Hallways, rooms and waiting areas: the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) has many locations that film crews can use to produce movies, commercials or TV shows. This section contains information about our rates and terms and conditions for shooting.
Any individual or production company that wants to shoot footage (for a movie, show, TV series, documentary, advertisement or other work) must obtain prior from the Montreal Heart Institute. To obtain authorization, send a written request to communications@icm-mhi.org. To uphold patients' quality of life and to respect everyone's right to peace and quiet, film crews must adhere to the rules below.
For all media requests (articles, interviews, news reports, etc.), please contact:
A request will be authorized if it meets the following requirements:
Information to include with the request
To be considered, the request must include the following information and documents:
Parking for production vehicles
Clean up
Anyone with permission to shoot at the MHI must clean the location and ensure that it is put back to its original state. If this clause is not respected, the person making the request must pay the MHI for any actual costs required to clean the area in addition to administration fees.
Generators
Any generators used for shooting purposes must be soundproofed.
Specific characteristics of the shoot location
Particular conditions may apply depending on the specific nature of the shoot location.
Credits
In its credits, the production company agrees not to thank the MHI for its support in the production.
Security deposit
A certified cheque of a minimum of $2,000 is required before the shoot. The cheque must be made out to the Montreal Heart Institute. The amount of the deposit is subject to change. The MHI reserves the right to set the amount based on the services required and the duration and complexity of the shoot.
Infection prevention
The MHI's prevailing infection prevention standards must be respected at all times to ensure that the shoot does not pose any danger or risk of infection or accidents to Institute patients or staff.
Refusal
The MHI reserves the right to refuse any shoot request.
Revocation
The MHI reserves the right to stop any film shoot without reimbursement upon the breach of any discussed conditions or of the terms set out in this document.
Responsible department
The Department of Communications and Partnerships is responsible for applying these rules. A public relations officer and a security guard will be present on site for the entire shoot (subject to additional fees).
On-site presence
Parking
The production company must pay parking fees, which will vary depending on the number of requested parking spaces and number of hours required.
Food service
Film crew members may eat at the MHI cafeteria. However, notice must be given at least 72 hours in advance. Regular fees will be applied.
Medical equipment rentals
Certain types of medical equipment may be rented from the MHI subject to fees. Medical equipment may only be used by qualified MHI staff.
Opinion from a health care professional
No doctors or nurses from the MHI may consult with the team during the shoot unless an arrangement has been made beforehand with the Department of Communications and Partnerships.
This list is subject to change at any time
A request will be authorized if it meets the following requirements:
Information to include with the request
To be considered, the request must include the following information and documents:
Parking for production vehicles
Clean up
Anyone with permission to shoot at the MHI must clean the location and ensure that it is put back to its original state. If this clause is not respected, the person making the request must pay the MHI for any actual costs required to clean the area in addition to administration fees.
Generators
Any generators used for shooting purposes must be soundproofed.
Specific characteristics of the shoot location
Particular conditions may apply depending on the specific nature of the shoot location.
Credits
In its credits, the production company agrees not to thank the MHI for its support in the production.
Security deposit
A certified cheque of a minimum of $2,000 is required before the shoot. The cheque must be made out to the Montreal Heart Institute. The amount of the deposit is subject to change. The MHI reserves the right to set the amount based on the services required and the duration and complexity of the shoot.
Infection prevention
The MHI's prevailing infection prevention standards must be respected at all times to ensure that the shoot does not pose any danger or risk of infection or accidents to Institute patients or staff.
Refusal
The MHI reserves the right to refuse any shoot request.
Revocation
The MHI reserves the right to stop any film shoot without reimbursement upon the breach of any discussed conditions or of the terms set out in this document.
Responsible department
The Department of Communications and Partnerships is responsible for applying these rules. A public relations officer and a security guard will be present on site for the entire shoot (subject to additional fees).
On-site presence
Parking
The production company must pay parking fees, which will vary depending on the number of requested parking spaces and number of hours required.
Food service
Film crew members may eat at the MHI cafeteria. However, notice must be given at least 72 hours in advance. Regular fees will be applied.
Medical equipment rentals
Certain types of medical equipment may be rented from the MHI subject to fees. Medical equipment may only be used by qualified MHI staff.
Opinion from a health care professional
No doctors or nurses from the MHI may consult with the team during the shoot unless an arrangement has been made beforehand with the Department of Communications and Partnerships.
This list is subject to change at any time