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The Town of Ashland welcomes those seeking to film on location in “the Center of the Universe”. To
ensure that town services are available and that staff are properly prepared to provide any necessary
assistance, we require that this film application be completed a minimum of 21 days prior to any
permitted activity. While applications will be accepted within 21 days of activity, we cannot guarantee
any staff availabilities or requested street closures. The Town’s permit process is designed to manage
all location filming on public property, as well as filming activity on private land, which may have an
impact on public property, or the use of public amenities. This includes (but is not limited to) activities
that:
Interrupt or impede traffic on town streets
Interrupt or impede pedestrians on sidewalks
Require wires or cables running across or over sidewalks or town streets
Require the use of generators, tripods, dollies, booms or other equipment on sidewalks or
streets
Impact on public use of, or access to public parking areas, community facilities and parks
We recommend that those interested in filming in Ashland schedule a pre-meeting prior to making an
application. To set up a pre-meeting, or for more information about this process, please contact Joe
Topham at (804) 798-1073 or jtopham@town.ashland.va.us.
PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATIONThis person will be the main point of contact for the Town
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Company: ________________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________Alternate Phone_____________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________State __________________ZIP________________
Filming Permit
Town of Ashland
Department of Planning and Community Development
101 Thompson Street
Ashland, VA, 23005
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phone: (804) 798-1073
fax: (804) 798-4892
jtopham@town.ashland.va.us
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OTHERS AUTHORIZED AS A CONTACT FOR THE TOWN
Alternate #1
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Company: ____________________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________
Alternate #2
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Company: ____________________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________
ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR THE TOWN OF ASHLAND
Will you have any hotel overnight stays for this project in Ashland?: Yes No
Estimated value of meals/catering purchased in Ashland: $_______________________________
Estimated value of services purchased in Ashland (can include talent, production support, etc.): $
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Estimated value of venue rental in Ashland: $ ____________________________________________
Other expenses (please explain):
Total value of all local Ashland expenses listed above: $ ________________________
Have you contacted the Virginia Film Office? Yes No
Have you received support from the Virginia Film Office? Yes No
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PRODUCTION DETAILS
Date(s): ______________________________________________________________________________
Rain date(s): __________________________________________________________________________
Start Time(s): ________________________________________________________________________
End Time(s): ________________________________________________________________________
Location(s) of Shoot Please provide exact street locations:
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Story Content (story line, description of shoot): (Fillable Box)
Equipment (camera booms, lighting, any mobile equipment): (Fillable Box)
Will any outdoor lighting, loud noises, or extended hours be required? Please list below.
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Will any parking areas (streetside or lots) be needed for your production team? If so, please list below.
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PRODUCTION DETAILS (CONTINUED)
Total Number of Cast and Crew: ________________________________________________________
Social Media handles/Facebook: __________________________________________________________
Website: _____________________________________________________________________________
STREET CLOSINGS
Any street closings will require Town of Ashland police officers for traffic control, which will incur fees.
Please list the purpose for why you need the street closed (such as for a shot, for parking, staging, etc),
and for how long they will be needed. Any officers hired must be paid the day of activities.
Location(s):
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SIDEWALK CLOSINGS
Any sidewalk closures will require the use of Public Works staff, which may incur a fee for the service.
Please list the purpose for the sidewalk closures, and how long they will be necessary.
Location:
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Have all adjacent property owners been notified? Yes No
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS
(Fillable Box)
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FIELDS BELOW FOR USE ONLY BY TOWN OF ASHLAND STAFF
ASHLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATE OF RECEIPT ______________________________________
POLICE DEPARTMENT, ESTIMATE OF POLICE STAFF-HOUR NEEDS _______________________________
POLICE DEPARTMENT, ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONTROL PURPOSES ___________________________
APPROVED BY _________________________________________________DATE __________________
COMMENTS __________________________________________________________________________
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DATE OF RECEIPT ______________________________________
PUBLIC WORKS, ESTIMATE OF STAFF STAFF-HOUR NEEDS _____________________________________
PUBLIC WORKS, ESTIMATE OF COST FOR NECESSARY SERVICES ________________________________
APPROVED BY _________________________________________________DATE___________________
COMMENTS __________________________________________________________________________
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TOWN ADMINISTRATION
DATE OF RECEIPT _______________________________________
APPROVED BY _________________________________________________DATE ___________________
COMMENTS __________________________________________________________________________
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