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Film and Photography Permits Application Process

Permits for film or photography issued by the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting (MOFTB) or the New York City Parks Department are not applicable at Brooklyn Bridge Park. You must E-APPLY via the button below to obtain a permit for Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Film and photography permits are issued for weekdays only. Permits are not issued for weekends or holidays.
Film and photography permit applications must be submitted at least two business days prior to your requested shoot date.
Site fees are required for shooting at Brooklyn Bridge Park. An invoice for the total will be sent directly to the applicant after the application has been submitted and assessed. Rates begin at a flat fee based on either a half or full day at a single park location, a cast and crew total of 15 people or less, and handheld equipment only. Additional park locations, people, or equipment beyond handheld will be at additional cost. Exact information is required. Roaming film or photography permits are not issued and all equipment beyond handheld must be listed on the permit.
Permit fees are non-refundable.
Insurance is required for film and photography shoots. Please see the main page for details. Student projects are required to have insurance from their school.

Press activities do not require a permit – please e-mail info@bbp.nyc to coordinate press activities in the Park; vehicles may not be operated in the Park without BBP approval.

PLEASE NOTE:

Permits do not give exclusive access to park space. Shoots may not fully block off an area or prevent public or staff access to park space.
Drones are not allowed to be used within or around the Park with no exceptions.
Film and photography permits are not issued for Max Family Garden or any playground or picnic table in the Park.
Film or photography permits do not cover parking within or around the Park. Brooklyn Bridge Park does not have parking available for production vehicles or motorhomes.
Craft service and tenting are not allowed within the Park.
Only handheld equipment is allowed if shooting on a lawn or artificial turf. The use of drones is not allowed.
Wedding or engagement photography does not require a permit unless your group is larger than 20 people or if you plan to use more than handheld equipment. This is applicable to non-commercial wedding or engagement photography only.

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People sitting on Empire Fulton Ferry Lawn at dusk with view of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan.

The Empire Fulton Ferry Lawn offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline.

Fulton Ferry Landing boardwalk with views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan on a cloudy day.

Fulton Ferry Landing Boardwalk offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan. © ERP

Tree-lined pathway at John Street on a sunny day. The Manhattan Bridge is seen in the distance.

John Street has view of the Manhattan Bridge from the pathway.

Aerial view of Pebble Beach and Main Street Lawn with the Manhattan Bridge overhead on a sunny day.

Main Street provides places to relax both by the water and on the grass.

Yellow lilies by the pathway at sunset with the Manhattan Bridge overhead.

Main Street

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View of Pier 2

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Basketball at Pier 2

Group of people playing basketball at sunset on a court at Pier 2.

Basketball at Pier 2

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Permits Contact Form

This is NOT the permit application form. Please complete the below form if you have a question about a permit application you have already submitted, or if you have a question before submitting that is not answered elsewhere on our website.

Full Name*
Email*
Phone
Have you submitted a permit application?*
THIS IS NOT THE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM. Permits are issued on a first come, first served basis. Submitting a permit application does not guarantee you will be granted a permit. Your application is not approved until you have received a permit from Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please check your spam folder for any communication if you have submitted your application and are awaiting confirmation.
What is the permit event ID?*
Permit Type*
Please indicate which type of permit you are interested in obtaining.
Preferred Date
Please indicate the date of interest for your event. Please note that this is to help with planning only, dates cannot be confirmed until permit applications have been received and accepted. Permits are not issued on holidays or holiday weekends. Special event permits must be applied for at least 21 days in advance of the proposed event. Film/Photography permits are not issued on weekends or holidays. All wedding ceremony permit applications for the upcoming year will open on December 1st of the current year. It is not possible to place a hold on a date.
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Type of special event?*
Special Event (Social Gathering) Proposal*
Please briefly describe your proposed event. Please note that decorations and set-up of an event must be approved by Brooklyn Bridge Park. Furniture (tables, chairs, hammocks, ect.) are not allowed in the Park. Cooking equipment (grills, sternos, etc.) cannot be brought into the Park. Decorations like chalk, confetti, powders, glitter, balloons, or any other similar substance cannot be used in the Park.
Special Event (Sporting Event) Proposal*
Please briefly describe your proposed event. Please note that decorations and set-up of an event must be approved by Brooklyn Bridge Park. Furniture (tables, chairs, hammocks, ect.) are not allowed in the Park. Cooking equipment (grills, sternos, etc.) cannot be brought into the Park. Decorations like chalk, confetti, powders, glitter, balloons, or any other similar substance cannot be used in the Park.
Public Art Installation Proposal*
Please share a brief description of the installation you propose, such as: location, date range, sponsors, construction/installation requirements, size and weight of installation, electricity requirements, general aesthetic, etc. Please share a link to the artists website if available.
Marketing Event Proposal*
Please briefly describe the event that you are planning. All events must be free and open to the public. Total event fees will be determined after your application and proposal have been submitted and reviewed by park staff. All marketing, signage, advertising, and outreach for events must be approved by Park staff prior to their public release. You may not advertise events at Brooklyn Bridge Park without direct approval from Park staff.
Film/Photography Proposal*
Please briefly describe the event: location, number of crew, production company, etc. Pricing will be determined once proposal is received and reviewed.
Wedding Ceremony Location*
What is your question, or reason for contacting us today?*
Let us know how we can help you today! You can find most permit related questions here: brooklynbridgepark.org/plan-your-visit/get-a-permit/
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