Equipment & Facilities

Find the Equipment or Production Space You Need

Looking for equipment or a production space? Review the equipment centers and facilities below.

Important: Equipment and space reservations do not replace project approval. Complete required training, paperwork, certifications, and approvals before production.

Loop

The Cage (Loop Equipment Center)

Need equipment for your production? The Cage is SCA's primary equipment checkout center on the Loop Campus, providing access to cameras, lighting, audio, grip, and other production equipment for approved student projects.

Location: 14 E. Jackson Ave, Daley LL106, Chicago, IL 60604 Contact: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Manager Production Operations: Nick Schmidt

Quick Links

• Cage Equipment List

• Cage Equipment Certifications

• Cage Equipment Policies & Reservations

• Cage Equipment Center FAQs

Reservation Reminder: Equipment availability, certification requirements, project approval, and operating hours may affect reservations.

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Cinespace

Cinespace Address Reminder: Cinespace includes multiple stages and entrances. Confirm the correct location, entrance, parking instructions, and operating hours before arriving.

Camera Vault

Need camera or sound equipment for your production? The Camera Vault provides access to advanced camera and sound packages.

Location: 2514 W. 16th St., Cinespace Center Building Contact: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Camera Vault Coordinator: Clarisse Callahan

Quick Links

• Vault Equipment List

• Vault Equipment Certifications

• Vault Equipment Policies & Reservations

• Vault Equipment Center FAQs

The Shack

Need lighting and grip equipment for your production? The Shack provides access to professional grip and electric equipment.

Location: 2514 W. 16th St., Stage 26, Cinespace Contact: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Grip and Electric Coordinator: Sean Altuna

Quick Links

• Shack Equipment List

• Shack Equipment Certifications

• Shack Equipment Policies & Reservations

• Shack Equipment Center FAQs

Cinespace Stages

Need a studio space for your production? Cinespace Stages provides access to professional sound stages and production spaces for approved coursework, thesis films, and other eligible student productions.

Location: 2514 W. 16th St., Cinespace Center Building Contact: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Weeks 2-11 of the Quarter Only)

Manager of Stage Operations: Blake Armstrong

Quick Links

• Stage Reservations & Policies

• Stage Pictures & Descriptions

• Stage Equipment Packages

• Stage Equipment Center FAQs

Approval Reminder: A stage reservation does not replace project approval. Confirm that your project has completed the required approval and safety process before reserving or using a stage.

Cinespace Campus Information

Need help navigating the DePaul Cinespace campus?

DePaul Cinespace Studios is SCA's 45,000-square-foot production campus within Cinespace Chicago Film Studios. The campus includes production stages, classrooms, DIT suites, a scene shop, hair and makeup facilities, the Camera Vault, and The Shack Equipment Centers.

Campus Address: 2525 W. 15th St., Chicago, IL 60608

Hours: Hours vary by facility. Refer to the individual equipment center or stage schedule above.

Quick Links

• Entry to Cinespace

• Shuttle Schedules

• Cinespace Staff

• Campus Tours

• Campus FAQs

Before Visiting: Bring your DePaul ID and confirm the correct building, entrance, parking instructions, shuttle schedule, and facility hours.

Related SCA Policies

Looking for additional requirements, certifications, permits, fines, or production rules? Review the resources below.

Production Policies

Film Locations & Permits

Equipment Certifications

Penalties & Fines