Film and photography permits

An iconic Sydney setting.
Your next location.

Sydney Markets is one of the city's most atmospheric, operationally active sites. Open around the clock and alive with colour, movement and authentic character, it offers a backdrop unlike anywhere else in Australia.

24/7 Market operations
4+ Distinct locations
Quote Provided after assessment
10 days Application lead time
Why choose Sydney Markets

A venue like no other in Sydney

From pre-dawn market activity to colourful trading floors and open rooftop views, Sydney Markets offers authentic environments that simply cannot be replicated in a studio.

Unique, authentic locations

Operating produce and flower markets, rooftop car parks, loading areas and public plazas, all within one of Sydney's most distinctive destinations.

Simple application process

Submit your filming requirements online and our team will assess your request, confirm availability and provide an outcome.

Safety comes first

As a live operational market, all productions must comply with Sydney Markets safety requirements while on site.

Available locations

Where you can film

Multiple environments are available across the Sydney Markets site, each with its own visual character and operational atmosphere.

Produce Market

Sydney Produce Market

Australia's largest wholesale produce market, with trading floors, forklifts, market activity and pre-dawn energy suited to documentary, commercial and drama productions.

Pre-dawn access Large floor area Working market
Flower Market

Sydney Flower Market

A colourful working flower market with rows of fresh-cut flowers, strong visual texture and the rhythm of a live trading environment.

Colour Natural texture Unique character
Carpark V rooftop

Carpark V rooftop

Elevated views across the site and surrounding Sydney, with open sky and a large rooftop solar installation creating a distinctive backdrop.

Open sky Rooftop views Solar backdrop
Open areas

Sydney Markets Plaza and open areas

External roads, loading areas, plazas and open market environments suitable for a wide range of productions requiring scale, movement or vehicle access.

Exterior zones Vehicle access Flexible spaces
Paddy's Flemington

Paddy's Markets Flemington

A vibrant weekend market environment with fresh produce, general goods, food operators, shoppers and authentic market activity across a large-scale Sydney site.

Weekend market Fresh produce High energy
Paddy's Haymarket

Paddy's Markets Haymarket

An iconic inner-city market setting with laneways, stalls, shoppers and a busy urban atmosphere in the heart of Sydney's Chinatown and Haymarket precinct.

Inner-city market Retail stalls Urban atmosphere
Fees and quotes

Assessment and quote

Each request is reviewed based on the production type, location, timing, operational impact, crew size and required support.

Once your application has been received, our team will assess your request and contact you with an outcome, including a quote.

Public Liability Insurance is required with all applications. Your certificate of currency must name Sydney Markets Limited as an indemnified or interested party where applicable. Minimum cover levels by production type:

$20M Photo shoot
$20M Documentary and short films
$20M TV drama and series
$20M TV commercials
The process

How to apply

Three steps from application to filming.

01

Review the requirements

Confirm your production type, preferred date, location needs and insurance cover before completing the application.

02

Submit your application

Provide production details, crew numbers, access times, vehicle information and public liability insurance documentation.

03

Receive an outcome

Once assessed, our team will contact you with an outcome and quote.

What you need to know

Key responsibilities

Sydney Markets is an active operational site. These requirements help protect your crew, our tenants, our customers and the integrity of Sydney Markets.

1

Report to the Control Centre

All crew must report to the Control Centre on Austin Avenue to obtain a media visitor pass before entering the site. Passes must be worn at all times.

2

Follow safety directions

Production personnel must wear hi-vis safety vests and follow all directions from Sydney Markets Operations staff while on site.

3

Maintain normal access

Access for motorists, pedestrians, tenants and customers must be maintained unless a specific filming arrangement has been approved.

4

Leave the location clean

The location must be left clean and tidy. Props, rigging, materials and directional signs must be removed when filming is complete.

5

Complete WHS induction

All crew must complete the online WHS induction before attending site at sydneymarkets.com.au/safety-awareness.

6

Use approved market names

Any on-screen references must use correct approved names, including Sydney Markets, Sydney Produce Market, Sydney Flower Market and Paddy's Markets where applicable.

7

Respect tenants and customers

The production company must reasonably accommodate tenants and customers affected by the production and comply with all conditions in Sydney Markets Limited's approval.

8

Submit footage for approval

All footage must be provided to Sydney Markets Limited for review and approval prior to publication. Sydney Markets Limited expressly reserves the right to reject any material that it reasonably considers to contravene its intellectual property rights, privacy obligations, or any other legal or regulatory requirements.

Ready to shoot at Sydney Markets?

Submit your application online. Our team will review your request and contact you once your production has been assessed.

Want to discuss your project first? Contact us and our team will advise on the best approach for your production.