Filming at Sage Hill
Sage Hill is a unique natural site managed by the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES). To help protect its ecological integrity while supporting creative work, all filming must be approved in advance.
UCLA Student Filmmakers
If you are a UCLA student interested in filming at Sage Hill:
- Contact the UCLA Events Office and request a Student Film and Photography Permit at least three weeks prior to your shoot date.
- After receiving your permit, complete the Sage Hill Filming Request Form.
Filming Guidelines
- A valid student film and photography permit issued by the UCLA Events Office is required.
- No filming allowed at night.
- No loud special effects or disruptive sound that could impact wildlife.
- All filming activities must leave no impact on the natural habitat.
- You must check in with the Sage Hill Site Manager upon arrival before filming begins.r on location before filming.
Professional Film Productions
Professional filmmakers, commercial productions, and external organizations must contact the Sage Hill Site Manager directly to discuss availability, permitting requirements, insurance, fees, and site guidelines before making any arrangements.
Because Sage Hill is an environmentally sensitive teaching and research site, additional review and coordination may be required.
Please reach out in advance to ensure we can properly accommodate your request.
We appreciate your help in protecting Sage Hill while using it as a space for learning, storytelling, and creative expression.