Filming Resources

Forms 

• Filming Application Form 
• Film Road and Sidewalk Use Permit Application (PDF)
• Film Wrap Sheet
• Noise Exemption Application (PDF)
• Notice of Filming Form (PDF)
• Polling Notice Form (PDF)
• Pyrotechnics Permit Application (PDF)

Coquitlam Film Resources

• Environmental Best Practices for Film Industry - Please review this Fact Sheet for Creative Industry Professionals that explains important Environmental Best Management Practices that apply to set locations in natural areas in the City of Coquitlam.
  
• Fire Hydrant Use for Filming - The City of Coquitlam does not allow access to city fire hydrants for filming purposes. However, if you require water access for your production you will be required to hire a water truck to fill for transport.
• Water Fill Stations - In order to make water more conveniently available to residential and commercial customers, the City of Coquitlam has two clean and secure Water Fill Stations (PDF) that meet the BC Drinking Water Protection Act located at the below locations:
  • 22 Leeder Street – South Coquitlam - United Boulevard Area (PDF)
  • 1457 Nanton Street - North Coquitlam - Coast Meridian (west side) (PDF)
    
• Garbage and Recycling Scheduling: City of Coquitlam
  
• səmiq̓ʷəʔelə (Riverview Lands): BC Housing operates the səmiq̓ʷəʔelə and is responsible for site access to the film industry. For filming information visit Filming Opportunities at səmiq̓wəʔelə.
• Coquitlam Schools (School District 43): School District 43 Filming 
• Metro Vancouver Parks: Filming Permits

These links may also be useful for your film application processes: 

• BC Ministry of Transport and Highways 
• Technical Safety BC for Coquitlam electrical permits
• Coast Mountain Bus Company 
• BC Hydro 

About B.C.’s Motion Picture Industry 

Creative BC is your source of knowledge about the province’s motion picture and creative industries. Also visit their website below to see what’s in production and career opportunities. 

• Filming Toolkit – Business Owners, Storefronts (PDF)
• Filming Toolkit – Homeowners, Tenants, Neighbours (PDF)
• Creative Pathways - Production and Career Opportunities

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