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Motion Picture / Video / Photography Guidelines

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UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

IV. SCRIPT REVIEW and PROHIBITED SCREEN ELEMENTS

A copy of the final script or storyboard must be submitted for University and State Fire Marshall review. Review approval from both agencies must be granted prior to signing of the contract. Any script changes or additions (including title change) must be brought to the attention of the Events Office once approval has been granted. Nudity and pornographic filming is prohibited on campus. Profanity is also discouraged if script takes place in an open area and/or in close proximity to the nearest instruction facility or office.

Guidelines concerning special effects involving pyrotechnics are reviewed closely. Simulated car chases or scenes involving gunfire are also elements that take highest priority during the script review period.

V. LOCATIONS

Authority to film in specific locations does not allow the permittee to restrict the university community from any location, unless exclusive arrangements are made. Specific venues may not be available for filming and photography. The University has delegated certain separate authority for the management of certain facilities and its appropriate contact person for the venue. These venues have similar but separate operation protocols from the University in general. Check with our office for the most current list of University property available for filming. Filming is normally not permitted at or around:

  • Building signage and familiar landmarks
  • Administrative Offices
  • Undeveloped acreage
  • Anywhere during the first two weeks of school and during the weeks of final examinations.
  • Any areas that adversely impact safety and access.
  • A highly impacted period of time for the University.
  • Computer and science laboratories (require approval of the respective Colleges)

VI. PRE-PERMIT CONFERENCE

A meeting is required with the Event Office and potential permittee once the required documentation (Statement of intent and Appendix A, B & C) and facility use non-refundable deposit of $250.00 is on file with the University. This meeting will involve an in depth review of the filming project