Mansfield Shire is film-friendly. We have an amazing natural landscape of mountains, rivers, lakes, rural aspects and unique towns and villages. We are a filming destination of choice for the variety we offer and because we have a great attitude and can-do approach. It’s no accident that across our business, community and land manager sectors – we’re pretty good at the ‘behind the scenes’.
To apply for a permit, please complete the application form below
Local Laws Application Form
Filming comes under the "Permits not elsewhere specified" category.
Please send applications through to Gareth MacDonald (Economic Development Officer - Tourism & Events)
Email:gareth.macdonald@mansfield.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5775 8555
The standard fee for a Local Laws permit for the use of a public space for filming or an event is $154.
We do not charge to process/assess the Filming Event Management Plan. Additional costs or conditions may be added on a cost recovery basis depending on film requirements.
Most people conducting commercial filming must apply for a permit to use public space and complete the Event Management Plan. If filming activities are minor and ‘low impact’; at our discretion, we may not require these steps. You’ll still need to obtain our permission for low impact filming by contacting us on gareth.macdonald@mansfield.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5775 8555.
At minimum, to approve a low impact filming activity, we’ll require proof of your current public liability insurance and 5 business days’ notice. As a guide, low impact filming activities are:
- a filming activity of six people or less (includes all production crew and talent)
- no more than one camera, one tripod, and handheld sound recording equipment
- public safety is maintained at all times and all public pathways, footpaths and roads must not be blocked
- no exclusive use of public space required
- filming content and messaging do not undermine our core values and the sustainability of our destination
You can find more information on filming in Victoria on the Film Victoria Website.