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Regulations for Filming in Public

By Megan Vincent, Rebecca Astill and Prajwol Khamcha

Introduction

For our Film documentary, we would like to film some shots in London. We have found out that we cannot shoot in Covent Garden, from the Email that was posted. But we are looking to shoot general shots for time lapses that can be used as B-rolls. More importantly we would also like to do a Vox Pox, and interview the public. To do all of this we understand that there are legal issues that we have to bear in mind.

The purpose of this presentation is to summaries the regulations that we have to consider when shooting for the documentary.

Summary of Filming People

Before filming, we should obtain direct consent from anybody appearing in the film, preferably through a form that can be very short and just require a signature.

Respect the privacy of the people, as sometimes even though they might be conducting an ordinary task, we still have to be mindful of privacy.

This more applies to public figures, due to them being n the public eye. As more so to children, as to publish any image of children requires consent of the Child/Parent.

Summary of Filming Buildings

Designs and Patents Act 1988 which permits you to take a photograph or film of a building without infringing its copyright.

To film in areas of private land, that may have key buildings for example Covent Garden, will require consent of the landlord and/or owner of the land in question.

Permission may be required to show any trademarks that are visible on the building.

Summary Overall

Public Locations include Streets, Commons, Town Halls, Schools, Shopping Centers, Leisure Centers.

Areas that are private, but are London’s “Public” areas. The Royal Parks, Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square, The South Bank and

London Underground, and We will need permission to film in these areas. Small crews of five or less using a handheld camera need to apply a

minimum of two week before filming is due to start. You are unlikely to be charged a fee.

Notice Required – The Size of Your Production, The Type of Shoot and A general Rule is that a small crew has a minimum of three days of filming.

Tips that We could Potentially apply to our

Filming Process Where Possible obtain written consent from

anyone shown on camera, it can be a simple statement confirming subject has granted permission, and document it.

Clearly mark areas where you are filming, giving sufficient warning notices, which are noticeable at the entry points. If possible take pictures of these signs.