Professional Filming - Faculty of Education, Montpellier

A news report? A photo shoot? An audiovisual production?

The Faculty of Education at the University of Montpellier is opening its facilities to professionals in the fields of audiovisual media, photography, and the media.

Formerly a boys' teacher training college, it offers a variety of settings ideal for filming news reports, documentaries, series, short films, corporate videos, or photo shoots.

Classrooms, lecture halls, collaborative spaces, libraries, courtyards, green spaces, and more contemporary buildings are all environments that can meet the needs of audiovisual productions.

The architectural and functional diversity of our campuses allows us to recreate a variety of environments related toteaching, training, research, student life, andeducational innovation. They also enable us to design spaces for a wide range of uses: dance studios, exhibition spaces, radio studios, basements, and more.

Why choose the School of Education?

Immersive University Settings

Authentic and easily accessible university settings.

Versatile and Adaptable Spaces

A wide variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Blending heritage and modernity

Lecture halls, classrooms, and collaborative spaces—both historic and contemporary.

Specialized Support

Dedicated support for audiovisual projects.

HOW DO I ARRANGE TO FILM ON CAMPUS?

To organize a film shoot on our premises, there are a few steps to follow. Any filming, regardless of its scope, requires a prior authorization agreement.

To help us process your request more efficiently, we ask that you plan ahead: we recommend allowing at least two business days for media-related film shoots, and up to two months for larger-scale audiovisual productions.

Access to these spaces is subject to availability, as the Faculty’s educational activities take priority.

1. Apply online

Please fill out the form below, making sure to include the estimated filming dates and desired locations. Be sure to attach proof of insurance (liability) that is valid for the duration of the shoot.

2. Review of Your Application

Our team reviews your request based on your project and the availability of spaces. We make preliminary reservations whenever possible.

3. Authorization from the Presidency and Management

Our team submits your project to the University President and the Dean of the Faculty, who provide final approval for your filming permit.

4. Site Survey and Technical Visit(s)

Our team will meet with you and give you a tour of the venue before discussing the technical possibilities of our venues with you based on your preferences. Venue reservations are confirmed following these tours.

5. Putting Together Your Application

Preparation of a filming authorization agreement. Depending on your project, a paid location use agreement (for film shoots) may also be prepared and billed separately at a later date. For news reports, our team will put you in touch with the selected participants.

6. Filming

Once the agreement(s) have been signed, filming can take place under the conditions established during the site visit!

Contact us!

If you have any further questions, please contact our communications department at the following email address:fde-dircom@umontpellier.fr

email address *

Contact phone number *

Legal form *

Name of the production manager *

Specify if other

Title of the shoot *

Planned distribution medium(s) *

Proof of the applicant's civil liability insurance (maximum 2 MB)

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Select a file

Applicant's name or title *

Mailing Address *

Name and title of the signatory authorized to sign the agreement *

Subject of the request *

Filming

Photos

A brief description *

Preferred filming day(s) and time(s) *

location(s) (rooms, hall, lecture halls, etc.) *

Information Regarding the Processing of Personal Data (GDPR)

The information collected through this form is used exclusively to review and process requests to film on the Faculty of Education campus.

The data provided is not stored in a database for commercial purposes, nor is it shared with third parties. It is accessible only to those authorized to process the request.

The data is retained for the time strictly necessary to process the request and is then deleted in accordance with internal records management policies.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the French Data Protection Act, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict the processing of, and, where applicable, object to the processing of your personal data.

To exercise these rights or for any questions regarding the processing of your data, you may contact:

[Department Name / Contact Email Address]

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