# Reserving Gear & Stages
Reserving Gear and Stages Before reserving equipment or stages for any SCA film production, students must follow the [**three-phase Greenlighting process**](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/starting-a-new-project#greenlighting-process) through the **SCA Production Office**. *** **Step 1: Complete Required Training** All student filmmakers are required **annually** to: * Familiarize or refamiliarize yourself with all SCA production policies and safety standards * Complete the [**SCA Production Training**](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/sca-production-training) on **SCA Central (D2L)** *** **Step 2: Confirm Enrollment** * Students must be **currently enrolled in an SCA class** to: * Reserve equipment or facilities * Participate on crew in key roles *** **Step 3: Use DePaul Email for All Communication** * All correspondence regarding student films must use your **DePaul email**. * Check your inbox **frequently** while working on projects. *** **Step 4: Determine Your Project Type** Reservation requests fall into **two categories**: * [**Anytime Projects**](#anytime-projects) * [**All Other Projects**](#all-other-projects-require-production-office-support)
Anytime Projects **Purpose:** Lower-risk, independent filmmaking that supports experimentation, technical practice, and creativity, both inside and outside of coursework. *** **Criteria:** Anytime Projects are **smaller in scope** and do **NOT** involve: * Use of advanced equipment (requires certification) * [Stunts](https://d2l.depaul.edu/d2l/le/content/653204/viewContent/11650002/View) (Level A or Level B) * [Intimacy work](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/production-policies-and-safety-standards/intimacy-coordination) (Level A or Level B) * [Weapons](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/production-policies-and-safety-standards/sca-guidelines-and-restrictions#weapons-prop-weapons) of any kind * Filming in restricted or privately owned spaces, including: \- Public property requiring special permission or permits \- Blocking a city sidewalk or alley \- Public Parks (unless limited to one handheld camera) \- DePaul campus spaces ***including Cinespace Stages*** (indoor or outdoor) \- Yards/lawns/parking lots not owned by a student, including Cinespace \- Any vendor-rented equipment outside DePaul *** **Additional Guidelines:** * Filming must take place at a personal residence or public property where access is open and not obstructed. * Anytime projects should be **limited to teams of five people or fewer**. Instructors, however, may assign group projects at their discretion, and those projects may involve larger teams as appropriate. * Projects that don’t meet these criteria should follow the formal **Production Office** **"Greenlighting" Process.** * All cast & crew must sign the one-time annual [**General Release Form**](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/filmmaking-paperwork#sca-general-release-form-and-assumption-of-risk) prior to filming.

"Anytime Project" Equipment List

All Other Projects (Require Production Office Support) **Projects requiring Production Office support, include:** * Campus space access * Insurance for private property * City permits * Compliance with SCA production safety guidelines *** **Requirements:** * Must be tied to a **current SCA class** by the Project Owner * Must be **currently enrolled in SCA** Side projects not linked to a class require **Independent Study enrollment** * *See “*[*Important News: Policies*](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/policy-changes-and-updates)*” for details* *** **Exceptions:** * Awarded grants or **DHub-sanctioned club projects** with faculty oversight may submit without a class number *** **Not Sure Which Applies?** * If uncertain, **assume your project requires the** [**Greenlighting process**.](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/starting-a-new-project#greenlighting-process) * If some steps aren’t needed for your project, the system will indicate this.
Course or Syllabus Projects If you are working on a project for a class, there are two possible pathways for reserving gear and stages: * **Anytime Project** - For smaller-scale class projects that do not require Production Office support. * **All other projects** -For larger or more complex class projects that do require Production Office support. When in doubt, start with the [Greenlighting process](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/starting-a-new-project#greenlighting-process) by submitting the [Project Information Form](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/filmmaking-paperwork#project-information-form). This form will determine whether your project qualifies as an Anytime Project or needs to move forward with Production Office support.

Patron Portal - Reserving Gear & Stages