Production permits in the Florida Keys & Key West are issued without charge. If shooting is to occur on private property only, a permit is not required although all production companies are requested to notify the Florida Keys & Key West film office regarding their intentions, whether on private or public property. If shooting in Key West, permits can be obtained from the City of Key West's city manager office. If shooting outside Key West limits, on county beaches, parks or streets, a permit is to be issued from the Monroe County public works department. Both the county and film office require a current insurance certificate indemnifying the appropriate county and/or municipality for a minimum of $1 million. Location fees may apply for use of government buildings and parks. Permits are not issued with less than 48 hours notice and it is advisable to provide at least a two week notice when possible. If the project is a feature film, the permit procedure should begin as soon as a location has been chosen. For state roads and bridges in the Keys, the Florida Department of Transportation should be contacted, as well as the Monroe County Sheriff's Department and the Florida Highway Patrol. The Key West Police Department should be notified if intentions are to shoot on Key West city streets. As a facet of the permitting process, local officials may require production companies to hire local officers to assist in traffic control. If production requires shooting in adjacent waters, the Florida Marine Patrol and the United States Coast Guard need to be advised of the activity. The following lists permit names and numbers. In addition, the film commission office stands by to provide additional support. AREA CONTACT PHONE GENERAL (register all filming activities with the film commission) Rita Brown, Film Liaison Florida Keys & Key West Film Commission filmkeys@fla-keys.com 800-FILM-KEYS 305-293-1800 Fax: 305-296-0788 CITY OF KEY WEST (Includes all areas except private land) Permits City Manager's Office 305-292-8101 Fax: 305-292-8234 MONROE COUNTY (All areas but Key West) Public Works Department 305-295-4385 MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. (Special Details) Cudjoe/Key West - 7 Mile Bridge Sgt. J.B. Flatter 305-745-3184 7 Mile Bridge - Long Key Lt. Thomson< 305-289-2430 Long Key - 18 Mile Stretch Det. Corey Bryan 305-853-3211 FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL (Bridge Filming) Lt. Randy Kosec 305-289-2386 FLORIDA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION (Includes state roads and bridges) Miguel Caldera, Issues Permits 1000 NW 111 Ave., Room 6215 Miami, FL 33172-5800 305-470-5368 Fax: 305-470-5443 Kevin Baker Call after permit issued 305-289-2350 U.S. COAST GUARD   305-292-8719 FLORIDA MARINE PATROL 1-800-DIAL-FMP 305-289-2320 NAVAL AIR STATION Public Affairs Office 305-293-2425 FLORIDA STATE PARKS Peter Sculco 850-245-3076 BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK Edgar Crum 305-872-3162 FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR Mark Knapke 305-292-6850 DRY TORTUGAS/FT. JEFFERSON Deb Nordeen 305-242-7700 PIGEON KEY (MARATHON) Mike Lumpkin 305-289-0025 PENNEKAMP STATE PARK Eric Keifer 305-451-1202 LONG KEY STATE REC. AREA Kim Crouch 305-664-4815 Text Only Version for Printing   Industry News  |  Permit Information  |  Locations Library  |  Crew List  |  Weather Information Production Guide  |  Past Productions  |  Inquiries Page  |  Home Page The Florida Keys & Key West Film Commission 1201 White Street, Suite 102 Key West, Florida 33040 Phone: 305-293-1800 or 800-FILM-KEYS Fax: 305-296-0788 E-Mail: info@filmkeys.com Click here and visit   Sales@FloridaKeys.com