# Insurance
**Note:**
* Students are responsible for their own medical treatment and expenses during their course of study.
* Student residences and student-owned property or equipment (including laptops, cell phones, tools, etc.) are not covered by university insurance. Responsibility remains with the individual student.
INSURING LOCATIONS
* The University requires a **Location Use Agreement** for shooting at any location non-DePaul & non-student owned properties.
* Insurance requests come through the [Greenlighting Process](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/starting-a-new-project#greenlighting-process). Please plan for **at least 7 business days** to process any insurance requests*.*
* Producers must keep copies of all signed forms for at least **two years after project completion** and throughout the duration of the film’s distribution.
EXCLUSIONS
The following situations are **not allowed** per SCA Production Guidelines. For full details, see the [Guidelines & Restrictions page](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/production-policies-and-safety-standards/sca-guidelines-and-restrictions).
* [Alcohol](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/production-policies-and-safety-standards/sca-guidelines-and-restrictions#alcohol) (only sealed bottles/cans may be used as props)
* [Driving shots](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/production-policies-and-safety-standards/sca-guidelines-and-restrictions#driving-sequences) of any kind (motorized and non-motorized vehicles: cars, bikes, motorcycles, skateboards, boats, hoverboards, etc.) **Note:** *Stationary cars are permitted, but at filmmaker’s own risk.*
* Intentional acts that cause harm outside of scripted action
* [Animals](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/production-policies-and-safety-standards/sca-guidelines-and-restrictions#animals) of any kind
* [Fire](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/production-policies-and-safety-standards/sca-guidelines-and-restrictions#fire)
* [Water and Watercraft](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/production-policies-and-safety-standards/sca-guidelines-and-restrictions#water-filming-around-water), including lakes, rivers, pools, or drones over water
* Equipment rented from other students (liability falls to the filmmaker) **Note:** *students may not pay other students for equipment use.*
* International shoots
INSURING TALENT AND CREW
* All **talent and crew must** [**sign release forms**](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/addbb6b83ff3408fbddd17d78f2480ed)**/contracts** before shooting (on or off campus).
* SCA release forms connect participants to the class project, as it relates to insurance.
* This includes talent in class exercises where footage may be used outside the classroom (including online courses).
* Filmmakers must complete required paperwork via the [Greenlight Process](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/starting-a-new-project#greenlighting-process). Equipment pickup will not be approved until all forms are submitted.
* Producers must keep copies of all signed forms for at least **two years after project completion** and throughout the film’s distribution.
**Crowded Scenes and Extras**
* When filming on DePaul property, if individual releases aren’t possible, post **clear signage** stating that filming is in progress and people may appear on camera.
* Crews must respect requests from students, faculty, or staff who decline to be filmed/photographed.
For any insurance-related questions, please consult the Production Policies & Safety Standards section or contact the Production Office.