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Process & Sample Location Agreement
In order to film on campus, approval must be granted by the Vice 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. Click on link for sample Agreement
Sample Agreement
2. Allow 3 business days for initial review. During this time, the Events Coordinator will:a. Check availability for the space and dates requested
b. Review the film synopsis; and present request to the Vice Rector. If the Vice Rector is okay with the synopsis the Vice Rector and the Archdiocesan Director of Communications must review the entire script of the episode. No exceptions.
c. Ensure film production will not disrupt classes, liturgical services, or other scheduled functions.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.