Shau Kei Wan was a large-scale fishing village. Nowadays, Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter is moored with ranks of big and small fishing boats including home-cum-boats, that are unique in Hong Kong. The shelter benefits from the views of Lei Yue Mun.
Send the application form to the Information and Public Relations Section with information on the location, date, time, purpose of filming, name of the film, brief description of the filming plan, size of the crew and a copy of Business Registration Certificate and Operating Licences of the vessels involved.
Processing time : 7 working days.
For filming that involves the use of pyrotechnics, the applicant should obtain permission from Entertainment Special Effects Licensing Authority (tel : 2594 0465 or 2594 0466).
If open burning and/or potential pollution at sea is involved, the applicant should obtain permission from Environmental Protection Department (tel : 2838 3111).
The administrative charge for the permit is $160. Additional costs will be charged by other government departments when special equipment or services are required for safety reasons.
Compliments to the government and public bodies that have agreed to consider applications to hire premises or facilities under their management for location filming.