Sydney Markets - Application to Film

All production crews and personnel must report to the Control Centre located on Austin Avenue at the Western End of Sydney Markets to obtain a media visitor pass. The pass must be worn at all times.

ⓘ  Successful applications will only be considered 7 days out from the requested application date.

1. Applicant Details

2. Production Overview

Estimated Location Fees

  • Still Photography — from $500
  • Documentary, Student and Short Films — from $750
  • Television Commercials — from $3,000
  • TV Drama and Series Productions — from $4,000

Final fees are confirmed after assessment of your application.

Briefly describe the subject matter, where it will appear, and how Sydney Markets will be used.

3. Production Details

Select all locations you are requesting access to.

List key production personnel and roles.

Please specify who you will interview. If none, write “N/A”.

4. Vehicles, Equipment and Access

Please specify type, purpose and registration number for each essential production vehicle.

Complete this section if drones will be used.

5. Sydney Markets Identification

6. Public Liability Insurance Documentation

Minimum policy value required which indemnifies Sydney Markets Limited:

Photo Shoot Documentary, Student, Short or Children's Production TV Drama, Serial, Series or Mini-Series Television Commercial
$5 million $20 million $20 million $20 million

Upload a Certificate of Currency or other confirmation of cover. Sydney Markets Limited must be noted as an indemnified or interested party where applicable.

Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, PDF. PDF preferred.

7. Applicant's Declaration

I declare that, on behalf of the Production Company specified in this application, this information is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and correct.

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Filming & Still Photography Fees

Stills Documentary / Student / Short / Children's
Up to 3 hours
Documentary / Student / Short / Children's
Half day
TV Drama, Serial, Series or Mini-Series Television Commercial
Up to 3 hours
Location Fee $500 $750 $1,250 $4,000 $3,000
Late Notice Fee
Less than 3 days notice
$200 $200 $200 $400 $400

Once your application has been assessed, if accepted by Sydney Markets Limited, the Production Company contact will be notified and an invoice will be forwarded.

Film Industry Responsibilities & Obligations

  • The Production Company and its representatives must make every reasonable effort to accommodate the requirements of Sydney Markets Limited tenants and customers affected by the Production.
  • The Production Company and its representatives must abide by any conditions stipulated in Sydney Markets Limited's approval.
  • Normal access for motorists and pedestrians must be maintained at all times other than when filming actually takes place.
  • All props, rigging, materials and directional signs must be removed upon completion.
  • The location must be left clean and tidy to the satisfaction of Sydney Markets Limited.
  • The Production Company must reimburse Sydney Markets Limited for any damage caused to the site as a result of the Production.
  • Production personnel must wear hi-vis safety vests and follow directions from Sydney Markets Limited Operations Staff while on site.
  • All crew must complete the online WHS induction before attending site at sydneymarkets.com.au/safety-awareness.
  • All references to Sydney Markets must use approved names, including Sydney Markets, Sydney Produce Market, Sydney Flower Market and Paddy's Markets where applicable.