A filming permit may be required from the authorities responsible for the land you wish to film on. Local councils, State Government Departments and Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) will have contacts responsible for issuing permits and answering queries. These contact details are listed below.
Useful Links and Forms
Northern Rivers Council Contacts
Byron Shire Council
- Jess Gilmore, Film Contact Officer
- +61 2 6626 7312
- film@byron.nsw.gov.au
- Council Filming information link
- Arakwal Corporation
Tweed Shire Council
- Kerrie McConnell, Events Officer
- +61 2 6670 2735
- kerriem@tweed.nsw.gov.au / tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au
- Council Filming information link
Ballina Shire Council
- Sandra Jackson, Film Contact Officer
- 1300 864 444
- Sandra.jackson@ballina.nsw.gov.au / council@ballina.nsw.gov.au
- Council Filming information link
- Film location photo gallery
Lismore City Council
- Leanne Clark, Events Officer
- 02 6625 0500
- Leanne.clark@lismore.nsw.gov.au
- Council Filming information link
Clarence Valley Council
- Elizabeth Fairweather, Economic Development Coordinator
- +61 2 6645 0292
- elizabeth.fairweather@clarence.nsw.gov.au
- Council Filming information link
- Film location photo gallery
Kyogle Shire Council
- Suzie Coulston, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator
- +61 2 6632 1611
- suzie.coulston@kyogle.nsw.gov.au
- Council Filming information link
Richmond Valley Council
- Hayley Hancock, Events Officer
- +61 2 6660 0300
- Hayley.Hancock@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au
- Council Filming information link
State Government Contacts
NSW National Parks & Wildlife
To apply for a permit to film in a NSW National Park, please refer to the following link for initial filming information and regulations: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and-protected-areas/commercial-activities-in-parks/filming-and-photography-licences
To apply for a permit to film in a NPWS Byron Coast Area National Park (includes Cape Byron State Conservation Area, Broken Head Reserve), please call Byron Coast Area on 02 6639 8300 or email npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au
There are definitive guidelines for filming in NSW National Parks and a minimum 7 day lead time for permits. Screenworks advises to submit filming applications in good time and to include as much relevant information as you have to hand. Visitors wishing to use drones in parks must obtain consent from the park manager. More information is available via this link: Drones in parks
NSW Marine Parks and Aquatic Reserves
To apply for a permit to film in a NSW Marine Park or Aquatic Reserve, please refer to the following link for initial information: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/marine-protected-areas/marine-parks/cape-byron-marine-park/park-management/permits
Northern Rivers contacts are:
- Cape Byron Marine Park: Andrew Page, Manager , (02) 6620 9305, cape.byron@mpa.nsw.gov.au
- Solitary Islands Marine Park: marine.environment@dpi.nsw.gov.au
- Aquatic Reserves: marine.environment@dpi.nsw.gov.au
NSW Roads and Maritime Authority
For initial information about the impact of filming on NSW roads and the permits involved, please refer to the following link: http://www.screen.nsw.gov.au/page/film-friendly-nsw/parking-road-closures
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
AMSA issues permits to film inside the Cape Byron and Clarence Head lighthouses. Allow two weeks notice for film inquiries. For filming enquiries at Fingal Head and Richmond River lighthouses, contact NSW Roads and Maritime. Head Office Contact details are: media@amsa.gov.au / 1300 624 633
Website: www.amsa.gov.au/about/contact-us
Forestry Corporation of NSW
To apply for a permit to film in a state forest, please refer to the following link for initial information. Allow four weeks notice for film inquiries. https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/about/permits2
Northern Rivers Contact is Holly James, Partnerships Leader, (02) 6652 0150 / holly.james@fcnsw.com.au
Contacts List: https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/about/contact-us
Local Aboriginal Land Councils Contacts
Contact details for the Local Aboriginal Land Councils in our North Coast region are listed below (information is current as at October 2017):
- Baryulgil Square LALC, Baryugil: (02) 6647 2131 or baryulgillalc@activ8.net.au
- Birrigan Gargle LALC, Yamba: (02) 6646 1664 or bglalc@internode.on.net
- Bogal LALC, Coraki: (02) 6683 2510 or bogallalc@bigpond.com
- Casino-Boolangle LALC, Casino: (02) 6662 6286 or ceo@cblalc.com.au
- Grafton Ngerrie LALC, South Grafton: (02) 6642 6020 or gnlalc@bigpond.com
- Gugin Gudduba LALC: Kyogle: (02) 6632 1056 or gglalc@bigpond.net.au
- Jali LALC, Ballina: (02) 6686 7055 or ceo@jalialc.com.au
- Jana Ngalee LALC, Malabugilmah Village: (02) 6647 2209 or janangalee.council@harboursat.com.au
- Jubullum LALC, Jubullum Village: (02) 6666 1337 or office.jubullum@gmail.com
- Muli Muli LALC, Woodenbong: (02) 6635 1487 or matthew.green@y7mail.com
- Ngulingah LALC, Lismore: (02) 6621 5541 or ceo@ngulingah.org.au
- Tweed/Byron LALC, Tweed Heads: (07) 55361763 or ceo@tblalc.com
- Yaegl LALC, Maclean: (02) 6645 3676 or yaegl@internode.on.net