Board permits music-video filming in city cemeteries after staff confirms waiver/indemnity practice

The Evansville Board of Public Works on Oct. 16 approved a request from Jacob Belinski of Cinefree Pictures to film a music video in city cemeteries with a small cast and crew, subject to standard permitting and any required release or indemnity agreements.

City staff said the production company had filmed in Evansville cemeteries previously and had been respectful; staff noted a permit-related practice in which productions sign a waiver or indemnity agreement. A member of the board asked whether the city had previously required a release and indemnity; staff said that had happened in the past and that they intended to prepare any needed agreement before the scheduled shoot.

Board members moved and approved the permit request by voice vote. Staff and board members discussed scheduling and said staff would confirm the agreement terms before the shoot. The transcript shows staff will attempt to finalize the agreement promptly; the permit was approved during the meeting.