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Commercial Filming and Photography

Commercial filming (exterior only) and photography are permitted by appointment only. We do NOT permit interior commercial filming. Commercial use is defined as use of content/footage for publicity, tourism, print, film, social media, documentary, commercial or other for-profit use as designated by Gamble House staff.

The first priority of the Gamble House is the care and maintenance of the structure and grounds for the benefit of all visitors. We ask all film crews and photographers honor these policies when using the Gamble House as a backdrop for any photography or filming to insure a positive experience.

FOR RESERVATIONS:

Without exception, all commercial use must be approved by designated staff at the Gamble House. For more information please contact Sheryl Scott at 626-793-3334 x12 or email sheryl@gamblehouse.org or Jennifer Michel at 626-793-3334 x16 or email jenniferm@gamblehouse.org.

Advance reservations are required. The Gamble House may waive usage fees in exchange for use of film content for promotion or public relations purposes. Fees are subject to change, please contact staff for current pricing.
The fees are as follows:  One hour: $500   |   1/2 day, 4 hours: $1500   |   Whole day, 8 hours: $3000
• Payment in full is due at the time of reservation.
• A certificate of liability of “Additional Insurance” for $1,000,000 (U.S. dollars) naming The Gamble House is required and must be on file prior to agreed upon shoot date.

GENERAL ETIQUETTE

1. Avoid damage to house and disruption of visitors and Gamble House activities.
2. Do not block road ways or otherwise impede the flow of traffic.
3. Do not step into plantings, mulch, water features, or places other than designated paths, terraces and lawns.
4. Do not touch, move, or damage plant life, historic items, and wildlife.
5. Do not climb, hang backpacks, or props on trees, buildings or water features.
6. Do not damage, deface, or remove any features at the Gamble House at any time, for any reason.
7. NO VEHICLES ( CARS, LIMOS, ETC.) ARE PERMITTED ON THE DRIVEWAY AT ANY TIME.
8. Smoking is prohibited at all times.