The New York Public Library has been a featured setting in many of Hollywood's most famous productions and is a sought after locale for fashion and editorial photography shoots.



Fees upon request

• Select Movies and Television Shows Filmed at The New York Public Library
• Film and Photography Photo Gallery
• Photographic Services and Permissions
• Picture Collection
• NYPL Digital Gallery

All filming and photography requests must be submitted in writing at least 2-3 weeks prior to filming. Please submit to spev@nypl.org. The NYPL reserves the right to decline involvement and to approve any scene in which the library is featured. Any project not submitted in writing will NOT be considered.

Letter of Intent
A Letter of Intent must be submitted 2-3 weeks prior to filming. The Letter of Intent must include:

• A synopsis of the film/commercial/TV show/photography shoot.
• A complete breakdown of all shoot specifics, including number of crew members, exact times, requested locations, and equipment to be used.
• For commercial photography, information on the product, client and storyboard of shoot is required.
• For film and television shoots where the Library is featured as itself the NYPL requires a copy of script pages or storyboard of the scene to be shot at NYPL.
• Any other requests (additional space locations for crew) must be listed in the letter of intent.
• A diagram/map documenting the details of the shoot must be included.

Restrictions

• The Edward Clark Potter Lions are registered marks of The New York Public Library. Published with permission. All rights reserved. Licensing agreements and fees apply.
• No equipment, crew, actors or other materials or damaging elements will be placed or used upon the trademarked Edward Clark Potter Lions in any way.
• No location shoot can endanger the building(s) or interfere with public service. Shoots taking place in a public area of the Library must take place when the Library is closed to the public.
• All facilities guidelines must be read, signed and followed.
• All shoots are subject to Library approval based on letter of intent, script pages and storyboard. The Library has the right to refuse any project.
• Any filming on the front steps of the 42nd Street NYPL also requires permission from Bryant Park. Fees apply. Please visit www.bryantpark.org for assistance.
• Filming on the sidewalks around the 42nd Street NYPL requires permits from the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater & Broadcasting. Please visit www.nyc.gov for information.

Contracts, insurance and other requirements apply.