Filming on The University of Alabama Campus
The University of Alabama campus may be used for filming and commercial photography only with prior approval and on a limited basis. All filming must support the University’s mission and may not disrupt daily operations, jeopardize safety or compromise privacy or the UA brand.
The Division of Strategic Communications oversees all filming activity on University-owned property and coordinates approvals with campus partners as needed. Filming or photography conducted without approval is not permitted and may be required to stop immediately.
Approval Required
All individuals and organizations, UA affiliated or not, must follow the established filming procedures before any filming begins. Approval may require one or more of the following:
- Filming Request approval
- Location Agreement
- Grounds Use Permit
- Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registration
Select the category that applies to your request:
Faculty, staff or students filming for UA purposes
Student organizations recognized by the University
External individuals or organizations
Why These Procedures Exist
These requirements allow the University to:
- Coordinate activity across campus
- Manage safety, security and logistics
- Protect the privacy of students, faculty, staff and visitors
- Ensure all content is appropriate, approved and reflective of the UA brand
Failure to follow these procedures may result in filming being halted or future requests being denied.
Exceptions
Working Media
Credentialed news media covering stories for publication or broadcast do not need advance approval. Media producing special projects (e.g., documentaries or promotional content) must follow the filming approval process. Drone use always requires approval.
UA Athletic Venues
All filming inside UA athletic venues must be coordinated with Athletics Communications at onsitefilming@ia.ua.edu.