Student Filming Guidelines for City of Port Wentworth
| Permit Procedure | Fill out the City of Port Wentworth Film Permit Application no less than 5 days in advance of the desired production, and submit to Shanta Scarboro via email zsmoak@cityofportwentworth.com or at the City of Port Wentworth’s City Hall at 305 S Coastal Hwy, Port Wentworth, GA 31407. Student productions MUST have a hard copy version of their signed permit at all times while on location. |
| Private Property | The use of private property requires the permission of both the property owner and tenant (if applicable) through a signed location release letter. Film permits do not grant access to private property. |
| Fee Structure | If students wish to use a City of Port Wentworth park or facility, please contact Shanta Scarboro for availability and rates. A fee may also be charged for certain services such as police, Internal Traffic Control (ITC), parking, etc. Please contact the Permitting Office at 912-964-4379 for direct answers. |
| Insurance and Notification | Submit your notification letter here. Hard copies of this letter must be printed and distributed at least 5 days prior to filming activity. For an example of a notification letter, please click HERE. Some schools provide insurance coverage for student filmmakers, while others do not. If your school does not, you may be required to procure coverage. |
| Contact | Zahnay Smoak Clerk of Council 912.964.4379 zsmoak@cityofportwentworth.com |