Filming and Photography on Campus

Fordham University offers a range of interior and exterior locations across its Rose Hill, Lincoln Center, and Westchester campuses. We support feature films, television series, documentaries, commercials, and still photography. All commercial filming and photography requires advance approval.

The following productions have utilized Fordham locations and/or campus facilities for filming and production support:

• A Beautiful Mind
• Dexter
• IShowSpeed - Tom Brady Episode
• Law & Order
• Madame Secretary
• Not Suitable for Work
• The Marvelous Ms. Maisel
• The Night Agent
• The Tonight Show
• Your Friends and Neighbors
• Zero Day

View a sample of filming locations

Filming and Photography Process

All productions must follow the steps below. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to campus availability and academic priorities.

1. Schedule a Scout
All productions must first arrange a campus scout to review proposed locations, access points, and general logistics. Scouts are coordinated through Conference Services and must take place prior to submitting a filming application.

2. Submit Filming Request
Following the scout, productions must submit a formal filming request via the Fordham filming application. Requests should include proposed date(s), start and end times, description of activities, equipment list, crew size, and any anticipated campus support needs.

A minimum two-week advance notice and processing fee are required. Incomplete requests will not be reviewed.

3. Review and Approvals
Requests are reviewed by University Administration and relevant campus stakeholders. Approvals are contingent on academic schedules, campus operations, and safety considerations. Locations are not confirmed until written approval is issued.

4. Insurance, Contract and Invoice
Once approved, productions must provide the required Certificate of Insurance, execute a filming agreement, and remit payment prior to filming.

Insurance Requirements

All productions must carry general liability insurance naming Fordham University as Additional Insured. Minimum coverage requirements are as follows:

• Feature Film / Television: $6 million
• Documentary: $3 million
• Still Photography: $1 million

Additional coverage may be required depending on production scope.

Campus Use as Production Support Space

In addition to on-camera locations, Fordham University can accommodate productions seeking off-camera support. Available uses may include: Holding and catering, Basecamp and crew parking (The Bronx, West Harrison, & Aramonk), Green rooms / talent holding, Production offices, Equipment staging and storage.

• Holding and catering
• Basecamp and crew parking (where feasible)
• Green rooms / talent holding
• Production offices
• Equipment staging and storage

Support space requests are subject to campus availability and academic schedules and require advance approval. Fees, insurance, and contractual requirements apply regardless of whether filming occurs on campus.

Productions interested in utilizing Fordham as a support location should arrange a scout and submit a request outlining the intended use, dates, and space requirements.