Terms and conditions for filming and photography activities

You must have permission from your course tutor.

The activity risk assessment should consider the health and safety impact on day-to-day activities within the filming location e.g. obstructions, trip hazards, overcrowding or affecting emergency procedures i.e. fire detection or emergency escape. General infection control and mitigating measures such as hand hygiene and ventilation are also important considerations.

Please refer to the BFC: Working Safely During COVID-19 in Film and High-end TV Drama Production guidance for additional guidance.

All relevant risk assessments must be signed off prior to filming.

When filming in a shared space you must be aware of other people and activities in and around the space you are using. You must be prepared to prioritise the safety and free flow of other users and this should be included in your risk assessment.

You must continue to comply with current University guidance regarding social distancing and face coverings. herts.ac.uk/coronavirus

You must notify Security once permission has been gained (this is to ensure that Security staff do not stop you filming). Tel: 01707 281010 - internal extension 1010

You must have the permission of any individual whom you film who is not directly involved in the filming (i.e. not your actors, but security staff, other staff or students, etc)

You must not film in any restricted area (for example some labs, exams office, etc).

You must not show (without permission from UH Marcoms) the University logo or any identification that may link UH to the filming (Main Entrance sign, parking signs, building names, etc)

The use of certain props is prohibited, e.g. fake weapons and pyrotechnics. Please contact Estates for a full list

The above list is not exhaustive, but a minimum guide of what is expected.