Mayor Sam Adams

Avoid pressing the “front page” tab near the top of the page, as that will bring you to the Mayor’s front web page.  All the links on this main page of the film website will open up new windows on your desktop and this main page will remain active behind any windows you open up.

Portland Mayor's Office of Film and Video

www.pdc.us/film

    Thank you for choosing Portland.

The Office of Film and Video works with filmmakers, still photographers, representatives from city bureaus and other agencies to assist the production in having a successful experience and ensure city requirements and community needs are met.

Feel free to call or email (see box to the right) if you have additional questions.

Your Guide to Production in Portland

The following are required for all filming and still photography in Portland:

Production Application

Provides access to the webform to give us information about your project.

Business License Guide

Explains if you need a Business License or qualify for an exemption and provides access to the forms and instructions.

The following will help guide you through the process:

Insurance Guide

Explains whether you need insurance and the details of what is required.

Please note: If insurance is necessary, in order to expedite this process, please send this link to your insurance contact as soon as possible and firmly urge them to read it carefully and to feel free to contact Michael Fine (503-823-4039) with any questions or concerns.

Holiday and Rose Festival Street and Sidewalk Use Restrictions

Outlines restrictions in Portland's core area (in and around downtown area) during the Rose Festival (For 2010: June 3-15) and during the holiday season (from the Friday prior to Thanksgiving until January 2nd).

City Permit Information

Explains city permitting and provides contact information.

Notification

Explains notification requirements and provides required form template.  This is vitally important to retain Portland's notable film friendliness.

Portland Area Popular Film Location Information and Contacts 
(Including buses, schools, airports, gardens, state  parks, trains, streetcars, light rail (MAX), etc)

Provides information and contacts for many attractive film locations within or near the city of Portland that you must coordinate with directly. 

The following includes reference information for your convenience:

Online Production Directory 
(Including crew, talent, equipment, stages, post production, Oregon film liaisons, etc)

Includes contact information for a variety of production-related people and resources provided by the OMPA (Oregon Media Production Association).

 Online Production Reference Information

Includes a variety of production-related information such as weather and road conditions, sunrise/sunset times, mileage between cities and more provided by the OMPA (Oregon Media Production Association).

 

Online Searchable Location Photo Database of Portland and the Rest of Oregon

Provides vast searchable database provided by the GOFT (Governor's Office of Film & Television).  Local location scout and manager contact information available  in "Online Production Directory" above.

 

Also supplies information about Oregon state financial incentives administered through the GOFT (Governor's Office of Film & Television).

Potential Funding Resources

Provides links to websites for grants or grant information.

--Questions or concerns? See box on upper right of this page for contact information--