Filming & Photography on Campus

If you are interested in photographing or filming a commercial or documentary project on any of Georgia Southern University’s beautiful campuses in Savannah, Statesboro or Hinesville, please complete the application request form, email it to communications@georgiasouthern.edu and review the following processes and guidelines.

All requests will be evaluated to ensure compatibility with Georgia Southern’s mission and in order to minimize the disruption of university operations.

How to Request Permission

Access to and use of academic and/or athletic venues will be coordinated by University Communications and Marketing, in consultation with university public safety and facility offices. Please note:

• Complete the application request form and email it to communications@georgiasouthern.edu.
• A location request should be made at least 30 days prior to the filming date.
• Scouting visits must be arranged by a Georgia Southern location coordinator.

Georgia Southern University and/or the University System of Georgia State may not be identified without expressed written permission.

Identification is constituted by:

• the inclusion of exterior shots of buildings and statues on any property owned by Georgia Southern or its affiliated foundations
• any shot showing the Georgia Southern name, logo, or identifiable symbols associated with the university
• any building or campus identification graphics, including signs or maps.

General Restrictions

Photo or film production is not permitted near or in:

• Academic classrooms during a class without advance permission of the instructor and all students
• university libraries during midterm and final exams;
• student residence and dining halls;
• university health care facilities.

Property Owned by University-affiliates

Agreements to record or film on property owned by university-affiliated groups, including most fraternities and sororities, must be negotiated directly with the property owners. In these instances, the Georgia Southern name may not be used without expressed written consent.

Safety

Each proposed project is subject to safety rules of and reviews by the state of Georgia. Violation of safety standards set by those offices may result in immediate withdrawal of permission to shoot on university grounds. In certain circumstances, the presence of a university fire inspector may be required during productions. Fees for these services are charged to the production company.

Insurance

The production company will procure and maintain, during the term of the location agreement, comprehensive general liability insurance with a combined single limit of at least $2 million for personal injury or property damage, naming Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on behalf of Georgia Southern University as an additional insured, and will provide Georgia Southern University with a certificate of said insurance. Georgia Southern University Housing Foundation will need to be included as additional insured (and as a released party on any waivers) for filming venues that are part of a university system public-private venture (PPV).

The university retains the right to require additional insurance based on the production size and level.