What we mean by “ventousage”
In French production slang, ventousage means reserving and neutralizing public parking with a legal basis so your camera angles stay clean and your trucks can park exactly where the shoot needs them. We turn a normal street into a controlled production zone that matches your blocking, not the random pattern of parked cars.
What we handle
- Choosing the right stretch of street for your trucks, cast and tech vehicles
- Preparing and, if needed, filing AOT / filming permits
- Installing temporary no‑parking signs and cones
- Resident notifications and photo proof of posting
- On‑site crew to “hold” the spaces before your arrival
Why it matters
- Guarantees clean camera angles without random parked cars
- Secures bays for trucks, generators, make‑up, catering
- Reduces last‑minute stress with neighbours and authorities
- Keeps your shooting schedule and budget under control
How a typical parking neutralization works
- Brief — you share dates, locations, truck needs and key camera angles.
- Site check — we walk the street, confirm feasibility and perimeter.
- Permits & administration — we prepare and, if requested, file the AOT with the city.
- Resident notice — compliant notifications posted 48–72h before, with photo proof.
- Installation — temporary signs, cones and perimeter marking on the day.
- On‑site crew — ventouseurs hold the spaces until your trucks arrive.
- Strike & proof — removal of all signage and photo proof for your files.
Where and how fast we can work
Paris & Île‑de‑France
Typically 24–48 hours for standard perimeters, depending on the city rules and permit situation. We know the rhythm of Paris, inner suburbs and film‑friendly areas.
Major cities in France
Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lille, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulouse, etc. — usually 48–72 hours depending on local regulations and permit timing.
Urgent requests
For last‑minute shoots, we can propose realistic emergency options based on what is legally and operationally possible with local authorities.
Combine parking with security and convoy
Many productions combine parking neutralization with our other services: on‑set security, guarding of technical vehicles, and convoy between city locations. We can bundle these in a single contact point so you don’t have to manage multiple vendors.
More details (FR): ventousage overview — on‑set security — convoy vehicles & sets.
Need to secure parking for a shoot in France?
Send us your dates, locations and type of production. We’ll get back within 24 hours with a first assessment and next steps.