Duquesne University Filming/Photography Policy

Throughout the year, faculty and staff receive outside requests to film or take photos on Duquesne’s campus. Please note that all external requests for non-news photography and videography on campus must be arranged through and approved by the Office of Marketing and Communications in writing in advance of any production.
This includes—but is not limited to—requests from external production firms, photographers, filmmakers, documentary producers, videographers and digital media firms, among others.

Any individual, organization or vendor interested in photographing or filming on campus (other than by Duquesne students for coursework for a Duquesne University class or student media projects done by Duquesne students) is first required to provide the following information to the Office of Marketing and Communications for consideration:

• A completed Campus Filming Inquiry Form detailing the proposed project (i.e. movie, TV show, interview for a documentary, etc.)
• Proof of insurance.

If a project is approved, a signed copy of the Duquesne University location agreement and additional documents (if necessary) must then be submitted to the Office of Marketing and Communications.

All requests that are reviewed by the Office of Marketing and Communications and determined to be possible appropriate projects will undergo a review by Risk Management and Legal Affairs, and other administrative units depending upon the nature of the request.

The review and approval process for filming/photography requests can take up to 30 days, depending on the project scope. Approval is not guaranteed.

Requests to film or take photographs on campus for the purposes of creating advertisements, testimonials or other marketing materials in order to sell a commercial product, service or entity, or in support of a political campaign or political viewpoints will not be granted.

Contact the Office of Marketing and Communications about film/photography requests by calling 412.396.6050.