-1018 - office hours & 24 hour answering service
(619) 296-2373 - voice mail
(619) 296-3422 - fax
info@sdmodel.com - e-mail
www.sdmodel.com - world wide web
Free casting/audition facilities available in-house
Useful Links
Weather forecasts for San Diego and close by cities.
Location Works This location company is out of London England and lists locations worldwide.
Location Management Inc. Worldwide locations with special sections on New York and environs.
SHOOTS.com A large site devoted to the needs of production crews worldwide.
