FILM Act

The Federal Interior Land Media (FILM) Act would eliminate the requirement for permits and fees for most commercial and noncommercial filming and photography on federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture. Under this bill, content creators and photographers would no longer need to provide advance notification to the government, provided their activities take place in public areas, involve small crews, and do not damage natural resources or interfere with other visitors. The legislation aims to modernize federal land use rules by making it easier for individuals and small production teams to capture digital content on public lands without facing administrative hurdles or costs.