On 21 and 22/10/2021 , a European Summit of the Heads of state and Government of the European Union will be held in Brussels in the buildings of the Council of the European Union, at the Rue de la Loi. A safety zone will be set up. Only authorized persons can enter this zone on foot.

Info : https://www.brussels.be/european-summit

"Re-open EU": a new web platform for the safe recovery of travel and tourism throughout Europe. It will provide real-time information on means of transport and tourist services available in the Member States, as well as practical information on travel restrictions, public health and safety measures. Aimed primarily at tourists, it can also help you to plan your professional trips safely.

To help you restart shootings during Covid-19, screen.brussels provides printable posters to make the various adjustments on-set easier: general info, masks, hand washing, etc. Don't forget to write down the contact details of your internal "Covid manager"!

Available in EN- NL-FR.

Several projects planned for 2020 concern recurring filmlocations.

Info : https://screen.brussels/fr/node/12956/en

Cartographic tools can provide valuable information for your locationscout.

Where to find what information: Communal border, Regional roads, public transport ...

More info : https://screen.brussels/en/film-commission/cartographic-tools

Specific rules apply to non-European performing artists coming to work in Belgium.
Depending on the case, a permit may or may not be required.

More info on the website of the Brussels Regional Public Service:
http://werk-economie-emploi.brussels/en/permit-performing-artist

Since January 1st 2018, in order to improve air quality and therefore public health, the use of the most polluting vehicles is prohibited in the Brussels LEZ. The regulation affects cars, vans ≤ 3.5 tonnes, and buses and coaches, whether registered in Belgium or abroad.

Affected vehicles : https://www.lez.brussels/en/content/affected-vehicles

Exemptions:

• Automatic exemptions or exemptions upon request : https://www.lez.brussels/en/content/exemptions
• Day pass (max. 8 days/ year/ vehicle) : https://www.lez.brussels/en/content/daypass

Filming with a drone requires authorization from the DGTA and that of the municipalities concerned, which are competent to authorize take-off, landing and shooting in the public space.

In practice :
1. Obtain an agreement from DGTA, Directorate General of Air Traffic (SPF mobility).
2. Obtain the authorization of the administrative authority of the city / town.

MORE INFO

Attention !
From September 2018, the 30km/h limit becomes the rule throughout the municipality of Schaerbeek. Some major roads are however maintained at 50 km / h.
More information on their website https://www.schaerbeek.be/fr/cadre-de-vie-environnement/mobilite-stationnement/securite-routiere/zones-30/en-pratique

Three platforms we have found to help you find new locations.

One house stand

A database listing exceptional places available for rent: apartments, lofts, villas, rooms for events... The "shooting" category is devoted to places available for filming.
Contact : +32 (0)2 808 27 44 or www.onehousestand.com

Pop this place

If you are looking for an empty commercial space, you may find it here, as well as private housing.
Contact them by phone: +32 (0)2 880 40 81 or e-mail : hello@popthisplace.com

Spacehuntr
An international database with over 200 venues and places in Brussels.
Contact : https://spacehuntr.com/venues/brussels

If you know of others, give us a shout!