Films requesting shooting locations at any DePaul properties must provide a Project Number by going through the Production Office process.
Students are responsible for securing all locations and following the appropriate protocol for filming including contacting the space Managers as well as Public Safety, strictly following all guidelines outlined here:
Students must use a Production Office issued Project Number for shooting on location outside of their homes/ dorms. DePaul space managers and 25Live require this number as a reference.
Student IDs via the iDePaul app are required and should be always carried by all students on cast or crew of a shoot during filming on/in DePaul property. Students may be asked to supply IDs to Public Safety Officers at any time to verify student identity and credentials
Notify Public Safety at least three business days prior to filming, after permission has been granted by the Space Manager. Lack of proper notice may result in denial of request
Filming is prohibited on days/hours when buildings are closed, with exception for special permission from a faculty advisor, and Public Safety (fees may apply)
Filming must not interfere with the normal flow of traffic or campus safety. Exits cannot be obstructed, equipment and staging cannot create tripping hazards
The Production Office can help with any questions regarding these procedures. See below and following tabs for room options and the Appendix for a list of contacts for permission/ reservations.
Filming events taking place at the University inside buildings or within exterior campuses must follow strict processes. Students must request permission of the Space Manager via the University’s Student Filming/Photography Permission Form. Submission information is listed on the form (See Appendix for contact information for each space Manager and to notify the appropriate Public Safety department).
Students do not need permission to film exterior common areas on campus unless capturing University names/logos in the shot (see below), so long as filming does not interfere with the normal flow of traffic or campus safety. Exits cannot be obstructed; equipment and staging cannot create tripping hazards.
Students may reserve any room at DePaul University for meetings, casting, rehearsals, etc., depending on their availability and following the guidelines for the space. The same rules mentioned previously regarding obtaining a Project Number from the Production Office for your shoot apply.
Room Reservation Policies*
Reservations for the upcoming weekend must be made by Thursday at 12pm
Weekday reservations must be requested a minimum of at least one business day in advance
Maximum reservation time is 4 hours unless approved in advance by Production Office and space manager
A/V equipment may not be unplugged or altered during room reservation. Any report of A/V not working the following day may lead to penalty for student named on reservation.
All furniture must be replaced upon wrap.
Use 25Live Scheduling website to schedule unless otherwise noted below. See CDM Knowledge Base online for help or for spaces not on 25Live, contact the Space manager for permission to reserve the space. See Appendix for list of spaces and their contact information process.
Once filming has begun, the space manager and/or faculty or event sponsor may withdraw permission at any time if the filming is determined to be disruptive to campus activities or university/business
Privacy must be respected and therefore, no filming is allowed in bathrooms, exercise facilities, locker rooms or elevators *See Penalty/Fines page regarding fines for non-compliance
CDM Lighting Stage, Daley LL 107 1,200-square foot production facility featuring a partial lighting grid, a pre-built alleyway set, and lighting/grip equipment.
Digital Cinema Studio, CDM 924 (75-capacity) Multipurpose room includes movable tables, chairs, and black walls.
Stop Motion Animation Lab, CDM 818 Features three workstations and capture equipment for building stop-motion sets. Food and beverages are prohibited. Sign in sheet for this lab is on the door
Stop Motion Animation Studio, Daley 310 Three studios, adjacent to the Idea Realization Lab (IRL) makerspace available to students shooting stop-motion animation and other projects. To reserve time in 25Live look up 310-Maker Space or for more information contact the IRL at (312) 362-6340
Screening Theaters
Digital Cinema Theater, CDM 708 (41-capacity theater)
CDM Theater, Daley LL 105 This theater is NOT available for student reservation.
CDM Theater 2, Daley 214 (55-capacity theater)
Lincoln Park Campus Student Center Theater, SC 330 Contact [email protected] for scheduling information
Post Production Studios
CDM Computer Labs
Editing Suites, Daley 201, 202, 203 and 204
Recording and Mixing Studios - The following studios are reserved for students enrolled in or completed POST 124: Sound Design I and have satisfied training requirements. See 25Live to schedule. See CDM Website Post Production and Animation link for details.
Recording Sound Studio, CDM 724
Mixing Sound Studio, CDM 600A
See the CDM website Student Resource “Post-Production and Animation” page for more details about equipment and software provided in these studios and labs.
FILMING UNIVERSITY PROPERTY NAMES/LOGOS
Permission is required for filming the DePaul University name(s) and/or corporate materials such as logos (including those on exterior DePaul properties) from these University authorities:
University Communications
Public Safety (see here for Public Safety filming permissions contact information)
Must be notified no less than one business day prior to filming
Must provide time, date, and location of shoot
Must provide list of cast and crew (and any other participants or guests) and their DePaul ID numbers if applicable
