| Support Services Directory
Permits
Minneapolis Office of Cultural Affairs
CONTACT: Matthew James
Run by the City of Minneapolis, this is the first call for shooting
in Minneapolis —
including street permits, parks, police, and Minneapolis location
assistance.
matthew.james@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/oca
612.673.5449
St. Paul Film Office
CONTACT: Matthew Reinartz
Run by the City of St. Paul, this is the first call for shooting
in St. Paul — including street
permits, parks, police, and St. Paul location assistance.
matt.reinartz@ci.stpaul.mn.us
www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/depts/film
651.266.8685
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
Roadways
CONTACT: Marsha Storck
The Minnesota Department of Transportation issues permits for shooting
on state
highways and freeways only. Contact local jurisdictions for county
and city roads.
marsha.storck@dot.state.mn.us
651.297.7075
Minnesota State Troopers
State highways/freeway filming only. State troopers are not required
on all shoots. When
shooting on county roads or municipal roads, local jurisdictions
will handle police. Call
the Film/TV Board for more details.
-Cathy Clark, Communications/General questions
651.296.8383
-MaryEllen Armland, Scheduling
maryellen.amland@state.mn.us
651.215.1769
Minnesota State Parks
Shooting in Minnesota State Parks requires a permit from the individual
park. Fees vary
according to the complexity of the shoot and the park usage.
Carmen Diestler
Media Coordinator
carmen.diestler@dnr.state.mn.us
651.297.5257
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Lakes and Wildlife Areas
Production companies should contact the local county water patrol/sheriff's
office for
local regulations on lakes and waterways. The DNR is also helpful
for questions about
wildlife, environment, and other natural resource.
Dennis Stauffer, Communications
651.297.4884
DNR Information Center
651.296.6157
Minnesota State Capitol
A joint permit is required from the Minnesota Film/TV Board and
from the State Capitol
Facilities office. Call the Film/TV Board first for your permit.
Minnesota Film and TV Board, 612.332.6493
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