Commercial Photography
The City of Palm Springs requires that any person engaged in the business or activity of filming, video taping or otherwise producing motion pictures or still photography for television or public exhibition at any place within the city, other than at or in an established motion picture, television or photography studio, must first obtain a motion picture or still photography permit from the City's film permit officer through the Parks and Recreation department. The photography/filming permit, in PDF format, may be downloaded here. Please contact Lois Ware at 760.323.8265 for assistance. Film permint info.
City Photography/Filming Permit Application Fees include:
- Still Photography - $75 plus $15 per day
- Film Photography - $150 plus $40 per day
A movie crew sets up for a shot from the movie
The Princess and the Marine.
Additionally, all commercial filming/photography projects shot at Palm Springs International Airport are subject to review by the Director of Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration. Insurance documents naming Palm Springs International Airport as an additional insured must be submitted at the time of application.
Location Fees at Palm Springs International Airport include:
- Commercial Filming - $270 per hour plus escort fee
- Commercial Photography - $161 per hour plus escort fee
- Escort Fee - $64 per hour per escort