Commercial Filming and Photography

DEN has the authority to grant or deny requests to photograph, film or record on Denver International Airport premises and to take exterior or interior films, photographs or videotapes. In addition, in circumstances where the federal government, whether through the United States Department of Homeland Security or another authorized agency, DEN has the right to and may suspend or prohibit commercial Filming.

Pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, only ticketed persons, persons holding valid ID badges, or persons escorted by properly badged personnel are allowed beyond the security checkpoints. Law enforcement and DEN personnel have the authority to stop any unapproved Filming at any time. Ticketed persons are not exempt from the requirements of this Rule and may not conduct Filming activities unless they have complied with the requirements of this Rule.

Filming of airline or concession areas, including without limitation any third-party corporate name, business name, trade name, brand name, certification mark, distinguishing guise, trade dress, logos or other similar identifiers or indicia of a third-party, shall not be permitted without the express written consent of the affected third-party. Filming access to any airline, concession or tenant area of DEN must be approved by both DEN and the appropriate airline, concession or tenant.

Use of any photograph, film or other visual image depicting a sign, logo or scene identifiable with DEN is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from DEN.

Any changes to airport signage for Filming activities must be prearranged and approved by DEN administration and the affected tenants. All substitute signage must be removed and all property must be restored to its original condition immediately after Filming. Filming parties shall not remove, relocate or in any way modify signage displayed as a requirement of any federal, state or local law, rule, regulation, policy or requirement or if such signage is deemed, in DEN’s sole discretion, to be necessary for airport operations.

DEN retains the right to halt any activity that is deemed to adversely impact the safety and security of airport operations, personnel and/or property. Activities not specially disclosed in the Filming Application will not be allowed without the prior consent of DEN.

The applicant also agrees to pay the standard rate for any city or airport equipment used during the shoot.

If Filming at DEN requires a temporary change to DEN’s security plan or associated processes, DEN requires that a regulatory security contractor be used. This temporary change will be set up through a separate agreement with the security contractor and the applicant.

All weapons, ammunition, explosives, pyrotechnic devices and threatening props must be approved by airport management and appropriate police and/or fire officials before they will be allowed on airport property. However, most items on the TSA Prohibited Items page and the FAA Hazardous Materials page will not be allowed. Any other item deemed as contraband by local law enforcement authorities are not allowed to be in or introduced to the Secured, Sterile or any Controlled areas without an approved demonstrated need.

Filming of certain types of scenes, including breaches of security, aircraft crashes, use of firearms or replicas of firearms, explosions, smoke machines, car crashes, etc., is strictly prohibited.

The applicant shall comply with the insurance requirements stated in Part 230 of the DEN Airport Rules and Regulations at all times while on DEN premises for purposes of commercial operations.

DEN may require additional insurance based on the Filming activity. The Filming party name
indicated on a submitted Certificate of Insurance must match the name on the Film Application.

The applicant hereby agrees to release, defend, indemnify and save harmless the City of Denver, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, damages, suits, costs, expenses and liability, of any kind or nature whatsoever.

The applicant shall keep and maintain the premises in good order. All areas shall be returned to their original condition, and any necessary repairs shall be made immediately upon the completion of the scene.

All cables, wires and cords placed upon the premises by the applicant shall be matted and taped. Rubber trays or pads are required on the feet of all equipment.

Either party may, with or without cause, cancel and terminate the applicant’s access upon written notice thereof to the other party, which shall state the effective date of such cancellation and termination.