Filming

In order to film on campus, approval must be granted by the Rector and Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of New York. To request permission to film, review the request process and submit an application.  No requests will be considered without a completed application.  

1.  Complete the form for Film Production Companies (Form is not available yet/thank you).
    3.  Once preliminary approval has been granted, set up a day/time for a walk through with your 
     locations scout, crew, and the seminary's Director of buildings/Grounds and Events Coordinator.

4.  Complete walk through and review all the requirements ranging from the placement equipment
     and vehicles, load-in/out of equipment, and cabling/electrical requirements. Set dressing, special
     effects, large equipment, generators, power requirements, etc. must be fully disclosed at this
     meeting.

5.  No permission to use the campus should be inferred until each of these steps has been completed
     and you receive written notice of request approval. 

6.  When shooting on the campus, a $ ____ million insurance certificate is required; St. Joseph's
     Seminary, Archdiocese of New York, and Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan are to be named as an
     additional insured for the day(s) of the shoot. 

7.  Additionally, proof of worker’s compensation insurance, automobile liability insurance, and all risk
     property damage insurance must be provided at least 5 days before the first set-up day. 

8.  A request will be finalized when a contract has been signed. The production company must
     provide St. Joseph Seminary with a check for the full amount of the location fee and a signed
    contract, containing a hold-harmless clause, at least 5 days before set-up begins.