Film Friendly Rowlett - Application
About the event
About the application
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in filming your short or feature film here in Rowlett Texas. Please be sure to read the "Guidelines of Filming in Rowlett, Texas" PDF attached on this application before applying to be sure your team is prepared before paying the application fee. There are different fees depending on the activity that your film production falls on, we will review rate after reviewing your application and making changes if the correct rate was not selected by aplicant.
Terms & Conditions
Ill. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Before filing an application for filming in Rowlett, the Office of the City Manager must be contacted to discuss the production's specific filming requirements and the feasibility of filming in Rowlett, Texas.
Any commercial producer who desires to undertake a commercial production in the City of Rowlett is required to complete and return the attached application for filming to the Office of the City Manager, within the time frames below:
• Commercials or episodic television: a minimum of two (2) business days prior to the commencement of filming or any substantial activity related to the project.
• Feature films: a minimum of five (5) business days prior to the commencement of filming or any substantial activity related to the project.
Prices
| Application fees | $50.00 | IV. APPLICATON FEE A suggested application processing fee of $50.00 should accompany each application for filming in Rowlett, Texas. Economic Development staff will review the application to begin the approval process. The City Manager may waive this fee upon proof of an organization's non-profit status or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the City Manager. |
| Rate 1 | $500.00 | Total or disruptive use (regular operating hours) of a public building, park, right-of-way, or public area |
| Rate 2 | $250.00 | Partial, non-disruptive use of a public building, park, right-of-way, or public area |
| Rate 3 | $50.00 | Total closure or obstruction of public street or right-of-way, including parking lots and on-street parking |
| Rate 4 | $25.00 | Partial closure or obstruction of public street or right-of-way, including parking lots and on-street parking |
| Rate 5 | $50.00 | Use of City parking lots, parking areas, and City streets (for the purpose of parking film trailers, buses, catering trucks, and other large vehicles) |
| Overtime Staffing Fee | $100.00 | Amount may vary due to hours of filming and staff payrate. |
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Please upload the signed and filled in Guidelines of Filming in Rowlett, Texas
- Please upload your Certicate of Insurance
