For the purpose of this division, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
CHARITABLE. Motion pictures, television programs, or video tapes produced by a nonprofit organization which qualifies under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, being 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), as a charitable organization.
FILM LIAISON. The town staff member who administers the film ordinance and permit application process, the Town Manager, or his or her designee.
FILM PERMIT. A document issued by the town upon completion of the application process that officially approves the film production, and identifies requirements for appropriate town services and operations, and after payment of any required fees.
FILM PRODUCTION. All activity attendant to staging, or shooting, motion pictures, television shows or programs, commercials, videotapes, or similar productions. FILM PRODUCTION shall be deemed to include all activity attendant to the arrival, and set up, of base camps, equipment, and vehicles, and the take down, and departure, of same.
LOCATION MANAGER. A representative of the film organization, or the individual in charge of planning, and implementing, the film production. The person submitting the permit application must be an adult age 18 years or older.
NEWS MEDIA. The photographing, filming, or videotaping for the purpose of television news broadcast, or reporting for print media, by reporters, photographers, or camerapersons.
PRODUCTION COMPANY. The film production organization which is planning, and implementing, the film production.
STUDENT FILM PRODUCTION. The photographing, filming, or videotaping for educational purposes, with a letter from the student’s school verifying the student’s status.
TOWN SERVICES. Services provided by the town in support of special events, including regular and over-time staff hours, supplies, and other services.