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Rates For Filming

Assistance from other City departments and sister agencies may be required during film production. Some may also require additional permits. Please see the list below and let us know about your specific needs so we can help coordinate the effort.

Chicago Police Department

Police supervision is necessary for any traffic control on city streets and/or use of special effects/firearms. Production must provide appropriate timecards and paperwork for compensation when hiring personnel. An invoice for requested squads will be emailed.

Police Personnel
Sergeants - $35 per hour
Officers - $30 per hour
Guaranteed 6 hours
Time & 1/2 after 8 hours

 

Equipment
Squad Car - $100 per day - traffic control only, may not be used for picture

Chicago Fire Department

Fire Department supervision is mandatory in the use of special effects, pyrotechnics, wet downs, stunts and any instance involving the concern of public safety. Production must provide appropriate timecards and paperwork for compensation when hiring personnel.

Fire Personnel
Safety Officer- $35 per hr.
Engineer - $32 per hr.
Fireman - $30 per hr.
Guaranteed 6 hours
Time & 1/2 after 8 hours

Equipment
Pumper Truck, Hook and Ladder, and Ambulance - $100 per day

Department of Streets & Sanitation

The Chicago Film office will assist with scheduling Streets and Sanitation services.

Posting of "No Parking" Signs
No additional charge – included in $25 permitting fee

 

Tow Trucks for relocation –Contact Film Office for assistance. DO NOT CALL ON YOUR OWN.
$50 per hour

 

Barricades
Blue - $5 per day per barricade
Reimbursement fee for non-returned barricades- $65 each

Department of Aviation – O’Hare and Midway Airports

The Chicago Film Office will assist you with the submitting a request to the Department of Aviation. Please email us a detailed request including dates/times, scope of project and desired location.

Millennium Park

For filming at all the venues in Millennium Park, contact:

Darlene Rodriguez
Darlene.RodriguezLopez@explorechicago.org
312-744-6050
www.explorechicago.org/city/en/millennium.html

Chicago Transit Authority: (CTA)

For filming on the “el” train and platforms as well as city buses, contact:

Joyce Shaw
CTA Film Coordinator
(312) 681-4131
jshaw@transitchicago.com
www.transitchicago.com/film.aspx

Chicago Park District

For filming in city parks, the Museum Campus and along the Lakefront, contact:

Tim Burdick
312-742-5369
tim.burdick@ChicagoParkDistrict.com
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/departments.permits_media.cfm