Yale University
frequently receives requests from the media, television and
film producers and crews, and photographers wishing to use
a location on the Yale campus. Please see the relevant section
below for information on the permission process.
Television,
Film, Video (non-news)
Yale occasionally
grants permission to shoot for television, film, or video
on the Yale campus, provided the filming does not interfere
with the educational mission of the University. Production
companies must work directly with the Office of the Secretary,
and their work is subject to fees.
To request
permission to film on campus, we require that you submit a
complete description of the project, including dates, times,
and locations. See the for complete information; to
view and print this PDF document, is needed. We are happy to consult with
you prior to the submission of a formal request. Please contact
; telephone, 203 432-2313.
Yale
works closely with the .
News
Media
Journalists
may take photographs and video footage on the Yale campus
with advance permission from the ; telephone, 203 432-1345. To shoot inside
any Yale building, photographers must be accompanied by Public
Affairs staff. To shoot interiors, or to arrange an interview
with Yale faculty, staff, or students, please call 203 432-1333.
Yale may
permit photography activity that is safe and does not disrupt the daily
activity of the campus. To request permission to photograph
on campus, please submit a complete description
of the project, including dates, times, and locations. See
the for complete information; to view and print
this PDF document, is needed.
The Yale
campus may be available in limited circumstances for commercial
photography, provided that all requirements of the Film and
Photography Guidelines are met and that the location is not
generally recognizable as part of Yale. Special permission is
required if the location is to be recognizable as Yale.
Product Placement
Yale will
consider requests to use the Yale name and trademarks in a
film, video, photography, or television production. The University requires
the following before evaluating any request:
1. a written
request stating the Yale name, trademark, image, or product
to be used and its specific placement within the production;
2. copies
of all script pages that contain references to the intended
use. The copies should begin at least one page prior to the
reference and continue at least one page after the reference;
3. a synopsis
of the production, including names of producers and directors;
4. if available,
information regarding the projected release date, intended
audiences, and exposure of the entire project.
The University
does not allow the use of a genuine Yale diploma, but will provide
a simulated diploma. For further information, please contact ; telephone, 203 432-2313.
Stock
and Archival Resources
The
Yale campus contains many distinctive buildings and scenes.
A sampling of photographs of the campus and recent events
is available in the Office of Public Affairs’s online
. A large archive of stock slides and photographs
of the campus and faculty is available in print or electronic
form. Stock B-roll footage is also available for license. For further information and permission to use these
images, please contact the ; telephone, 203 432-1333.
Additional resources for photographs include:
Additional television and film resources include:
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