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Filming on Campus Policies & Guidelines

Filming Guidelines for Students, News Media & Commercial Enterprises

For News Media and Commercial Enterprises

Members of the working news media must contact the Office of Marketing and Communications at 212.772.4000. Please direct commercial filming requests to the Campus Reservations Office at 212.772.4000 (Location Agreement).

Policy on Filming and Media on Campus

Film (including television and video) production on campus is allowed with the permission of the Office of Marketing and Communications. You must request and receive permission and submit an application before receiving approval to film on campus. In addition, you’ll need permission from the faculty member to film inside a classroom. Hunter College is committed to ensuring that students, faculty, and staff may operate without disruptions. Hunter’s filming policies and procedures aim to protect the privacy of our students, staff, and faculty at the College and ensure that daily activities are conducted without disruption.

Privacy

As part of these guidelines, Hunter College’s students, faculty, and staff reserve the right to decline to be photographed, filmed, or interviewed. You must respect the rights of the Hunter and CUNY community members. Individuals filming and photographing on campus shall obtain all necessary consent before filming or photographing members of the College community. Contact the Office of Compliance and Legal Affairs at [phone number needed] if a consent form is required.

Safety and Security

The CUNY Policy Regarding Use of College Facilities prohibits the use of College facilities in a manner that obstructs or disrupts College operations. Hunter and CUNY students, faculty, and staff members reserve the right of freedom of movement on campus. Moreover, CUNY policies require that persons or property not be exposed to safety hazards or activities that risk injury. It is unlawful to conduct activities that violate these guidelines. Consequently, in its sole determination, the College may prohibit filming in a particular location for these reasons.

Filming on Campus Rates & Fees

Motion Picture & Television

Approval from The Office of Marketing and Communications is Required
$799
$ 699
00
Per Hour
  • Additional Costs May Include
  • Location Fee and/or Room Rentals
  • Security and/or Custodial Services
  • Electrician and/or AV Services
  • Event Liason
Promotion

Still Photography

Approval from The Office of Marketing and Communications is Required
$599
$ 499 Per Hour
  • Additional Costs May Include
  • Location Fee and/or Room Rentals
  • Electrician and/or AV Services
  • Event Liason
Promotion

Filming and Photography on campus for commercial purposes

Filming on Campus Application for Students

Hunter College Satellite Facilities

Students who wish to film on campus in connection with their academic coursework (except for journalism coursework) require the following:

  • In case you want to obtain an archival record of the activities of a registered student, the College club, or an organization, contact the Office of Marketing and Communications at 212.772.4000;
  • Complete an application (Student application) and include Faculty approval for coursework or class-related projects. You must obtain the student’s Advisor’s consent for student academic projects;
  • Students who wish to film, record sound, or photograph at news events on campus as part of journalism coursework or as staff of Pandora’s Box or other College or student media are not required to complete an application. However, consistent with the College’s policy regarding registration of members of the working news media, journalism faculty, and the faculty advisors of Pandora’s Box and other College or student media will provide the Office of Marketing and Communications with the names of student journalists.;
  • Students who wish to film or photograph on campus for other purposes, including projects intended for commercial distribution, must follow the procedures for commercial filming requests. This requirement does not apply to students using cameras, phones, tablet computers, and similar small, handheld devices to take pictures or shoot a video for personal, non-commercial purposes. However, while such non-commercial filming or photography does not violate this policy, it may be inconsistent with the law, depending on the circumstances and the images used.

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Getting Started

To request a reservation, please complete the following online form. Once the form is submitted, a Hunter Rental Hub Team member will review your request within two business days. If we have any more questions, a team member will reach out to you via email.

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