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Flagstaff aims to be 'film‑ready' while limiting city disruption and recouping costs
Summary
The city’s part‑time film program reported nine city permits in FY25 and outlined a new practice of waiving insurance for very small crews consistent with the Federal Explorer Act; council asked staff to return with clear rules for permitted locations, fee options to recover city staffing costs and coordination with Parks and Northern Arizona University.
Flagstaff’s film commissioner outlined how the city currently handles location requests and described steps to make Flagstaff easier to work in for small‑crew shoots while protecting city assets.
Film Commissioner Ryan Randazzo said the city issued nine city permits in fiscal 2025 and tracked roughly 33 additional projects that filmed on private or non‑city property. He described a $71,000 film‑marketing budget used to attract production scouts and noted that Phoenix, as a comparator, issues many…
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