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Rollingwood City Council discussed potentially implementing regulations, permitting and fees for commercial films and television productions occurring within the city at the May 13 meeting.
The overview
According to Mayor Gavin Massingill, a “large Fortune 100 company” wanted to film in Rollingwood about a year ago, yet the city did not have the proper processes to address the request.
“We didn’t have anything to address that when we got that call,” Massingill said.
Similarly, there have been requests to film commercials and “rumors” of a TV show wanting to film in Rollingwood, Massingill said.
Massingill asked council members if a process to provide regulations, permitting and fees should be implemented to handle commercial filming requests.
Council agreed that a process for taking commercial filming requests should be further considered, yet it was noted that the guidelines should not include personal instances.
“We want to stay away from anything for personal use,” Massingill said. “Like senior photos or Realtor videos at homes for sale.”
What’s next
Guidelines surrounding the implementation of regulations may be presented at a future City Council meeting.
