2026 AAPEX and the SEMA Show Television Broadcast, Film & Video Policy
 

• PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: Photography and video of exhibitor booths and/or products require permission from the respective exhibitor. No additional permits or credentials are needed for media taking still photography. Those filming commercial video will require a video permit.

• DRONES/UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVS): Due to the proximity to Harry Reid International Airport, FAA regulations prohibit drones/UAVs of any kind to be flown at the  Venetian Expo/Caesars Forum and the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate. Drones/UAVs are NOT allowed at AAPEX and the SEMA Show and will be confiscated until show end (after the SEMA Cruise).

Television Broadcast, Film & Video Permit (Camera Credentials)

Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and SEMA retain all broadcast film, video and radio rights to AAPEX and the SEMA Show events. AAPEX and the SEMA Show events include any and all images from AAPEX and the SEMA Show, pre- and post-show activities and all other associated functions. Any broadcast or distribution without the express written permission of either AAIA, MEMA or SEMA is prohibited.

Questions regarding use of video material, please see contact below:

• SEMA Show should be directed to SEMA Public Relations, 909-978-6722, or email pr@sema.org.
• AAPEX should be directed to AAPEX Media Relations email media.relations@aapexshow.com.

No entity or person may film or videotape AAPEX and the SEMA Show or events without the express written permission of Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers or SEMA.

AAPEX and the SEMA Show are responsible for the approval of all requests for access to obtain video material from all Show events. Therefore, every video or film crew member at a show event must wear a special permit issued by the SEMA Show and / or AAPEX. Video or film crew members who do not display the proper permit will be removed from the venue(s). Both the SEMA Show and AAPEX Show Management vigorously patrol for violators. Violators may be denied access to future AAIW-produced events and legal action may also ensue. No entity or person may supply, sell or re-sell any video material of any Show event without the express written consent of Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers or SEMA.

AAPEX and the SEMA Show encourage news, sports, feature and commercial coverage of AAPEX and the SEMA Show. Show Management will consider all reasonable requests for access when made in writing in advance of the Shows by a representative of a regularly scheduled news, sports or featured program. Video crews are not allowed to shoot exhibitors or speakers for sponsorships or advertisements, nor are they permitted to charge for placement. All other requests including those of a commercial, marketing, documentary, entertainment, public service or other nature will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Video productions considered to be journalistic in nature are defined as those that are recorded and edited for broadcast or cablecast on regularly scheduled news, sports or feature programming. News or independent organizations may not rebroadcast, retransmit or otherwise supply video material of any Show event or any other program, department or entity without the express written consent of Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers or SEMA.

Requests for credentials to attend a Show event and camera crew permits must be received in writing by Auto Care Association, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers or SEMA prior to any Show event. Show Management reserves the right to deny access.