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“Are film permits required in the state of Missouri?”

There is no state permit to film nor are there permits to film in most Missouri cities. Most city, county and state-owned facilities and equipment may be borrowed or occasionally rented. Permits [...]

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“How should I proceed when scouting locations?”

Residents and businesses are generally open to scouting when they understand that you are doing a job. We highly encourage scouts and location managers to notify the municipality’s police [...]

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“I know I want to film in specific neighborhood. What’s next?”

We encourage you to honor the beautiful and authentic neighborhoods and areas you film in in the Greater Kansas City area. You’ll need to use the neighborhood notification form AND notify the [...]

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“When do I need to contact the Kansas City Missouri Police Department (KCPD)?”

We recommend contacting KCPD Media Relations to make them aware of your presence filming unless you are solely filming on private property. If you have ANY prop weapons, you MUST contact KCPD or [...]

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“What are area resources for third party traffic control planning?”

Roadrunner Safety Services KG Striping Gun Ko Traffic Zone Services Traftec Streetwise

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“How do I know if I need a street or traffic permit?”

Kansas City, Missouri The KCMO Traffic Control Permits for filming in KCMO are required when you work within a right-of-way (a sidewalk closure, street closure, partial or full lane closure) or [...]

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“Is having a permit to film the same as location permission?”

They are two different things. For example, you will need a filming agreement permit from Power & Light to film in that district and you will also need a specific restaurant/business’s [...]

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“Where are permits for filming required?”

There are no permits issued by KC Film Office or the City of Kansas City to film in KC. You will need filming permission agreement permits for the following: Kansas City Parks and Recreation, [...]

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Will you read my script and pass it on to producers/actors/directors?

The film office is happy to read the scripts of projects planning to film in Kansas City. We do not offer critique of your work but will read to assess what KC locations and resources might be a [...]

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Does the KC Film Office provide any funding to independent projects?

No. The KC Film Office does not offer funding nor are we involved in the financing of projects in any way. However, we are happy to assist in applying for Kansas City’s local film incentive.