If your performance comes into one of the categories of performances that are protected, your permission will usually be needed before your performance can be filmed.

The filmmaker may be able to film you without your consent if he or she can rely on an exception, such as reporting news or “criticism or review”. As a practical matter, however, this is generally only an issue where you are performing in the street or otherwise in public areas. In venues such as theatres and concert premises, entry to performances is often subject to restrictions on filming which override the ability of the filmmaker to rely on the exceptions in the Copyright Act. If you are concerned about people recording or filming your performance in such venues, talk to the operators of the event or the venue management.