Film Permit Applications for Marin Cities and Towns
 

Filming in Corte Madera 
For assistance with filming in Corte Madera, contact:
Tim Barry, Film Coordinator/Director of Parks & Recreation
Corte Madera Parks & Recreation
Phone: 415-927-5072 - Town Hall: 415-927-5086
Email: tbarry@cortemadera.gov


Filming in Fairfax 
For assistance with filming in Fairfax, contact:
Christine Foster
Deputy Clerk/Assistant to the Town Manager
Town of Fairfax
142 Bolinas Road
Fairfax, CA 94930
Phone: 415-458-2343 - Town Hall 415-453-1584
Email: cfoster@townoffairfaxca.gov
Fairfax Police Department 
Primary Phone: 415-453-5330 


Filming in Larkspur 
For the Larkspur Film Permit Application
LarkspurFilmShootApp.pdf
Permit filing requirement: Ten business days

For assistance with filming in Larkspur, contact:
Shannon O'Hare
City of Larkspur
Phone: 415-496-2401 - Town Hall: 927-5110
Email: sohare@cityoflarkspur.org

Filming in Mill Valley 
For the Mill Valley Film Permit Application and Business License Forms:
Mill Valley Police Dept for Special Events
Special Events covers all information on Mill Valley parks and the Depot area for filming
Maira Miranda
Community Services Officer
mmiranda@cityofmillvalley.gov
Phone: 415-389-4100 

Roni Crews
Community Services Officer
rcrews@cityofmillvalley.gov
Phone: 415-389-4100 

Public Works Officer who reviews permits, evaluates traffic/parking/etc:
Dante Rovero, Public Works
Phone: 415-388-4033 
Email: drovero@cityofmillvalley.gov


Filming in Novato 
For the Novato Film Permit Application:
Novato Hold Harmless Agreement
Film/Photo Permit-City of Novato
Zoning and Street Map

For assistance with filming in Novato, contact:
Sergeant Trevor Hall
Traffic Section 
Novato Police Department, 909 Machin Ave.
Phone: 415-899-4361 - Town Hall: 415-899-8900

Filming in Ross 
For the Ross Film Permit Application:
Filming Motion Pictures, Still Pictures or Television
Town of Ross Police Department
31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (at the corner of Lagunitas Road)
Ross, CA  94957
Phone: 415-453-1453 - Town Hall: 415-453-8287
www.townofross.org

Filming in San Anselmo 
For the San Anselmo Photo Shoot/Film Permit Application:
San AnselmoFiim-PhotoShtApp.pdf  
Permit filing requirement: five business days
For assistance with filming in San Anselmo, contact:
Town of San Anselmo/Public Works Dept.
525 San Anselmo Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Phone: 415-258-4646 - Town Hall: 415-258-4600
Email: permits@townofsananselmo.org

Filming in San Rafael  
City of San Rafael contact:
Sullina D. Smith | Senior Management Analyst
Community & Economic Development
1400 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor | San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel. (415) 451-2446 |
Email: events@cityofsanrafael.org
The city requires a business license for filming. Any street closures and parking will require additional plans. Neighborhood notification is a requirement if you are filming in a residential location. Here is the link for the business license: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/film-permits/
Permit Information: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/film-permits/