The Village Board of the Village of Greenport 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 businesses of still photography
and filming for motion pictures, television and other media. Because
such activities may create a threat 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:
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, photographing, or recording on film,
video, electronic or other media, for transmission or commercial use,
a movie, motion picture, film, commercials, television program, documentary,
catalog or magazine layout, 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 photographing, filming or videotaping for the purpose
of a television news broadcast or reporting for the print or electronic
media by reporters, photographers or cameramen.
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. 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.