Film Squad
FILM & TV PRODUCTION’S
“ONE STOP SHOP” FOR CITY SERVICES
CITY OF PROVIDENCE FILM SQUAD
WHO WE ARE
Click here for general information, including how to contact us.
REGISTRATION
It is mandatory that all production companies who are filming in Providence complete a Registration Form.
PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
Click on the links below to download the applicable forms and guidelines
Providence Location Agreement
( mandatory)
An agreement is required for anything filmed on city streets or on city-owned property.
Insurance ( mandatory)
All productions are required to purchase a $1,000,000 (minimum) liability insurance policy naming The City Of Providence as an “additional named insured”.
Sample Policy
Street Closing/No Parking
General Street Closing & No Parking Sign Posting Permit Guidelines
Police Detail
Parks
All production work that takes place in a Providence city park requires a permit. Please contact Heather Manning directly at 401-785-9450 .
SAMPLE LEAFLET
It is the responsibility of the production company to notify merchants and residents about filming that will be taking place in their neighborhoods. Click here for sample letters/leaflets that can be distributed.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FILM FESTIVALS
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Roving Eye Documentary Film Festival
Rhode Island Horror Film Festival
Providence French Film Festival
Providence Latin American Film Festival
Rhode Island Human Rights Film Festival
The RISD Senior Film, Animation & Video Festival
Italian Film Festival
RHODE ISLAND FILM & TELEVISION OFFICE
The City of Providence works in collaboration with the Rhode Island Film & Television Office, the initial point of contact for all film and television production companies. Please visit their website at www.film.ri.gov for the following:
- To obtain a permit to film in Rhode Island
- Information about the State Tax Credit program
- A listing of current and past film projects
- Crew and Production Guide
- Casting information
