Filming in our Shire
The Shire of Coolgardie is a film-friendly location keen to offer its support to the professional film and television industry.
It provides a one-stop-shop approach to accommodate all of production’s needs, supporting filmmakers with an appointed Officer, who will promote, coordinate, and manage all aspects of filming enquiries to assist filmmakers in obtaining the necessary approval, support and access to council services in a timely manner.
Once the application has been approved, a formal will be issued to the Organisation / Production Company to film within the Shire during the dates and locations specified in the application. To obtain approval, please complete the Request to Film in the Shire of Coolgardie Application form below.
PLEASE NOTE: Permission to visit and/or film in Aboriginal communities is granted through the Aboriginal Lands Trust at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.
For all filming enquiries please contact mail@coolgardie.wa.gov.au.
Road Closures / Traffic Management / Loud Noises / or Other
Please Note: Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Regulations currently prohibit drones in public spaces. Contact CASA for details and ensure that any requirements set forth by CASA relation to licences or permit are secured prior to submitting this application.
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/apply-permit-access-or-travel-through-aboriginal-land
https://www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au/visit
https://www.screenwest.com.au/filming-in-wa/
https://www.casa.gov.au/knowyourdrone/drone-rules
https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/technical-commercial/working-on-roads/