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Filming and transmission fees

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The National Archives reserves the right to refuse permission to film without stating a reason.

Standard filming fees

TV and film (6 person crew* max)

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Radio recordings

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* The term ‘crew’ covers both technical and non-technical personnel, plus any presenters, researchers or external interviewees.

** In certain circumstances a conservation specialist will need to be present during the filming/recording, and an additional fee will be payable.

  • All fees are subject to an additional Value Added Tax (currently 20%)
  • Fees are charged from the moment the crew is met by the member of staff until the crew leaves the building.
  • Cancellations or changes to a booking with less than 48 hours notice will be liable for a cancellation fee representing 20% of the total fee, plus VAT.
  • For out-of-office hours filming, larger film crews (including feature films and TV dramas) the fee is negotiated on separate basis.

Image Library transmission fees

To use images from the records, including photographs, you must seek permission from The National Archives Image Library, which will charge a transmission fee.

Transmission fees are charged on any close-up shots of documents held by The National Archives which are used in the broadcast version of your film.

Charges are dependent on the number of images and transmissions and the breadth of the rights required for example:

  • Two UK transmissions of one image = £113 plus VAT (£75 first flash and £38 repeat)
  • Worldwide buyout of one image (all TV, media and perpetuity) = £350 plus VAT

It is your responsibility to contact Paul Johnson in The National Archives Image Library to determine charges and arrange payment.

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Contact the Image Library
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020 3908 9131
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image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk
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https://images.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
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