Film Permit Information
Saskatoon

The city of Saskatoon requires a Film Set License (i.e. Film Permit) for major film productions.

Inquiries are sent to:

Communications & Public Engagement
306-975-3207
communications@saskatoon.ca

To determine whether a film site license is required, producers must include the following information in an email to communications@saskatoon.ca:

• Legal Name of Applicant
• Address
• Email address
• Specific date and time of filming
• Location of filming
• Purpose of filming
• Number of people on film crew
• Identify any sidewalk/pathway/road/lane closures and parking space rentals (type of closure, name of road, from/to, number of parking spaces)
• Site specifications (include site map if applicable)
• Vehicle access to city park (Y/N)
• Will filming be of high interest to the media (Y/N)

A city representative will review the above information and reach out to the producer if additional information is needed. In general, producers can expect a response in two business days.

If it’s determined that a film site license is required, the city representative will issue Film Site License Agreement and/or a Location Release Form.

The production must be insured, with a minimum coverage of $5 million, with the city of Saskatoon listed as co-insured.

Important note: This does not absolve the applicant from looking into other applicable permits for road closures or booking a city park (to restrict the public from accessing). More information can be found here.

Road closures require 60 days’ notice to consult with other departments regarding approval. Sometimes it can be done in less time, but it depends on the time of year due to the high volume of event requests per year.

If the space required does not include a road closure, processing time is 14 business days.

Parks are public spaces, and a special events contract is not needed unless civic services are needed.