How do you get permission to film a short promotional video inside a mall?

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A client wants to film a short video walking from a mall entrance to a kiosk location to show where products would be sold. Security has stopped previous attempts. What is the usual process for getting permission to film inside a mall, and are there any practical tips that improve the chances of approval?

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He needs to talk to the mall management where he has the agreement to setup the kiosk. If he doesn't have an agreement, its unlikely that you will get on.

You should have him offer to shoot before the mall opens, so there won't be privacy issues with customers.

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Malls are private property, so you generally need approval from mall management before filming. The usual process is to contact the management office, explain exactly what you want to shoot, where, how long it will take, and that it’s a short promotional/demo video focused on the kiosk location rather than shoppers or other stores.

If your client already has an agreement for the kiosk, that should help; if not, approval may be much harder. Some malls require a permit, fee, proof of purpose, and/or that security escort you during filming. Policies vary by mall.

A practical tip is to ask to shoot before opening hours. That reduces privacy concerns and avoids filming customers, which may make management more willing to approve the request.

In short: get written permission from mall management first, be clear about the limited scope, and ask about permits, fees, insurance, and any escort or time restrictions.

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