Location filming and photography

If your organization is interested in filming at UCSC, please download and fill out the request form in the sidebar. The following provides standard rates and procedures for filming on the UC Santa Cruz campus.

Filming fees:

(set and collected by Communications and Marketing in the University Advancement Division)

  • Full day: $3,000
  • Half day: $1,500

Additional expenses:

  • University police supervision: at the local approved rate for officer and sergeant.
  • University site supervision: $50 per hour
  • Parking fees at $10 per day per vehicle
  • Any additional site preparation or restoration work performed by university staff deemed necessary: actual cost.

Insurance:

Script approval:

  • The Associate Vice Chancellor of Communications has been granted authority to approve the script or content of the material to be filmed on campus prior to filming.

Photography, motion picture and television agreement:

  • The UC Santa Cruz photography, motion picture and television agreement must be completed and signed by all parties prior to the time of filming commences.

Have questions? Need clarification? Reach out.

Carolyn Lagattuta Communications & Marketing Exec. Assistant and Staff Photographer 

Release forms

Obtain written permission of any people shown in any photographs (using the forms below):

Additional resources


Location shoot service request form

Insurance Requirements

Last modified: Jul 15, 2025