> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/start-a-project/greenlighting-projects.md).

# Greenlighting Projects

### What Is a Greenlighting Project?

A Greenlighting Project is a student production that requires Production Office review because it involves resources, locations, equipment, or activities that fall outside the limits of an Anytime Project.

If you're unsure whether your project requires Greenlighting, contact the SCA Production Office before making reservations or beginning production.

### When Is Greenlighting Required?

Your project likely requires Greenlighting if it involves:

* [**DePaul stages, studios, classrooms, or other reservable facilities**](/equipment-and-facilities.md#cinespace-stages)
* Equipment outside the approved [**Anytime Project inventory**](https://d2l.depaul.edu/d2l/le/content/653204/viewContent/12812881/View)
* [**Production Office support**](/production-resources-and-support.md#the-sca-production-office)
* [**Permits, insurance,**](/start-a-project/filming-on-location-and-permits.md) or [**outside rentals**](/start-a-project/renting-equipment-outside-of-depaul.md)
* [**Stunts**](/start-a-project/stunts.md) or other physical hazards
* [**Intimacy scenes**](/start-a-project/intimacy-coordination.md)
* [**Prop weapons or prop firearms**](/start-a-project/prop-weapons.md)
* [**Fire, smoke, haze, vehicles, water, special effects, or other restricted activities**](/start-a-project/production-policies-and-safety-standards/restricted-and-prohibited-activities.md)
* Any production that exceeds Anytime Project limits

### Before You Submit

Complete the following requirements:

* [**SCA Production Training**](https://d2l.depaul.edu/d2l/home/1164695)
* [**SCA Student General Release Form**](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/addbb6b83ff3408fbddd17d78f2480ed)

Be prepared to provide:

* Production dates
* Locations
* Cast and crew information
* Equipment needs
* Planned production activities
* Any safety concerns

### Submit a Project Information Form (PIF)

The [**Project Information Form (PIF)**](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b990f88678b444d7a0ac8143d0a01619) begins Production Office review and project registration.

Class projects submitted for Greenlighting review must include a course syllabus showing the production is an approved course assignment.

After submitting, monitor [**Smartsheet Dynamic View** ](https://app.smartsheet.com/login?dlp=%2Fdynamicview%2Fviews%2Fb861416e-b4aa-48ef-91c4-e6af6ffc8fdf)and respond promptly to any requests from the Production Office.

### Important

A reservation, project submission, or project number does **not** mean a project has been approved.

Before filming, all required reviews, permits, insurance documents, safety plans, paperwork, and approvals must be completed.

### Related Resources

* [**Submitting a Project**](/start-a-project/submitting-projects.md)
* [**Smartsheet & Dynamic View**](/start-a-project/smartsheet-and-dynamic-view.md)
* [**Filmmaking Paperwork**](/start-a-project/filmmaking-paperwork.md)
* [**Filming on Location & Permits**](/start-a-project/filming-on-location-and-permits.md)
* [**Production Policies & Safety Standards**](/start-a-project/production-policies-and-safety-standards.md)
* [**Production Resources & Support**](/production-resources-and-support.md)