Novi Film Office

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"Speaking for myself, I will not only consider the City of Novi in the future for film shoots, but will also inform the metro Detroit film community of what a great experience shooting in Novi can be."
                                                                                   
- David Rumble, Location Manager
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Welcome to the City of Novi. Ranked 48th out of the top 100 places (from among the 716 cities with populations between 50,000 and 300,000) to live across the United States by Money magazine, the City of Novi is one of the premier locations to film in the United States. Home to picturesque parks, beautiful and safe neighborhoods, first-rate retail areas and some of the nation's most cutting edge industries and corporations, Novi has it all!

The City of Novi is film friendly, with special ordinances and a streamlined permit process that ensures all your needs are met. On investnovi.org/film, you will find downloadable versions of our permit application, our ordinance, and links to helpful resources, contact information, fees and guidelines. Also available are links to helpful resources, contact information and more!

If you are interested in filming in our community, please contact Economic Development Manager Ara Topouzian or Assistant City Manager Pam Antil at 248-347-0445. They will be able to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about filming in Novi.

Ara Topouzian, Economic Development Manager
Ara Topouzian, Economic Development Manager
45175 West 10 Mile Road
Novi, Michigan  48375
248-347-0583
Email

Pamela Antil, Assistant City Manager
45175 West 10 Mile Road
Novi, Michigan  48375
248-347-0445
Email

 Film Permit Package (Application, Hold Harmless Agreement, Fees/Guidelines)
 Film Permit Ordinance

 

 

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Testimonials
Logo - The Art InstituteThe Art Institute of Michigan
Novi was our first location choice to open our new college campus because of the positive business environment, vibrant diverse and growing community, and overall access to a multitude of other communities within SE Michigan.
     -- Ted Blashak, President,
        The Art Institute of Michigan

Logo - Toyota BoshokuToyota Boshoku
Toyota Boshoku America is proud to have recently invested more than $10 million in Novi and bringing many more high-paying research & development jobs. Novi leaders respond quickly to our team at Toyota Boshoku America and provide a true center for partnerships and collaboration that make us proud to be part of the fabric of the great state of Michigan.
     -- Warner Allen,
        Toyota Boshoku America

Logo - ITCITC Transmission Corporation
I would tell anyone if you're locating an office and you get the chance to meet the people from Novi and you get to do business here, you're going to stay.
     -- Joe Welch, President and CEO,
        ITC Transmission Corp.

Logo - General FiltersGeneral Filters
In terms of shopping and restaurants and the things people look for in a community, Novi is really second to none. The housing is beautiful, the school district is known for being exceptional… so in terms of people not familiar with the area, moving to Novi would be one of the best choices they could make.
     -- John Redner, Owner,
        General Filters

Logo - Walsh CollegeWalsh College
We have been here now about 15 years and I have to tell you the business, the civic, and the educational opportunities here are phenomenal. We have never seen such a tight network of cooperation between government, education, and business as we do here.
     -- Stephanie Bergeron, President,
        Walsh College

Logo - RyderRyder Systems, Inc.
I think Novi showed the most interest, the most initiative, the most desire to have us locate here. The City was one of the keys to our success.
     -- Tom Jones, Senior Vice President,
        Ryder System, Inc.