Fort Worth corporate video guide
Top Fort Worth Corporate Video Locations and Shoot Ideas
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Looking for Fort Worth corporate video locations? The right location does half the work. Here are 5 top spots for corporate shoots, with shoot ideas for each, who to ask for permission, what it costs and what to watch out for. When you are ready to hire, find a Fort Worth camera crew on ProductionHelp or post your job for free.
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Fort Worth film permit basics
- Who: Fort Worth Film Commission. Contact them before you apply: jessicachristopherson@fortworth.com, 817-698-7842.
- Cost and timing: The Film Commission application is free. Send it at least 2 business days ahead for commercials and similar shoots.
- Streets: Restricting or closing a street or sidewalk needs a city permit, with a synopsis, insurance certificate, site plan and traffic control plan. Fees vary, so confirm with the city.
- Neighbors: Shoots that need a city permit must notify property owners within one block, in English and Spanish, three weeks ahead.
- Districts: Sundance Square and the Stockyards have their own permits and fees.
Source: Fort Worth Film Commission, Filming Guidelines (PDF)
| Location | Corporate video ideas |
|---|---|
| Sundance Square | Executive walk-and-talks, hospitality and retail stories, downtown B-roll |
| Fort Worth Stockyards | Brand anthem films, Texas heritage stories, hospitality and tourism spots |
| Fort Worth Water Gardens | Bold brand film shots, architecture and design stories, product launch content |
| Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Wellness and benefits videos, healthcare stories, calm outdoor interviews |
| Your own office or a rented studio | Executive interviews, customer testimonials, training and onboarding videos |
1Sundance Square
Sundance Square is the heart of downtown Fort Worth, with a central plaza, restored brick buildings and restaurants. It gives you a polished, walkable downtown look.
Corporate video ideas: Executive walk-and-talks, hospitality and retail stories, downtown B-roll
Filming notes
- Permit
- Sundance Square is private property, so all photo and video shoots, including drone footage, need advance permission through its request form.
- Where
- Only Sundance Plaza, Sundance Courtyard and the alley in front of Scat Jazz Lounge. No shooting inside the Pavilion, office buildings or parking garages.
- Rules
- No live or recorded music and no props. Do not block plaza audiences or foot traffic.
- Lead time
- At least a week ahead is preferred, but the form says to complete it 60 days before your date. Ask early.
2Fort Worth Stockyards
The Stockyards National Historic District has brick streets, Western storefronts and cattle pens. Nothing says Fort Worth faster, which makes it a strong pick for brand films.
Corporate video ideas: Brand anthem films, Texas heritage stories, hospitality and tourism spots
Filming notes
- Permit
- Fort Worth Heritage Development charges for commercial shoots on its property, including Mule Alley, the Livestock Exchange Building and the Cowtown Coliseum exterior. Contact Dena Newell, dnewell@stockyardsheritage.com, 817-710-7357.
- Cost
- Commercial video is $5,000 for a full day (up to 8 hours) or $2,500 for a half day (up to 4 hours). Overtime is $600 an hour. Commercial stills are $500 an hour.
- Lead time
- Submit applications 10 business days before your shoot.
- Watch out
- Hotel Drover and the Coliseum interior are not covered.
Source: Fort Worth Stockyards, Filming and Photography Application (PDF)
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The Water Gardens is a 5.4-acre city park at the south end of downtown, with terraced pools and cascading water. Movie scenes and music videos have been shot here.
Corporate video ideas: Bold brand film shots, architecture and design stories, product launch content
Filming notes
- Permit
- Commercial use of a city park needs written city approval. The Film Commission can point you to the right permit.
- Cost
- Commercial rentals start at $300 for a half day or $600 for a full day per area, for under 100 people, plus a $75 deposit. Electricity is $40.
- Booking
- Reserve through the city’s ActiveNet site at least 2 weeks ahead for private use.
- Rules
- Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. No swimming or wading.
Source: City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Water Gardens; City of Fort Worth, Water Gardens Rental Fees; Fort Worth Film Commission, Filming Guidelines (PDF)
4Fort Worth Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden gives you shaded paths, ponds and formal gardens a few minutes west of downtown. It suits healthcare, wellness and calm interview content.
Corporate video ideas: Wellness and benefits videos, healthcare stories, calm outdoor interviews
Filming notes
- Permit
- Commercial photography, including content for company websites and social media, needs management approval: admissions@fwbg.org.
- Cost
- $2,500 per day (eight hours).
- Rules
- No professional photography in the Rainforest Conservatory, and no sessions before or after normal hours.
- Drones
- Not allowed.
5Your own office or a rented studio
For interviews, testimonials and training videos, your own space is often the best location. It shows the real company, and you control the light, the sound and the schedule.
Corporate video ideas: Executive interviews, customer testimonials, training and onboarding videos
Filming notes
- Permit
- The Film Commission’s guidelines cover private property only when a shoot affects neighboring property. Get the owner’s or building manager’s OK.
- Tip
- Ask building management about loading zones, freight elevator times and quiet hours before the shoot day.
Source: Fort Worth Film Commission, Filming Guidelines (PDF)
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Do I need a permit for Fort Worth corporate video locations?
Start with the Fort Worth Film Commission, whose application is free. You need a city permit if you restrict a street or sidewalk, and places like Sundance Square and the Stockyards have their own permits.
How much does it cost to film at the Fort Worth Stockyards?
Commercial video is $5,000 for a full day or $2,500 for a half day on Fort Worth Heritage Development property.
Can we shoot a corporate video at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden?
Yes, with management approval. Commercial photography, including company website and social media content, is $2,500 a day.
How do we find a Fort Worth crew for a corporate video?
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Sources
Checked October 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with each venue before you book.
- Fort Worth Film Commission, Filming Guidelines (PDF)
- Visit Fort Worth, Film Permits
- Sundance Square, Film and Photography Request
- Fort Worth Stockyards, Filming and Photography Application (PDF)
- City of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Water Gardens
- City of Fort Worth, Water Gardens Rental Fees
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Photography