The 8-storey Government building is located in Tuen Mun town centre, next to Tuen Mun Magistracy. In front of them is a square acting as a thoroughfare. The high-ceiling but not very large lobby can be brightly illuminated by natural light from the full-length windows and the light-reflective floor on a sunny day. A few steps up is a podium for public use. Filming can take place in the lobby, podium, rooftop and other public areas.
Send in the application form at least 10 clear working days in advance of the filming date with information on the location, date, time, synopsis of the film, size of the crew, use of government power supply and details of the use of any explosives and/or inflammable materials.
$6,870 (basic charge) for the first 4 hours, $1,935 for each subsequent 4-hour block and a refundable deposit equal to the fees payable. Both are to be paid by cashier order at least 2 clear working days before filming.
If extra government personnel is required to assist in the filming, the actual cost plus overheads will be charged.
If the number of film crew members exceeds 30 and/or the property has been vacant and not manned by security guards, the applying company has to engage a security guard to monitor the filming at its own cost from the relevant property management agent via the Government Property Agency :
Per 8-hour block | |
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Urban areas | $500/ guard |
Remote areas | $650/ guard |
The Applicant should refer to the GPA Property Portal (https://www.gpaproperty.gov.hk/en/government-properties/property-management.html) for the latest information.
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.