Primary City of Ann Arbor film contact
If you have any questions about the Film and Video Location Application or filming on city-owned property, please contact Lisa Wondrash, Communications Unit Manager, at (734) 794-6152 or via e-mail at lwondrash@a2gov.org.
Mandatory City of Ann Arbor film contacts
- Kathleen Chamberlain, City of Ann Arbor Fire Marshal and Motion Picture/Television Fire Safety Officer Certified by the State of California Fire Marshal, to ensure proper life and fire safety precautions are in place. She can be reached at (734) 794-6962, e-mail: kchamberlain@a2gov.org.
- Sargeant Lyle Sartori, City of Ann Arbor Police Services, to ensure traffic control and police assistance needs are met. He can be reached at (734) 794-6940, e-mail: lsartori@a2gov.org.
- John Brink, City of Ann Arbor Project Management, to review sidewalk, rights of way and street permit guidelines and processing times. He can be reached at (734) 794-6000 ext. 43642 or e-mail: jbrink@a2gov.org.
Additional film contact resources
- Legal: leases and city location agreements: Mary Fales, City Attorney’s Office, (734) 794-6187, e-mail: mfales@a2gov.org.
- Media and resident communications: Lisa Wondrash, Communications Unit Manager, (734) 794-6152, e-mail: lwondrash@a2gov.org.
- Parks and Recreation Location Rentals: Jessica Black, Parks and Recreation Facility Supervisor, 794-6000, x42502, e-mail: jblack@a2gov.org. A location agreement is required to be executed for filming activities in City parks. This agreement will be provided by the City Attorney's Office.
- Rights of way and sidewalk occupancy permits, Planning and Development Permits Desk, (734) 794-6267, option 5.
- Signs, signals, street barricades and infrastructure: Chuck Fojtik, Field Operations Supervisor, (734) 794-6350, ext. 43332.
- Street closure approval or schedule of special event in Ann Arbor: Jan Barber, Community Services Area, (734) 794-6000, ext. 42199, e-mail: jbarber@a2gov.org.
- Parking meter bagging, onsite street parking, surface lots or parking structure inquiries: Contact Republic Parking General Manager Mark Lyons at (734) 761-7235.