INTRODUCTION
The Old Treasury Building is a film-friendly location while balancing the public access for the museum and requirements of our tenants.
The information on this page relates to commercial filming and still photography, including television, feature films, advertising and television commercials, documentaries and music videos.
All filming activities are required to apply for a permit for the use of a public space. This ensures the activity is in accordance with the regulations of this building. A list of our general terms and conditions is attached below.
For a full list of Old Treasury Building spaces available for filming and related costs, please read the Old Treasury Building Filming Handbook.
FILM PERMITS
We will respond to your enquiry within five business days of receiving it. Please note that if we need to make complex arrangements for your filming activity it may take us more than five days to issue a permit. Incomplete forms will be returned without action.
To apply for a permit, please complete the enquiry form and send it to the contact listed below. This will help us assess your project suitability for our building. Please review the Filming Policy below to help determine if we are the right location for you.
If we deem your project suitable, we will forward you an application form and location agreement. Please note, from this point in the process, all applications incur a non-refundable fee of $50 + GST.
Initial Enquiry Form
Old Treasury Building Filming Policy
CONTACT
• Telephone: (03) 9651 2233
• Email Filming Coordinator
• Postal Address: 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne, 3002
OTHER RESOURCES AND RELATED FORMS
• CODE OF CONDUCT FOR FILM CREWS
• VicScreen
• Old Treasury Building Filming Handbook
FILMING APPROVAL ACT 2014
In August 2014 the Victorian Government passed new legislation to standardise the process for obtaining commercial filming permits on public land managed by local councils and state government agencies in Victoria.
The Filming Approval Act 2014, effective 1 March 2015, provides a framework for the approval of filming permits. It outlines eight film friendly principles and the guidelines for commercial filming on public land across the state.