*Please note all notices of filming must be sent to the City of Abbotsford Film Office for approval prior to distribution*.
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Basic neighbourhood notification
Neighbourhoods (residential and commercial) in which filming will take place should receive notification with at least three full business days to read and provide feedback. For example, if filming on a Friday the notification must be received before the end of business on Tuesday. That notification must be on the Abbotsford City approved template .
Polling for high impact activity
For higher impact filming activities (ie curfew extensions/recurring locations) we require a two stage notification that starts with a poll of the neighbourhood to measure support before the permit and final notification is approved.
Important note: Polling results must be accompanied with a polling results map.
Additional community engagement
It is the production's responsibility to engage directly with those who might be acutely impacted or when special arrangements must be made. (ex. when a business owner could experience business interruption or a home owner has a front yard that you want to store equipment on). Additionally, many neighbourhoods have resident or business associations which should be contacted prior to finalizing plans.
The Filming office can provide more information on such groups once you finalize your locations. This higher level of personal engagement is an industry best practice and helps things go smoother "on the day". Relying on only the basic notification is a sure way to damage relationships and leave the community with a negative impression of the film industry.