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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and North Perry Airports ​

BCAD must have all the completed paperwork at least 10 working (non-weekend) days in advance for standard requests in public areas only,  of the proposed filming date for the airport's consideration. In cases where the permit request involves filming in secured airport areas (airside, airfields, ramps, gate areas, etc.), whether at the main FLL airport terminal buildings or at an FLL tenant's leased space, such as a fixed-base operator (FBO), a minimum of 45 working days notice is required for special review by the Transportation Security Administration. Filming in these secured areas is generally not allowed and will only be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

Steps for Filming Approval

1. Contact the OESBD—Film Commission/Film Lauderdale at 954-357-8788 and complete a film permit. For more ​information, visit the Film Commission's website. Email the completed Film Permit and required documents to the Film Commission at fil​​​m@broward.org. They will provide BCAD with a copy of the completed paperwork. 

2. Complete the attached BCAD Film Worksheet. This Worksheet requests information for successful filming. Send the completed Worksheet to Arlene Satchell, Public Information Officer, via email at asatchell@broward.org​ or fax at 954-359-5797 with a copy to the OESBD - Film Commission. The process is the same if the film permit request is to film at HWO. 

BCAD staff will review the Film Permit and the Aviation Department's Film Worksheet with the respective airport's Managers. Management will approve, disapprove, or request changes to the filming request. BCAD will notify you of their decision and discuss any possible options.

3. If Management agrees to the filming, the next step is to schedule a walk-through with the BCAD Public Information Office at 954-359-6116/6201 or 6126. This step is typically required for intricate multi-layered filming activities but may be deemed necessary for other film groups as well before the final permit approval. The walkthrough will cover security, safety, and parking opportunities. If the producer needs to use airport electrical power, please make that request prior to the walkthrough so an airport electrician can be on hand to answer technical questions.

Other Information

If a film permit is approved for filming in a non-public area of our airports, the production crew must display the appropriate special visitor badge issued by the TSA/FLL and be escorted by a badged BCAD employee or similar designated airport point of contact (tenant, contractor, etc). These individuals must have active security clearance and badged escort privileges.  

In some instances, the producer will need to hire an off-duty deputy or deputy from the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) to provide crowd management and security for the airport. These BSO deputies are available to assist the airport staff in maintaining normal operations. They will NOT provide security services for the production company. The number of deputies will depend on the size of the crew and the filming location. The walkthrough will help to determine the number of BSO deputies needed.

Producers can hire off-duty BSO deputies through the Sheriff's Special Detail Office, 954-831-8199. Please note: Off-duty deputies must be deputies assigned to the airport and in possession of a current BCAD airport security badge.

Restrictions

• BCAD does NOT allow filming beyond the security checkpoint (including airside and airfield areas such as taxiways and FBO aircraft ramps, etc.) 
  

• The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) does not allow the filming of security checkpoints, personnel, procedures, or equipment.

• Only domesticated animals (dogs, cats, etc.) are allowed in the terminals to be used as "models" during a shoot.

• Production companies must obtain written permission from the airlines and other airport tenants (rental car companies, airport stores, etc.) before photographing any of their brand names, locations, personnel, or aircraft. We can assist you with those contacts, if needed.

• If the production company wants to use tenant-leased space at the airport, it must make arrangements with the tenant and provide BCAD proof of confirmation.
  

• FLL has an exclusive contract for food and beverage service in the terminal area. Production companies requiring these services should contact the contractor for the appropriate terminal:
  

  ​​HMS Host (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) Mark Smith, Senior Director of Operations Telephone: 954-359-1427

  ​​​Lauderdale F&B Partners (Terminals 3 and Terminal 4) Juan Carlos Velez, General Manager Telephone: 954-359-1500 ext. 23101

Contact Information​​

​OESBD​/Broward Office of Film & Entertainment​
Broward County's film permitting process is handled by Film Lauderdale under the supervision of the County's Film Commissioner, Sandy Lighterman. For assistance, please call or email Film Lauderdale's Assistant Manager, Christy Andreoni, with questions about film permitting.  ​​

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