Important Process Update
The City of Mission no longer provides film liaison services as of January 1, 2025. The City has adopted a self-regulation results-based process whereby companies filming in Mission are expected and commit to abide by existing bylaws and policies.
Applicants for film permits will complete the applicable application form for a film permit (and any other required permits) and will be informed when payment can be made in person at City Hall (8645 Stave Lake Street) or Welton Common (7337 Welton Street) and their permit can be collected.
City staff are not available to assist with the filming process and generally speaking, filming in municipal buildings is not possible. Use of municipal property for filming outside of buildings may be possible provided permission by way of a licence of use or park permit is received in advance.
Questions can be sent to filming@mission.ca.
Film in Mission
Situated on a hillside overlooking the mighty Fraser River, the City of Mission offers a variety of unique natural and man-made venues for filming. Previous films in Mission have used the historic main street, 1950’s diner, waterfront, Municipal Forest, sawmills and the Ruskin and Stave Falls Hydro Dams.
Many more site location possibilities exist in Mission. While Mission promotes film productions, we encourage activities that have a low impact on residents and businesses. Mission requires that production companies practice “no trace filming” that will leave the area used as is or in better condition than before. Specific fees are listed in the Filming Regulation Bylaw 5750-2018 or other municipal bylaws.
The Forestry Department can assist with questions regarding filming opportunities within the Municipal Forest.
Getting Started
All approvals are conditional on meeting these Guidelines where applicable and any additional conditions stipulated in the Film Permit. Fees are set in Schedule D of the Filming Regulation Bylaw and are listed in these Guidelines for convenience only. The film production company must provide the following:
- Completed Application Form and fee
The film production company agrees to ensuring the following are in place or have been completed in advance of initiating filming:
- Appropriate insurance
- Valid Business Licence
- Security Deposit (if applicable)
- Street Use Permit Application or any other permit or licence that may be required, if applicable
- Approvals from any regional, provincial, or federal agency
- Neighbourhood Polling (special conditions of approval may apply when filming affects surrounding homes and businesses, please see Notification to the Community)
- Proof that the Mission Fire Rescue Service (MFRS) have been consulted with is required regarding the use of certain special effects (if applicable). MFRS has the right to veto special effects or impose specific conditions.
- Confirmation of Downtown Business Association notification (if applicable)
- Special Flight Operations Certificate (if applicable)
- Completed Wrap Sheet