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We partner with the media to help tell the story of the university and its leadership faculty, staff, students and alumni. </p> <p> As a public institution, the university permits media representatives to photograph and film in public, outdoor spaces on UMD's campus. We encourage all members of the media who are visiting to notify University Communications in advance by emailing <a href="mailto:mediainfo@umd.edu">mediainfo@umd.edu</a>. This allows us to help coordinate interviews, if possible, offer parking options and provide helpful information. Exceptions include members of the media covering athletic events. These individuals should coordinate directly with the <a href="https://umterps.com/sports/2018/10/17/media-relations.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Maryland Athletics media relations team </a> </p> <a href="https://brand.umd.edu/university-of-maryland-media-policy-and-faqs" rel="noopener" target="_blank" class="call-to-action-block" data-block="red"> Media Policy and FAQs </a> </div> <div class="block"> <h2 id="filming" class="medium-san-serif"> On-Campus Filming </h2> <p> <strong>News media</strong> who plan to film or photograph on UMD's campus are asked to notify University Communications in advance. As a public institution, the university permits media representatives to photograph and film in public, outdoor spaces on UMD's campus. However, media are not permitted to photograph or film inside any building on campus without explicit permission from University Communications. </p> <p> <strong>All commercial filming and photography</strong> must be coordinated and approved through the University Communications office in advance. All requests for commercial filming on campus must be accompanied by a completed filming application. Filming fees may apply. Applications must be submitted to University Communications a minimum of 10 business days priors to the requested film date. </p> <p> All requests to film or photograph at a UMD athletic facility must be coordinated through Maryland Athletics. 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