Important Resources

THE SCA PRODUCTION OFFICE is the resource hub for everything related to film production practices at SCA, including approving requests for equipment and stage use. They can direct filmmakers to important documents and templates and help with assessing which forms are necessary for productions on a case-by-case basis along with any other production questions you may have along the way. Contact the Production Office with any questions or to set up a one-on-one in-person or Zoom meeting at [email protected].

THE STAFF at each SCA production facility center are great resources for questions about the equipment, the reservation, checkout and return systems covered within this handbook. The contact information for these centers can be found in the Appendix of this handbook: The Cage (Loop Equipment Center), The Shack (Cinespace Lighting & Grip Equipment, and power distribution), Camera Vault (Advanced Camera and Sound Equipment), and Cinespace Stages.

Online Resources

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LinkedIn Learning Unlimited free access to a library of instructional videos.

SCA Central Portal Our online hub for documents, message boards, crew calls, job listings and links to information related to SCA production. Login to D2L to find SCA Central.

SCA Knowledge Base Hub for resources, tutorials, and FAQs for technical, software or A/V support questions.

SCA Website SCA Website and Production Resources Scholarship, Assistantship and Grant Opportunities Find film and SCA related opportunities here.

Tutoring Free tutoring is available. Find information here.

Webcheckout Patron Portal Equipment and some facility reservations are made through the Webcheckout Patron Portal website upon approval from the Production Office via the Greenlighting process. See the Reserving Equipment section of this Handbook for details.

The Well A script database managed by Screenwriting faculty, providing opportunity for screenwriting and production students to collaborate on original SCA productions. // add WELL hyperlink

• Screenwriters: contact your writing professors or Chris Parrish ([email protected]) for consideration of your work to be added to The Well.

• Producers or production students: access via the SCA Central (D2L) home page link, to search for scripts. For any questions, contact Fatou Samba see above.

Get Involved!

Joining student-run organizations is an opportunity to get to know the SCA community, and to begin the networking process that is a key factor for successful careers in film.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS See CDM’s website for film related student organizations to join.

SCA SOCIAL MEDIA Please do not start any new CDM or SCA-related social media channels without prior authorization. Accounts that imply association with DePaul, CDM, or SCA are liable to be taken down by the University.

SCA Instagram channel @depaulcinema Instagram

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SCA YOUTUBE CHANNELS Visiting Artist Series (VAS) Live events are open to SCA students to attend, and are streamed and posted throughout the year on the VAS YouTube channel.

DePaul TV Incubator Develops and produces television concepts. The TV Incubator has attracted network attention, closed first-look deals, and played festivals. YouTube channel.