FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
A. Permit Requirements
A permit is not required when:
1. the filming or photography is for personal use and it occurs within normal visitation and hours;
2. the filming or photography relates to news media coverage
A permit is required when:
1. the filming or photography is commercial in nature and/or includes the use of models, props or sets,which are not part of the location's natural landscape, which also includes obtaining a release from members of the general public;
2. the filming or photography requires entry into areas restricted from normal visitation;
3. the filming or photography requires access to park locations outside of normal visitation hours.
B. Other Considerations
- The NPS will not sign a location release.
- The NPS can request a credit line.
- The NPS will not censor the content of a filming project, nor require a finished product. However, the NPS may review a storyboard or other material offered by the applicant to determine:
1. whether a credit line is appropriate; or
2. whether active NPS assistance and authorization of use of the arrowhead symbol is appropriate.
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The following criteria may justify the denial/rejection of a permit:
1. resource impairment or damage,
2. disruption of visitor use or normal park operations,
3. requested use is within closed areas,
4. management requirements,
5. inability to obtain insurance and/or bonding,
6. illegal portrayals (defacing monuments), and 7. failure to agree to pay assessed cost recovery.
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Fees associated with filming and photography permits are determined in the same manner as fees for other permits,with the exception of land/facility use fees. Filming and Photography land/facility (also called location) fees are established in accordance with P.L. 106-206 and are listed below. The Filming and Photography location fees provided are applicable to all NPS sites.
Motion Picture/Video Filming
1-2 people, (camera & tripod only)
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$0.00 per day |
1-10 people |
$150.00 per day |
11-30 people |
$250.00 per day |
31-49 people |
$500.00 per day
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50 or more people |
$750.00 per day |
Commercial Still Photography
1-10 people
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$50.00 per day |
11-30 people |
$150.00 per day
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31 or more people |
$250.00 per day |