Film and photography at the Library

Request to film or photograph at the Library

All requests to film or photograph at the Library must go through a process of approval which can take up to two weeks.

Before permission for filming or photography can be granted, there are various considerations which need to be taken into account.

Key points to note are:

Film and photography requests are assessed on an individual basis and priced on application.
The location fee will be quoted based on the specific requirements of each application.
All fees must be paid prior to commencement of filming or photography.
Shooting in the Mitchell Library Reading Room or other public areas must be outside the library’s opening hours.
Shooting outside the Library also requires permission from Sydney City Council, see more information here.
Applications received within ten business days of the shoot date will not be considered.

Key points to note are:

This application is for personal use, wedding photography only. For all other film or photoshoots, refer to the State Library of NSW application for film or photography.
Shooting in the Mitchell Library Reading Room must be outside the library’s opening hours.
There is a minimum rate of $500 for two hours (incl. GST).
Depending on the scale and number of people involved in the shoot, additional security staff may be required at a cost of $85 per hour (incl. GST).
All fees must be paid prior to commencement of filming or photography.
Applications received within one week of the shoot date will not be considered.

For more information please contact our venue hire team on (02) 9273 1745 or venue.logistics@sl.nsw.gov.au