Bridgeport Economic
Resource Center

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BERC
10 Middle Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-335-1108
mdallas@berc-ct.com

CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 
 Office of Film

Permitting

In order to film in Bridgeport, you must file a Motion Picture Permit (including Schedule A), as well as a Special Events Permit, which provides for police coverage for the shooting. These forms are available for download as PDF files (download, complete and fax to 203-335-1297) or as Microsoft Word documents (save to your computer, complete, and email as attachments to jbishop@berc-ct.com ).

Permits should be presented to the City 7 days in advance.

Production Companies are required to provide "Dear Resident:" letters to all affected residents and businesses at least 24 hours in advance. Letters must contain the dates and times of production activities as well as a local contact name and phone numbers.

Please note that any Police Overtime Fees must be paid in advance.

Depending on the scope, location and type of shoot, other permits may be required.  For more information, and for assistance with these forms, please contact BERC.

Insurance

In order for you or your organization to be eligible for a Motion Picture Permit, you must present to the Office of Film a certificate of insurance which is signed in ink by the Broker's Authorized Representative and which includes:

1. The name and address of the insured person or production company.
2. The Description of Operations on the certificate must read as follows: "The City of Bridgeport is named as additional insured pursuant to, or with coverage at least as broad as, ISO Form CG 20 12 (07/98 ed.)."
3. That the policy provides at least One Million Dollars ($2,000,000)in US currency or its equivalent of Comprehensive General Liability for each instance of claim.
4. The name of the insurance company and of the broker, with the broker's phone number.
5. The policy number.
6. The dates for which the policy is in effect, including both the start and expiration dates.
7. That the policy may not be modified or canceled without seven days prior written notification to the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting.

Based on the type of film, additional types of insurance (i.e. auto, workers comp, etc) may be required. If it is a large shoot, with special hazards (i.e pyrotechnics) additional insurance may be needed.

Please note that we do not accept FAX copies or photocopies of Insurance Certificates. We will not accept auto-pen or stamped signatures.

Bridgeport Economic Resource Center
10 Middle Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-335-1108
mdallas@berc-ct.com