The PPS Advantage
The Nation’s Leading Provider of Film and Television Permits
At PPS, we go beyond simply managing your film permit application – we serve as on-location film permit consultants. By thoroughly understanding the unique aspects of your project, we offer expert advice on deadlines, fees, and assist you in navigating neighborhood rules and conditions to bring your vision to life.
Your One-Stop Solution for Filming Nationwide.
PPS is your single-call solution for on-location filming needs – permits, community surveys, notifications, posting and traffic control – we handle it all to help make the process smooth and hassle-free.
Just a few of the projects
we have had the privilege of working on**
Benefits
Why Choose PPS?
Time-Saving Expertise for a Seamless Production
Our expert permit coordinators streamline the process by handling all the paperwork, addressing any potential permit issues, and offering personalized guidance, saving you valuable time, reducing stress, and ensuring efficient, smooth project completion from start to finish.
Beyond Permits – We Understand Filmmaking
What truly distinguishes PPS is our in-depth knowledge of the permitting process and the overall filmmaking workflow. We understand the fast-paced, dynamic nature of on-location shoots and are quick to adapt, providing creative solutions to keep your production running smoothly.
Flexible Payment Options and Less Stress
We offer flexible payment options with lower upfront costs for permits, making the process more affordable. PPS will efficiently manage payments to municipalities on your behalf and invoice you directly, helping to improve your cash flow throughout production and focus on project success.
Nationwide Coverage, Wherever You Need to Film
From national forests and state lands to private property and public spaces, we secure film permits across the country, ensuring you’re covered no matter where your shoot takes place.
Plan and Save with PPS
During pre-production, we assist in planning by providing detailed cost estimates, offering advice on filming locations, outlining permit fees, and sharing tips to help minimize expenses.
Your One-Stop Solution
We provide expert traffic control and field services tailored to television and film productions. Our team ensures smooth operations, managing roadways, maintaining safety, and offering logistical support.
Everything You Need
Traffic Control to Support Your Television or Film Production
Our team provides comprehensive traffic management solutions, handling everything from planning to execution to ensure safety and efficiency during road closures, lane restrictions, and pedestrian control measures. With expertise on the ground, we keep you updated through community surveys, notifications, real-time updates, and the strategic placement of no parking and warning signs, ensuring smooth and safe film location.
Traffic Services
One Stop Solution
Our Film Field Services team bridges the gap between production crews and communities to help foster positive relationships and minimize disruptions to your set. We prioritize clear communication and proactive engagement to help you circumvent issues before they become problems.
Police and Fire Support: Depending on your project’s requirements, on-site police and fire personnel may be necessary. PPS can coordinate staffing, tapping into a network of active and retired officers to ensure your production runs smoothly and safely.
Traffic Control: Our experienced traffic control technicians are equipped to handle all aspects of traffic management, including planning, signage, barricades, and flagging, ensuring safe and efficient flow around your production site.
Field Services: Our dedicated street team is on hand to manage community surveys, distribute notifications, and set up advance warning signs, keeping you informed and compliant with local regulations.
Community Surveys and Notifications: It is vital to understand the needs and concerns of residents before your crew lands. Our expert team at PPS utilizes proven methods to achieve high response rates, ensuring that due diligence is met and that all available voices are heard. We provide detailed progress reports to keep stakeholders informed, allowing for data-driven decisions that enhance the production process. Trust us to handle the complexities of community surveys, saving you time and allowing your team to focus on the details that require your attention.
No Parking Signs Posting: Tracking down car owners to move vehicles blocking your project wastes valuable time and money. That’s why enforceable posting is crucial. With so many regulations—sign height, spacing, CVC codes, required department calls, on-site inspections, and more—it’s easy to hit roadblocks. Let us handle the complexities. We stay current with all posting regulations and ensure your NO PARKING signs meet every requirement before Transpo arrives. Skip the guesswork and hassle and let us help you keep your project moving smoothly.
Custom Signage: From directional signs and crew signage to custom designs, our full-service sign shop is equipped to create the perfect signs to meet your needs.
At PPS, we approach every neighbor professionally and carefully to build trust. We take great care in making sure that everyone who will see or hear your crew will know that you are coming in advance. We also respect private property and know how and where to place your customized forms so that they will be seen without doing any damage or upsetting the neighborhood you are trying to keep happy. Furthermore, our team works diligently to provide timely updates to ensure all stakeholders are informed and aware of any concerns that arise.
What Our Clients Say
PPS is constantly reliable. As in every single time. I believe I have now done over 500 episodes of television, including pilots, and TV movies with PPS. I have plenty of things to worry about, and the BEST thing about PPS is I don’t have to worry about most of my permit related issues. I know I am in good hands.
I wanted to give a shout out to PPS for all their help on the WBTV pilot Rush Hour. I’ve been using PPS for years and have always been happy with the service and results. On this show, they went way above and beyond helping me with too many last minute changes and permitting and posting dilemmas. I will definitely be calling again soon.
I have come to view PPS as another member of my department.- as a partner and resource that can help get things done for my assistants and me. Not replace the work that we do as Location Professionals, but facilitate the permit process and work along with us so that all our “i’s” are dotted and “t’s” crossed.
I look at our relationship as a partnership. PPS provides the highest level of service in the industry, which I can extend to my producers and shows. The requirements and daily tasks of our job as Location Manager have increased one hundred fold over the years. PPS helps us handle a myriad of permitting issues to let us focus on the stuff that’s really important–lawyers and insurance!
Ready to Simplify Your Film Permits?
Unlock seamless film production with PPS. Contact us today to receive a detailed quote and discover how our expert team can streamline your permitting process, ensuring a smooth and efficient shoot. Don’t let logistics hold back your creativity—reach out now!
**The list of productions above does not constitute an endorsement. The inclusion of any production does not imply approval, support, or recommendation of PPS.
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