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Proposed Filming and Photography Fee Schedule
Core Guidelines
● Casual Use: Groups of no more than 5 people filming or taking photos with a single handheld device are free and do not
require advance permission.
● Formal and Commercial Photography: Prior approval is required for filming and photography that is commercial or
involves additional equipment, specific locations, non-public hours, and/or require staff assistance. Commercial use
means filming or photographing for the purpose of advertising or creating a product intended for sales or generating
income.
● Time Minimums: Small groups (Tier 1) can book in one-hour blocks. Medium and large groups (Tiers 2 & 3) require a
minimum of two hours.
● Large Student Groups: While space is free for students, crews of 30+ people must pay staff and security support fees.
● Reduced Rates: Lower rates are available for independent filmmakers, content creators, and non-profits. Discounts do
not apply if a commercial business or corporate client is paying for the shoot.
● Branches: Fees have been reduced for branch locations.
● Additional spaces: Fees only cover the main filming locations. If you need additional rooms, rental fees will apply.
Filming Location Fees
Group Size /
Impact
Standard
Commercial
Rate
Non-profits &
Independent
Filmmakers
Academic /
School
Projects
Tier 1
(1–14 people)
Low impact
$250/hr
Main
$75/hr
Main
$0/hour
All locations
$125/hr
Branch
$40/hr
Branch
Tier 2
(15–29
people)
Medium
impact
$400/hr
Main
$120/hr
Main
$0/hour
All locations
$200/hr
Branch
$60/hr
Branch
Tier 3
(30+ people)
High impact
$550/hr
Main
$165/hr
Main
$0/hour
Space Fee
(+ Staffing
Fee)
$275/hr
Branch
$85/hr
Branch
Photography Location Fees
Group Size /
Impact
Standard
Commercial
Rate
Non-profits &
Independent
Photographers
Academic /
School
Projects
Tier 1
(1–14 people)
Low impact
$100/hr
Main
$40/hr
Main
$0/hour
All locations
$50/hr
Branch
$20/hr
Branch
Tier 2
(15–29
people)
Medium
impact
$200/hr
Main
$60/hr
Main
$0/hour
All locations
$100/hr
Branch
$30/hr
Branch
Tier 3
(30+ people)
High impact
$300/hr
Main
$90/hr
Main
$0/hour
Space Fee
(+ Staffing
Fee)
$150/hr
Branch
$45/hr
Branch
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Service Fees
Rates
$50 /hr
$50 /hr
Staffing and security coverage needs are determined by the Library based on total crew size, equipment complexity,
requested access areas, or activities during outside regular library hours.
Liability Insurance Requirements
● Mandatory: A $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy (COI) naming the Salt Lake
City Public Library as an additional insured is required for:
○ Large groups (15+ people)
○ Commercial projects funded by paying corporate clients.
○ If the shoot uses:
● Power cords or heavy lights plugged into walls that stretch across floors.
● Light stands, heavy gear poles, or overhead backdrop frames.
● Large rolling gear carts, trunks, clothing racks, or pop-up dressing tents.
● Waived: Waived for active students and low-impact groups, provided they do not use previously
listed equipment.