Community and Monitors

SFO makes sure the immediate community is on-board to make sure your shoot goes smoothly. We can provide monitors, advance notification service to local residents and negotiations with local business owners.

MONITORING PROGRAM

SFO created the Monitoring Program to respond to community concerns with on-location filming, particularly in neighbourhoods that are popular with filmmakers.

SFO Monitors are our eyes and ears on the street. They are assigned to sensitive filming locations to provide community members and film production companies with continuous third-party support throughout the filming day. This service is paid for by film production companies.

During a typical day, Monitors will work to make sure filmmakers work within the terms of their permits. They are also available to troubleshoot issues involving loading, unloading and proper placement of production vehicles and equipment. At day’s end, their final responsibility is to make sure that sure the neighbourhood is as clean as it was before the film crew arrived.

When necessary, Monitors will also assist SFO Production Coordinators in applying and communicating changes and/or extensions to active film permits.