Motion Picture / Video / Photography Guidelines
(A.P.F.U. sec 1) It is the policy of California State University Long Beach to allow filming when and where possible, while adhering to this mandate. Therefore, primary consideration will be given to potential resource damage and to anticipated disruption of normal university use. The University establishes the following guidelines as they relate to commercial filming activities on campus.
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
I. FILMING PERMIT REQUIREMENT
A filming permit is required for filming on the campus of California State University Long Beach. The filming permit is coordinated by the Parking & Access Services: Campus Events Services and enforced by the University Police department. Filming permits are issued for commercial filming or photography. Permits are also issued for documentaries that promote University programs, policies, or philosophies. Bona fide news or editorial photography is exempt from permit requirements; however coordination with the Event Services is required for a review of campus impact. The University has a selective process of reviewing filming permits, as the filming criteria must fit within the needs of our academic priorities. Proposed filming under any circumstance may not displace CSULB employees or students.
CSULB STUDENT FILMING
CSULB students are covered by general provisions of the University and are required to obtain filming permission with University Police through their academic department.
II. FILMING COMPANY INFORMATION
The University requires communication with an authorized representative from your company. This person must be able to make decisions for your company and will be held accountable for compliance with University requirements stated within these guidelines and on the filming permit. For contractual purposes, the University cannot change the primary contact person(s) after an application has been filed with the University. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in denial of a filming permit application. Filming applicants are required to provide current and validated information about the company and the filming project as requested by the University. Failure to do so may result in application denial or automatic cancellation of a filming permit.
III. FILMING PROCESS AND TIMELINE
Anyone planning to film commercially in any area of the University will need to obtain a filming permit from the University. Information on filming permits may be obtained at any time. A scouting pass is also required to scout the campus. Due to a high demand, scouting visits are scheduled on available Wednesdays only. Film permit requests must be made at least six weeks before the first date of arrival on campus for the filming project. Requests not meeting the minimum time requirement may be considered if no other activities are scheduled, no permanent impact to resources is anticipated, and staff are available to prepare and monitor the permit. Requesting parties should not expect that permit applications outside the 6 week minimum time would be approved. A signed copy of the Statement of intent and Appendix A B, the California Filming Commission Application Appendix C, a copy of the Insurance certificate and endorsement page, payment, and the Script must be on file with the University during that time. Inclusions for the required review by the State Fire Marshall (Section VIII) is outlined in this timeline recommendation. The University will review your application, conduct a Pre-Permit Conference within the first week and conduct a walk-through if necessary at that time. By the third week we will complete coordination for facility usage and required support services. By the 6th week, the University will process a filming permit for approval. You will be notified upon approval by the 6th week of the filming permit process.