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. 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.

• Alcohol (only sealed bottles/cans may be used as props)

• Driving shots 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 of any kind

• Fire

• Water and Watercraft, 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/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. 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.