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GUIDELINES FOR FILM PRODUCTION
IN THE GARDEN DISTRICT
The Garden District Association is an active neighborhood
organization dedicated to the preservation of safety,
character and ambience of the area. Formed over 50 years
ago, the Association represents the neighborhood bounded
by Josephine Street, Magazine Street, Louisiana Avenue
and Carondelet Street in uptown New Orleans. Below are
a few guidelines structured by the Association and distributed
to all companies interested in any type of film or video
production in the area in an effort to assist the production
to run smoothly for all involved.
Notification
1. Advance notification to the GDA is requested at least
one week prior to move-in. Larger films with longer
filming times should give two weeks notice.
2. Fliers with specific pertinent information must be
distributed to the neighbors within a 2 block radius
no later than five days prior to start of production.
Please see attached sample.
Parking/Street Closures
1. Parking signs indicating the name of the production
company and the correct times and dates of restrictions
should be posted no later than 24 hours prior to the
actual production move-in.
2. All non-essential production vehicles, and all crew
vehicles, must park in a neighborhood parking lot that
should be secured by N.O.P.D. officers.
3. Production vehicles should be parked on one side
of the street only. Sidewalk parking is strictly prohibited
as many surfaces are of brick, cobblestone and flagstone.
Larger vehicles should be parked in the middle of the
block to maintain site lines for intersections. (ie:
Prytania Street between First and Philip streets)
Safety/NOPD
A sufficient number of uniformed NOPD officers should
be hired by the production crew to properly handle safety
concerns, facilitate street closings and assist in traffic
detours, safe street crossings, access to parking for
the neighbors and other disruptions.
Production Limitations
1. Arrivals of equipment or vehicles for production
or related activities should take place no earlier than
7:00 a.m. on weekday mornings and no earlier than 8:00
a.m. on weekend mornings.
2. Departures should be completed and all vehicles moved
out no later than 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, and midnight
on Fridays or Saturdays. Loud noises and voices in the
area should be restricted to these times as well.
3. Production at any one location in the neighborhood
should last no more than 4 days and no location within
the Garden District be used more than twice within one
year with no less than four months between productions.
4. No filming will be allowed on New Year's Eve, Mardi
Gras weekend and Day, St. Patricks' Day (Parade Day),
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day.
Feeding the Crew/Dressing the Cast
All catering functions and meal service must be stationed
in an off-site eatery/cafeteria. Ditto for the wardrobe
trucks.
Cleanup/ Site Alterations
1. Garbage and trash should be disposed of daily through
an arranged trash hauling service. Trash should not
be left on the streets for regular city pick-up. All
honey wagons and portalets should be emptied and sanitized
no less than every day if left in the area. These facilities
should be moved out along with all other production
vehicles.
2. Any alterations to the streetscape, landscape and
environment (including posted signs) shall be removed
and the site restored to its original condition within
48 hours of the closing of production.
Donation to the Association
All production companies are asked to make a daily donation
to the Association in support of its ongoing efforts
to preserve the beauty and integrity of the neighborhood.
The donation requested is based on the size of the film
and the scope of disruption involved. ($500 per day
is an average donation.)
Our Tax Identification number is
72-0461163. We look forward to working closely with
you in creating an inviting and cooperative climate
for your production in our neighborhood. Please feel
free to call us to review these guidelines and discuss
the details of your project. We urge you to keep in
mind that the Garden District is a residential neighborhood
where we hope you will be considerate of the people
who live here.
For more information, please contact:
Garden District Association
826 Perdido Street, Suite 302
New Orleans, LA 70112
Tax Identification #: 72-0461163
Phone: 504-525-7608
Fax: 504-894-8926
New Orleans Office of Film and Video
504-658-0900
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