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To help expedite you permit application(s), please forward completed applications to:
Tyler Lockamy, Shasta County Film Liaison
admin@upstatecafilm.com
If you have any questions, please call 530-690-1776.
Filming on Federal Land
A large share of the region sits on federally managed land — national forest, national park, and recreation areas, along with land held by the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Reclamation. Commercial filming on federal land generally requires a permit.
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BLM Land Use Application and Permit (PDF, 3 pages, opens in a new tab)
Form 2920-1, the application used for commercial filming and still photography on BLM-managed land.
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Bureau of Reclamation Use Authorization (PDF, 2 pages, opens in a new tab)
Form 7-2540, required for filming on land, facilities, or waterbodies under Bureau of Reclamation jurisdiction.
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Special Use Permit (PDF, 7 pages, opens in a new tab)
Application for commercial filming and still photography at Whiskeytown. A $150 non-refundable application fee is billed online through Pay.gov once the application is received.
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Lassen Volcanic National Park Special Use Permit (PDF, 8 pages, opens in a new tab)
Application for commercial filming and still photography at Lassen Volcanic, including the current fee schedule. A $75 processing fee accompanies the application, with daily location fees based on the number of people on site.
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Shasta-Trinity National Forest Filming Request (PDF, 9 pages, opens in a new tab)
Photography and filming request for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, with the fee schedule and Standard Form 299. Drone use requires a Remote Pilot Certificate and FAA registration submitted alongside the request.
State Permits
One state form appears in this packet. It applies in specific circumstances rather than to filming generally.
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Lake or Streambed Alteration Notification (PDF, 16 pages, opens in a new tab)
California Department of Fish and Wildlife notification under Fish and Game Code Section 1602. Required only if your production will alter the bed, bank, or channel of a river, stream, or lake, such as temporary structures or ground disturbance in a waterway. Standard filming near water does not typically require it.
County Permits
Shasta County handles permits for work and activity within county-maintained roads.
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Shasta County Encroachment Permit (PDF, 2 pages, opens in a new tab)
Required for work or activity within Shasta County's public right-of-way, including equipment placement and temporary road use. Permit conditions are printed on the reverse of the form.
City Permits
The cities of Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake issue their own permits for events and for work in city streets.
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City of Redding Special Event Permit (PDF, 14 pages, opens in a new tab)
Required for activity using or affecting public property, sidewalks, or city streets. Submit to the City Clerk's Office at least 30 days before the event date. The packet includes the site map checklist and insurance requirements.
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City of Redding Parks Use Application (PDF, 2 pages, opens in a new tab)
Use application for City of Redding parks, pavilions, and facilities, covering reservations, amplified sound, food service, and electricity requests.
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City of Anderson Parade or Special Event Permit (PDF, 5 pages, opens in a new tab)
Used for parades, demonstrations, and special events in Anderson, reviewed by the city's Traffic Committee. Public liability insurance is required, with coverage limits listed in the permit conditions.
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City of Shasta Lake Encroachment Permit (PDF, 4 pages, opens in a new tab)
Required for work or activity within the City of Shasta Lake's public right-of-way. A site plan, traffic control plan, and insurance documentation must be attached to the application.
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