Information for Professional Photographers, Filmmakers and Videographers

A filmmaker shooting footage from the entrance patio

We are pleased that you have chosen to visit our museum to photographically document Sonoran Desert plants and animals. We will make every effort to cooperate with your production based upon the following information, our available resources and the mission of the Desert Museum.

Personal photography and filming on Desert Museum grounds is always permitted for non-commercial use. Professional photographers and filmmakers must obtain written permission before any production commences and may be subject to fees. Production must be scheduled in a manner that will not interfere with normal Museum operations. Written permission must be obtained from the Desert Museum to publish any images taken on Museum grounds.

In order to assist our efforts to comply with your request, please complete the worksheet below. You will be contacted by a Museum representative to coordinate and schedule production.

Company/Affiliation
Name of Company Representative
Email
Address
Telephone Fax:
Requested Date(s)
For-profit (commercial)
Non-profit
If non-profit, what is the mission of the organization?
Description of production (publication, film, etc.)
Purpose of production
Intended audience of production
Will the Desert Museum be promoted in the production? Yes No
If Yes, please describe how:
Anticipated date of release of production
Requested location(s) and subject(s)
Number of people you will bring onto grounds
Number of vehicles you will bring to the Museum
Do you require any assistance from curators or other staff? Please note that special assistance requires advance notice, may not be workable, and requires fees payable to the Desert Museum
Yes No
If Yes, please describe :
Do you request special access to any Museum facilities or animals? Please note that special access requires advance notice, may not be workable, and requires fees payable to the Desert Museum
Yes No
If Yes, please describe :
Do you need any support services (i.e. electrical outlets, telephone connections, removal of glass from exhibits, etc.)? Please note that special support services require advance notice, may not be workable, and requires fees payable to the Desert Museum
Yes No
If Yes, please describe :
Will there be any need to restrict visitor access during your production activities? Please note that restricting visitor access may not be possible.
Yes No
If Yes, please describe :
The Desert Museum requires minimum liability coverage in the amount of one million dollars. Please provide name of insurer and type of coverage

Please Note: The Desert Museum is in the flight path of three airports; overhead noise can cause delays. Please plan for this if your project involves sound.

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