Filming locations

With its distinctive blend of modern and historic architecture, our campus is a fantastic and versatile location for filming.

Diverse spaces for TV and film settings

We have a range of spaces ideal for filming, as well as green rooms, changing rooms and dedicated parking for production vehicles.

Our Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts serves as a perfect studio location, while our outdoor spaces provide a stunning backdrop for any scene. We've recently worked with the BBC and ITV.

For journalism and media reports please read our media centre advice and contact press@sussex.ac.uk.

Our filming guidelines

If you would like to use the location, our buildings, grounds, staff and students for film shoots please read the following guidelines. While we welcome requests, it is a busy working environment and these guidelines are designed to ensure that the University's interests are maintained and that its normal activities are not disrupted.

Requesting permission to film

You'll need written permission for large-scale filming. Please give us at least six weeks' notice of any proposed filming activity. We may be able to consider shorter notice periods at our discretion, it will depend on the time and effort required to ensure the proposed filming meets our guidelines.

Please give us:
• the name of your production company
• the type of production (drama, documentary, etc.)
• the proposed location of filming
• a description of the proposed activity
• the proposed timescale of filming
• your contact name and telephone number.

If the proposed filming is likely to have a negative impact on the reputation of the University, permission will not be given.

What to do if permission to film is granted

If permission is granted in principle to film at Sussex, you'll also need to:

• tell us the scale of the production (personnel and vehicles involved)
• give us a copy of the script (if applicable) and a schedule of filming
• tell us if there are any proposals to use special effects, rain or snow machines or stunt work on University property
• give us details of any proposals to alter or disguise property
• show us detailed plans for any pre-film recces – please note that all such recces must take place in the company of a University representative and only the specified locations agreed prior to arrival on site can be visited.

Terms and conditions

No filming can take place without a signed contract of the terms agreed between the University and the production company. The contract will usually include a number of terms and conditions [PDF 82KB] (please pay particular attention to those concerning liability).

Filming fees

Any rental fee (for example porter hire, room bookings or University administration) for the use of the University’s property is at our discretion. The Filming Co-ordinator [FC] will agree this with the production company before filming commences.