Filming And Photography

Aerial view of Metropolitan Memorial Parks, showcasing vast, serene grounds by the water, honoring life's significant moments.

Filming and Photography

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Capture your next project in one of Metropolitan Memorial Parks’ remarkable locations. From historic architecture and beautiful gardens to serene natural landscapes, our memorial parks offer unique and visually rich settings for film, documentary and photography productions. All commercial filming and photography activities are managed through an application process to ensure these special places continue to be treated with dignity, care and respect.

Memorial parks are often sought-after locations for film, documentary and photography projects due to their diversity of landscapes, architectural features, and heritage value. Metropolitan Memorial Parks’ eight locations offer remarkable and peaceful settings ranging from historic art deco chapels and Victorian monuments to landscaped gardens and bushland.

The following iconic memorial parks are carefully managed to balance their role as places of remembrance with their significance as public spaces. Commercial filming and photography are permitted by application to ensure all activities are conducted respectfully and in accordance with site conditions.

A permit is required for most filming and photography activities at Metropolitan Memorial Parks locations. This helps us ensure all activities are carried out safely, respectfully and without disruption to visitors, services or the natural environment.

Permit requirements:

Casual visitors: Individuals taking photographs or videos for personal use during a visit do not require a permit.
Commercial filming and photography: Any activity undertaken for commercial purposes, including advertising, documentaries, news stories, music videos or film productions, requires a permit.
Student filming and photography: Students undertaking educational projects are also required to apply for a permit.

Locations overview

Coastal setting with landscaped gardens, contemporary memorial spaces and panoramic water views.
Elevated vantage points and sweeping bay outlooks provide strong visual depth and expansive establishing shots.
Two heritage Art Deco chapels offer authentic architectural character and period appeal.
Feature ponds, mature plantings and curated gardens create a variety of atmospheric filming environments.

Historic cemetery landscape with established character and a strong sense of place.
Above-ground crypts add distinctive architectural character and visual interest.
Expansive open green spaces offer flexibility for a wide range of filming requirements.
Formal rows of Canary Island date palms create striking sightlines, symmetry and visual depth.

Integrated bushland setting combines natural landscapes with a tranquil, secluded atmosphere.
Contemporary chapel featuring vaulted ceilings and expansive glass walls that maximise natural light and surrounding views.
Above-ground crypts add distinctive architectural features within the broader landscape.

Late Victorian and Edwardian cemetery landscape offering authentic heritage character and period appeal.
The central carriageway, brick-paved paths and formal layout deliver striking perspectives and natural leading lines for film and photography.
A mix of mature trees, palms and hedges creates a textured, atmospheric backdrop that feels removed from the surrounding inner Sydney environment.

A contemporary memorial park combining modern architecture, landscaped memorial gardens and open green spaces.
Offers a variety of visually distinctive filming locations, including contemporary chapels, mausoleums, crypts and garden settings.
Features a modern open-air pavilion set within tranquil landscaped gardens, providing a versatile backdrop for film, television and photographic productions.

The largest cemetery in the Southern Hemisphere.
Recognised for its heritage, historical significance and distinctive architectural features.
Offers a range of unique filming locations, including Victorian-era gardens, the picturesque Serpentine Canal, landscape features, heritage monuments and the iconic Frazer Mausoleum.

Historic cemetery setting featuring level terrain, distinctive monuments and clear sightlines across the landscape.
A 1936 Catholic chapel with authentic period architecture, heritage detailing and strong visual character.

Known for its heritage Art Deco chapels, offering rich architectural detail and authentic period character.
An expansive rose garden with more than 10,000 roses offers colour, texture and a striking formal landscape setting.
Manicured grounds create polished backdrops, strong sightlines and adaptable filming opportunities.
Bordering national parklands, the site combines curated landscapes with a natural bushland backdrop.