Thank you very much for your help Dave.
I hear the "Museum-L archives" mentioned a lot. How do I access them?
-Levon.On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 1:30 PM, David Harvey <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Levon - You need to have a filming and photography policy. Most film and television production companies will have a standard location agreement contract that they'll give you. You will simply need to add your policy as an addendum to that.
Among the considerations are extra security and staff time (ALL filming in areas with collections should be monitored by a member of your staff). Your staff member should have control over any and all issues that impact the collections and historic fabric of the site. You also need to restrict the use of gaffer's tape on sensitive architectural surfaces and also the use of fog machines (those usually produce a fine aerosol of oil in the air that gets all over everything - the biggest concern are historic and art objects). And restricting food to designated areas away from collections and exhibits. You need to determine if you can only allow filming on days you are closed or if the filming will necessitate closing on the days you are open.
This has come up before on here so perhaps do a search in the Museum-L archives to look at former postings.
Cheers!
Dave
David Harvey
Senior Conservator and Museum Consultant
Los Angeles CA
On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Levon Williams <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hello.
Our institution was recently used as a on site location for the filming of a television show. Of course we were very excited for the exposure, but unfortunately no contractual agreements were made regarding the use of the space.
Thankfully no major faux-pas took place. However should an opportunity like this arise again, I would like to provide the incoming party with a contract stipulating how the space should be treated during their time on site.
I am wondering, does anyone on the listserv has a copy of a contract/form that speaks to this kind of need that they would be willing to share?
Thanks in advance for any help.
-Levon Williams.
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