Entry to Cinespace

• Students riding the DePaul Cinespace shuttle bus will have entry to the studios via the university shuttle.

• Security requires all visitors outside of the university shuttle bus to be listed at the security gates at least two business days prior to arrival by car or on foot.

Gate Access

Who needs gate access?

• If you have never visited DePaul's Cinespace campus you will need to obtain gate entry access.

• Students doing equipment pick ups and drop offs that do not have a Cinespace assigned ID.

• Cast and crew for every student or faculty production.

Who do I reach out to for gate access?

• Email Val Rosales at [email protected]

How early should I email, what do I email?

• At least two business days prior to visit or stage reservation, the sooner the better!

• All student productions with a Cinespace stage reservation must email their cast and crew list using this template. Please make sure to include the date/s, time frame, and production number.

Note: The Cinespace cast and crew list differs from the cast and crew list that must be submitted to the Production Office.

Where do I go to check in with security when I arrive at Cinespace?

• Visitors must check in at the Cinespace Studios Chicago Welcome Center located next to Gate 1, at the intersection of Rockwell St. and 15th St. off Ogden.

• Visitors will then be issued a pass to enter the DePaul Cinespace Studios campus.

I'm part of a prospective student tour, do I need gate access?

• Nope! Your tour will include gate access to Cinespace.

Parking at Cinespace

Can I drive to Cinespace?

• Yes! DePaul has two parking lots available at Cinespace for students, faculty, staff, & visitors.

Which are the DePaul parking lots?

• Lot J, located on the upper level

• Lot C, located on the lower level

Do I need a parking pass?

• That you do! All visitors must display a parking pass on their dashboard. Passes are available at the entrance of either parking lot or in the stage assistant's office, located next to classroom 101 on the first floor.

Is overnight parking allowed?

• Overnight parking including rental vans is not allowed without prior authorization.

• To request authorization email [email protected] at least two business days prior to the requested date.

Cinespace Maps

❗ IMPORTANT ❗

Visitor and cast & crew lists for access to campus provided after the stated deadlines above run risk of not having access to enter on shoot day.