Government Forms For Every Corner of Production

DeKalb County Film Permit Application

Use this onlilne application form to apply for a film permit in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Directions for Obtaining Emergent Theatrical Permits For Minors

This document provides guidelines for obtaining short-term permits for minors participating in theatrical productions lasting one to two days. Film production companies planning to employ minors for brief periods must follow these directions to ensure compliance with child labor laws.

Child Performer Permit

Directions for Obtaining Formal Permits for Minors

This document outlines the process for acquiring long-term permits for minors engaged in theatrical productions lasting three or more days. Production companies employing minors for extended periods must adhere to these guidelines to comply with New Jersey's child labor regulations.

Child Performer Permit

Disclosure of Ownership-Corporation

A form used to list all persons and corporate entities who own more than 5% of a corporation registered in the state of Louisiana.

New York

Drone Permit Sample Community Flyer

If an unmanned aircraft will capture or transmit still images, audio, or video during its operation, the applicant must post notices within 100 feet of any take-off and landing site designated on the permit. This is a sample flyer you can use to satisfy this requirement.

Startwork, Employment Forms

EDD Disability Insurance Provisions pamphlet DE 2515

A brochure employers must provide new hires and employee who need to take time off work due to a non-work-related illness, injury, pregnancy, or childbirth.

Illinois

Elgin Film Permit Application

This form is used to apply for a permit to film in Elgin, Illinois. Production companies need to complete this application to receive authorization for their filming activities and to coordinate any necessary municipal services.

Production Incentives, Tax Incentive

Eligibility Statement form for the Louisiana film tax credit

Letter stating that the relevant production meets the definition of a state-certified production and will be eligible for the Louisiana Motion Picture Investor Tax Credit.

Elizabeth, NJ Film Permit Application

Productions seeking a permit to film in the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey must complete and submit this film permit application.

Tax Form, Employment Forms, Tax Withholding, Startwork

Employee Withholding Exemption Certificate (L-4)

This form is completed by employees so that employers can withhold the correct amount of state income tax from their salary.

Startwork, Employment Forms, Essentials, Tax Withholding

Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate (DE 4)

Complete this form so that your employer can withhold the correct California state income tax from your paycheck.

Tax Form, Tax Incentive, Production Incentives

Employee’s Certificate of Nonresidence In New Jersey

You are required to have a copy of this form on file for each employee receiving compensation paid in New Jersey and who is a resident of Pennsylvania and claims exemption from withholding of New Jersey Gross Income Tax under the reciprocal agreement between New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Connecticut

Employer's First Report of Occupational Injury or Illness

Employers must file the Employer’s First Report within seven days of learning about any occupational injury or illness involving their workers. Production companies are required to complete this report promptly if a crew member, cast member, or set worker suffers a job-related injury or illness during production activities.

Unemployment Insurance

Tax Form, Employment Forms, Tax Withholding

Employer’s Annual Reconciliation of Louisiana Withholding Tax Form L-3

Form L-3 is the Employer’s Annual Reconcilation of Louisiana Income Tax Withheld used to reconcile the total amount of income tax withheld that was reported with Form L-1 filings during the calendar year to the total amount of income tax withheld that was listed on your employees’ Wage and Tax Statements, Form W-2.

Employment Permit Application for 14- through 17-Year-Olds

Use this form to apply for a Massachusetts youth work permit, which is required for all employed minors aged 14-17, including those working in theatrical production.

Employment Forms, Child Performer Permit

New York

End Credit Requirements Film Production Credit

A required form for the New York State Production Tax Credit affirming that the eligible film has met the credit's end credit requirement and the proper acknowledgements are included in the end credits of the film.

Tax Incentive

Entertainment Permit to Employ Minors

In order to be employed in the entertainment industry in California, minors must have their schools fill out and submit this form.

Filing Procedure - Corporation

This helpful guide provides step-by-step instructions for forming and maintaining a corporation in Georgia. A production company incorporating in Georgia should follow this procedure.

Filing Procedure - Limited Liability Company

This helpful guide provides step-by-step instructions for forming an LLC in Georgia.

Filing Procedure - Limited Partnership

This helpful guide provides step-by-step instructions for forming an LLP in Georgia.

Filing Procedure - State Franchise

This helpful guide details the process for applying for and managing a state franchise agreement.

Filing Template - Amended Annual Registration for Corporation (CD 900)

This template can be used to update annual corporate filings, such as changes in officers or registered agent.

