Permit & Guidelines
Planning to Film in Chautauqua County?
Filming requirements, permits, permissions, and municipal guidelines may vary depending on location, production size, use of public property, parking impacts, road access, special equipment, drones, public safety considerations, and other production activities.
Productions are encouraged to contact municipalities, property owners, and relevant agencies directly regarding current filming requirements and approvals.
Film Chautauqua NY is building a growing resource network to help productions better understand the region and identify potential filming opportunities throughout Chautauqua County.
Municipal & Regional Resources
Explore information and municipal contacts throughout the region
Barcelona
Bemus Point
Chautauqua Institution
Dunkirk
Fredonia
Jamestown
Lakewood
Mayville
Panama
Ripley
Silver Creek
Westfield
New York State Film & Production Resources
Some productions filming on state-managed property, roadways, parks, or infrastructure may require additional approvals through New York State agencies.
Please Note
Requirements may change over time and may differ by municipality, private property owner, or production type. Productions are responsible for securing all necessary permissions, permits, insurance, and approvals associated with filming activities.
