Filming

Filming

Filming guidelines allow filming activity to take place in Vancouver.

All filming related activity, including move-ins, wrap-ups, and move-outs, must occur between the hours noted below. Permission to work outside of the hours may be granted only after polling neighbourhood residents and businesses.

Allowed hours for filming

Day Hours
Monday to Thursday 7am - 11pm
Friday 7am - midnight
Saturday 8am - midnight
Sunday 8am - 11pm
Holiday (day of) 8am - 11pm

Note We may limit these filming hours even more in some neighbourhoods.

Noise Control By-law

Regulates noise: construction, garbage/recycling trucks, carpet cleaning trucks, leaf blowers, animals, people, and more.

Filming in Vancouver

Get help with your production company to access civic services, get film and related permits, and approve location requests.