Filing Template - Amended Annual Registration for Foreign LLP (CD 930)

This template can be used to update information for a foreign LLP registered in Georgia.

Filing Template - Amended Annual Registration for LLC (CD 920)

This template can be used to modify details in an LLC’s annual filing.

Filing Template - Amended Annual Registration for LP & LLLP (CD 910)

This template can be used to update information for an LP or LLLP’s annual registration.

Filing Template - Annual Registration (CD 940)

This document explains how to access and file Georgia’s Annual Registration form, which must be filed yearly for all registered business entities in Georgia.

Filing Template - Articles of Dissolution, Non-Commenced Nonprofit Corporation (CD 520)

This template can be used to dissolve a nonprofit corporation before it begins operations.

Filing Template - Articles of Dissolution, Non-Commenced Profit Corporation (CD 400)

This template can be used to dissolve a for-profit corporation before operations begin.

Filing Template - Articles of Dissolution, Nonprofit Corporation (CD 530)

This template can be used to officially dissolve a nonprofit corporation.

Filing Template - Articles of Dissolution, Profit Corporation (CD 412)

This template can be used to dissolve an active for-profit corporation.

Filing Template - Articles of Organization for LLC (CD 030)

Use this template as a guide for preparing the Articles of Organization to form your Georgia LLC.

Filing Template - Certificate of Cancellation (CD 600)

Use this template to cancel the registration of a business entity.

Filing Template - Certificate of Termination (CD 415)

Use this template to formally end a business entity’s existence in Georgia.

Filing Template - Name Change Amendment for LLC (CD 115)

This form is used to legally change the name of a Georgia-based LLC.

Filing Template - Name Change Amendment for LP or LLLP (CD 120)

This form is used to legally change the name of a Georgia-based LP or LLLP.

Filing Template - Name Change, Nonprofit Corporation (CD 110)

This form is used to legally change the name of a Georgia-based nonprofit corporation.

Filing Template - Name Change, Profit Corporation (CD 100)

This form is used to legally change the name of a Georgia-based for-profit corporation.

Filing Template - Notice of Intent to Dissolve, Nonprofit Corporation (CD 525)

This form notifies the state that a nonprofit corporation intends to dissolve and cease operations. If a nonprofit film organization, such as a documentary-focused nonprofit or a film education group, decides to shut down, it must submit this form before finalizing the dissolution.

Filing Template - Notice of Intent to Dissolve, Profit Corporation (CD 410)

This form serves as an official preliminary notice that a for-profit corporation is planning to dissolve. A film production company incorporated in Georgia that is closing down after completing its projects will need to file this before officially dissolving.

Filing Template - Statement of Commencement of Winding Up (CD 414)

After filing a Notice of Intent to Dissolve, this form formally states that the company is in the process of closing out its affairs. This could include finalizing outstanding contracts, distributing remaining assets, and settling debts.

Film LA Authorization To Verify Business Credit History

This form gives FilmLA permission to check the business credit history of companies applying for a business credit account with FilmLA.

Film New Orleans Policies and Procedures Form

A signed copy of these Film New Orleans Policies and Procedures must be submitted in order to obtain a B-roll film permit from the city of New Orleans.

Film SF Additional Locations Page

If you have more than 3 locations in the city of San Francisco, use this form to add additional locations when applying for an SF film permit.

Film SF Filming Survey Template

A template productions can use to survey nearby residents when filming in San Francisco. In order to film between the hours of 10PM and 7AM, you are required by Film SF to survey nearby residents who may be affected by the filming activities.

Film SF Sample Parking Diagram

If you’ll need parking spaces when filming in SF, you must indicate proposed parking locations on your permit application. Use this sample parking diagram to indicate your proposed locations.

Film Savannah Project Registration Form

Productions intending to shoot in the city of Savannah, Georgia must first register with the Film Savannah office by completing this online form.

Film Savannah Sample Community Notification Letter

In order to obtain a Savannah film permit, productions must submit a Community Notification Letter and then distribute the letter to the community surrounding their filming location at least 48hrs in advance of filming. This sample can be used to draft a Community Notification Letter.

FilmLA Business Credit Application

Established production companies may apply for a business credit account with FilmLA. Use this application to apply for a business credit account.

FilmLA Student Film Notification Form

A sample notice to post when filming in a student film in Los Angeles neighborhoods.