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Division of Special Services
2009 Filming Rates and Information


The Minneapolis park system offers unique and beautiful back drops for any photo shoot or filming location. Permits for still photo shoots and filming are required.

Still Photo and Video Filming Permit Application

Applications for Filming and Commercial Photo Shoots will not be considered if not received at least 10 days prior to intended shoot.

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Still Photo Fees


Commercial Per Day & Location $300.00
Individual/Group Portrait
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays still photography permits at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are only available until 6:00 p.m.
Per 1-1/2 hour $45.00
Individual/Group Portrait
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays still photography permits at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are only available until 6:00 p.m.
Annual $300.00
Change Order Fee
That require a new permit to be issued:
Per Order $35.00

 
Video Filming Fees


Documentary $250.00
Low Impact Commercial $500.00
High Impact Commercial $1,000.00
Major Motion Picture Fees negotiable
Low impact* fee
*Low impact is defined as:
Less than five crew and less than ten talents
A maximum of two crew trucks allowed
No semi-trailers
   
Change Order Fee that require a new permit to be issued   $50.00

 
Insurance Information


Applicants must file a certificate of insurance in the amount of $250,000/$750,000 for bodily injury - $300,000 property damage with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board as an additional named insured for the time associated with the event.

Send certificate of insurance to:
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Special Services/Permits Division
2117 West River Road
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-2227

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