The Village of Massena recognizes that the Village's natural
beauty, historical sites and waterfront settings are attractive to
individuals, organizations, corporations, groups, and other entities
involved in the business of filming for motion pictures, television
and other media. Because such activities may create a hazard to public
safety, health or welfare due to the time, location or duration of
the filming or may unduly interfere with vehicular and/or pedestrian
traffic, the Village desires to regulate such activities through the
issuance of permits. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the
procedure governing such permit process.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BUDGET
The projected grand total of spending to produce and complete
the project.
CHARITABLE FILMS
Filming produced by a not-for-profit organization which qualifies
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a charitable
organization. No person, directly or indirectly, shall receive a profit
from the marketing and production of the film or from showing the
films, tapes, or photos.
FILMING
The activity of filming or recording on film, video, electronic
or other media, for transmission or commercial use, a movie, motion
picture, film, commercials, television program, documentary, show,
performance, athletic or sports event or other similar events or activities.
Filming shall include the use of public property for persons, equipment,
vehicles, props, cameras and any other items or materials used in
connection with such filming, photographing or recording.
NEWS MEDIA
The filming or videotaping for the purpose of a news broadcast
or reporting for electronic media.
PRODUCTION COMPANY
The individual or entity that is issued a permit to engage
in filming on Village-owned property or facilities.
STUDENT FILMS
Filming produced pursuant to the curriculum of an educational
institution chartered by the State of New York or offered by an officially
recognized nonprofit organization. No person, directly or indirectly,
shall receive a profit from the marketing and production of the film
or from showing the films, tapes, photos or other media created.