Filming and photography in Epping Forest
Epping Forest is a great location for outdoor filming and photographic shoots, providing a perfect backdrop of woodland scenery and much more.
Licences
We often host shoots for:
- Adverts
- Short and feature films
- TV programmes
- Music videos
- Studio shoots (portrait, safari-style or photography course shoots)
- Student projects
- And more
Why we require licences
Licensing is part of how we regulate filming and photography to make sure the Forest's conservation needs are considered during shoots, as well as the needs of visitors, nearby residents and other stakeholders. The process also ensures that shoots meet our health and safety requirements and other standards we're held to as an organisation. Thank you for your understanding.
Filming and photography fees 2023-24
Commercial filming fees are based on a 12 hour day and fees are dependent on crew size and impact. All minor filming is based on an 8 hour day. Fees do not include car parking/unit base costs.
All of our photography fees (except our annual studio shoot licence) are day rates based on an 8 hour day. If your shoot needs our staff to support you, we may charge you for their time as well.
| Filming | Fee |
|---|---|
| Major Feature Filming Day Significant size crew and unit, tech vehicles, lighting, minor set builds and construction/multiple locations, minor infrastructure in the Forest to facilitate filming etc. |
From £5000 |
| Major Feature Prep Day/Strike Day (50% daily fee) |
From £2500 |
| Major Feature Holding Day/Stand-by Where the site is occupied but filming or set dressing does not take place: security only on site |
From £750 |
| Feature Film Filming Day Significant size crew and unit, tech vehicles, lighting, minor set builds and construction/multiple locations, minor infrastructure in the Forest to facilitate filming etc. |
From £4000 |
| Feature Prep Day/Strike Day | From £2000 |
| Feature Holding Day/Stand-by Where the site is occupied but filming or set dressing does not take place: security only on site |
From £600 |
| Filming | Fee |
|---|---|
| Minor Filming 25-40 crew | From £1500 |
| Minor Filming 10-25 crew | From £1000 |
| Minor Filming 5-10 crew | From £750 |
| Minor Filming 1-5 crew News or other media specific to Epping Forest Estate |
From £500 |
| News or other media specific to Epping Forest Estate | Free (subject to Press Office Approval) |
| Crew | Fee |
|---|---|
| Commercial photography for 1-5 crew | £395 |
| Commercial photography for 6-15 crew | £527 |
| Commercial photography for 16-30 crew | £656 |
| Commercial photography for 30+ crew | Price on application |
| Student and non-profit photography | £27 - plus staff costs as appropriate |
| One day 'studio shoot' licence for 1-6 people | £63.00 |
| Annual 'studio shoot' licence for 1-6 people | £380.00 |
Applying for a licence
To apply complete the application form and email it to Epping Forest. If you have any questions call 020 8532 1010.