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Do you know about Laws or Restrictions for film in Victoria?

Fri, 14 Aug 2009, 10:55 am
seanwin12 posts in thread
Hey All, Not sure if this is the right section to post this question, but I am shooting a low budget music video clip next weeknd and wanted to know if there is any laws regarding buildings or anything in the background? Trams, trains, train stations etc. Or even brand names, can they be seen in the video or is permission needed? If you have any idea or know of where I can find info on it that would be great. Thank you.

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Mon, 17 Aug 2009, 06:40 am
Walter Plinge
**You Wrote** Hey All, Not sure if this is the right section to post this question, but I am shooting a low budget music video clip next weeknd and wanted to know if there is any laws regarding buildings or anything in the background? Trams, trains, train stations etc. Or even brand names, can they be seen in the video or is permission needed? If you have any idea or know of where I can find info on it that would be great. Thank you. ** Actually , councils and shires are quite sensitive about public filming - even photography - but if you let them know roughly when you will be doing it - they will be fine. Regarding the trains & trainstation, although they may be in a particular council (or shire) - they are still run by the Public Transport Authority - so you would actually need to get permissions from them. It costs a small fee (Just over $100.00) to film - but the catch is - you must also have Public Liability Insurance - I'm stuck here to so can't help you more then that!

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