General information on the forms
Application forms for filming in Berlin and Brandenburg are available for download here. The completed and signed applications can be emailed directly to the relevant authorities.
Please note
To receive filming permits, the forms must be filled out in German. If you need assistance please find a list of production and location manager in our database.
Small teams (5 people max.)
Shortened form for mini teams (5 people max.) who do not need a permit under road traffic law.
Application forms: filming on public streets and grounds
The three forms for the general filming permit as a basic requirement for applying for a single permit from the road traffic authority are as follows:
Information on the minimum insured amount that is required in accordance with the federal administrative regulation on the Road Traffic Ordinance (StVO) Section 29 (2) can be found here: General Administrative Regulation on the Road Traffic Ordinance (VwV-StVO)
Forms for applying for the single road traffic authority permit as well as the special use permit from the responsible civil engineering office. The film office of the Central Road Traffic Authority and the responsible civil engineering department work with the same forms. (In German only)
Application form for the environmental and nature conservation authorities in Berlin – filming and events (immission control) - (In German only)
Further information at:
Template for resident information letters (In German only)
The following information must be included on the resident information letter:
In particularly busy neighborhoods, the designation of alternative parking spaces for residents is increasingly becoming a permit requirement. This should be noted in the list of no-parking restrictions.
If necessary, the following information should also be kindly provided:
Areal Filming
Filming with kids and teeanagers
Application forms: filming on public streets and grounds
Road traffic regulation
The general filming permit as well as the special road use permit according to § 46 (1) StVO is issued or issued in Brandenburg by the respective lower road traffic authority.
Special use permit - civil engineering office of the Berlin district
The local governments are responsible for approving filming in the public space of the state of Brandenburg.
Filming with a trailer vehicle (in German only)
There is no special form. Please use the one for public roads.
Filming with emergency lights
There is no special form. Please use the one for public roads.
Filming in public green spaces
The local governments are responsible for approving filming in the public space of the state of Brandenburg.
Filming in protection periods
Application for exception authorization in accordance with Section 10 (3) of the Land Brandenburg Emission Control Act (In German only)
Info Sheet (In German only)
Areal Filming
Filming with kids and teenagers
Kauperts - Straßenführer Berlin
Kauperts - Berlin Street Guide
Here you can easily find the official jurisdiction of any address in Berlin as well as the districts, police departments, etc.
Berlin Traffic Information Center - VIZ
Berlin Traffic Information Center - VIZ
Official information on current traffic conditions, construction sites and disruptions, restrictions on local public transport, etc.
Geo basic data online - Berlin.de – land survey register with login
Geo basis data online - Berlin.de
Detailed online map tool for Berlin
FIS-Broker (stadt-berlin.de) – detailed online map tool for Berlin
FIS-Broker (stadt-berlin.de)
Choose from many card overlays on various topics. Often used as a standard for traffic sign plans:
FIS broker Plannable events (stadt-berlin.de) – construction sites
FIS-Broker Planable Events (stadt-berlin.de) - Construction sites
Here you can see the construction sites/closures currently taking place on public roads and their expected duration.
FIS-Broker street parking spaces within the ring (stadt-berlin.de) – parking spaces
FIS-Broker street parking spaces within the ring (stadt-berlin.de) – parking spaces
Parking zones, loading zones, taxi areas, and special bus lanes for central Berlin are shown here.
FIS-Broker street inspection 2014 (stadt-berlin.de) – power boxes, fire hydrants, street furniture, 2014
FIS-Broker street inspection 2014 (stadt-berlin.de) – power boxes, fire hydrants, street furniture, 2014. Detailed map display (unfortunately a bit outdated).
Digital platform city traffic - Berlin – current traffic jam reports for Berlin
Digital platform city traffic - Berlin - current traffic jam reports for Berlin
Berlin 3D - Download portal – 3D maps and download Berlin
Berlin 3D - Download portal (businesslocationcenter.de)
Satellite 3D mesh map of Berlin in real-time with a download function
Geoportal.de – property maps nationwide
Geoportal.de – property maps nationwide
Geodata Brandenburg
Geodata Brandenburg
This website gives you access to property land registry maps and other topic-related maps.
BRANDENBURGVIEWER (geobasis-bb.de) – Cadastral and geodata Brandenburg
BRANDENBURGVIEWER (geobasis-bb.de) – Cadastral and geodata Brandenburg
ELWIS Viewer (bund.de) – Waterways
ELWIS-Viewer (bund.de) - Waterways
Display of moorings, locks, exact name of the waterway section, etc.
Protected areas in Germany (bfn.de) – nature reserves and others in Germany
Protection areas in Germany (bfn.de)
Precise designation of nature reserves, Natura 2000, landscape protection areas, etc. Be sure to take this into account before looking for locations in forests and nature!!
Contacts: authorities