| Category | Shoot size | Shoot description | Permit application requirements | Public participation prior to or simultaneously to permit application |
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| Micro shoot | 1 to 3 vehicles* and or 8 or less cast and crew with duration of 1 to 2 days. | • Small still mobile shoots/commercials.• *No generators, lights of structures.• *No road closures. | • Permit required prior to filming.• Completed permit application form and relevant information to be submitted 3 days before commencement of filming. | Notification to be delivered to surrounding neighbours/owners as determined by the municipality. |
| Small shoot | 4 to 6 vehicles* and/or 15 or less cast and crew with a duration of up to4 days. | • Still and mobile shoots/commercials.• Small generators with limited lights.• No structures constructed.• No road closures.• No special effects and/or stunts. | • Permit required prior to filming.• Completed permit application form and relevant information to be submitted 3 days before commencement of filming. | Notification to be delivered to surrounding neighbours/owners as determined by the municipality. |
| Medium shoot | 7 to 10 vehicles* and/or 16 to 20 cast and crew. | • Still shoots, commercials and features.• Small generators with limited lights.• Minimal and minor structures.• No special effects or stunts.• No road closures. | • Permit required prior to filming.• Completed permit application form and relevant information to be submitted 2 weeks before commencement of filming.• No more than 6 vehicles parked on/at site in residential areas. Additional vehicles, larger trucks and larger vehicles to, preferably and wherever possible, be parked at remote base camp to be identified by the applicant. | Public consultation** required. Extent of consultation to be determined by the municipality |
| Large shoot | 11 to 18 vehicles* and/or 21 to 50 cast and crew | • Still shoots, commercials and features;• Minor/moderate generators with lights;• Moderate structures;• Minor special effects and/or stunts.• Traffic assistance required.• On road and land.• Road closure required. | • Permit required prior to filming.• Completed permit application form and relevant information to be submitted 2 weeks before commencement of filming.• No more than 6 vehicles parked on/at site in residential areas. Additional vehicles, larger trucks and larger vehicles to, preferably and wherever possible, be parked at remote base camp to be identified by the applicant.• Permit application to include:o A traffic plan.o A safety plan.o Location of remote base camp. | Public consultation** required. Extent of consultation to be determined by the municipality. |
| Very large shoot | More than 18 vehicles* and/or more than 50 cast and crew members | • High impact shoot & commercials and features.• Extensive generators and lights sets.• Large and several structures.• Large special effects and/or stunts required.• Traffic assistance required.• Major lane/road closures.• Considerable noise impact.• Early morning or night shoots | • *Permit required prior to filming.• Completed permit application form and relevant information to be submitted 2 weeks before commencement of filming.• No more than 6 vehicles parked on/at site in residential areas. Additional vehicles, larger trucks and larger vehicles to be parked at remote base camp to be identified by the applicant.• Permit application to include:o A traffic plan.o A safety plan.o Location of remote base camp. | Public consultation** required. Extent of consultation to be determined by the municipality. |
