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Production and Campus Safety Philosophy
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Equipment
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Facilities
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COVID-19 Best Practices
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Pre-Production
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Live Action Production
- Live Action Production (Introduction)
- How To Behave On Set
- Set Protocol
- Safety Practices During Production
- Working with Electricity
- Working in Heat
- Shooting on/near Streets and Roadways
- Cars and Other Moving Vehicles
- Elevated Work Platforms
- Fire and Open Flames on Set
- Smoke, Fog, and Lighting Effects
- Power Tools
- Glass
- Production Trucks
- Prop Weapon Usage
- Stunts and Coordination
- Animals in Film
- Desert Insects / Animals
- Water and Boats
- Makeup and Prosthetic Materials
- Filming in the Rain
- Film Shoots on Campus
- The FV Project Form
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Animation Production
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Post-Production and Sound
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Digital and Analog Workflows
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Copyright and Clearances
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Marketing, Screening, and Distribution
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Grants and Scholarships
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Vendors and Discounts
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Contracts, Releases, and Forms
- Contracts, Release, & Forms (Introduction)
- Actor Contract/Release
- Backstage Casting
- Call Sheet Template
- Cast/Crew Sign In Sheet
- Cigarette Release
- Crew Contract/Release
- Crowdfunding Checklist
- Crowd Notice Area Signage
- Crowd Notice Audience Signage
- Emergency Medical Information
- Emergency Phone Numbers
- Event and Performance
- Extra Release
- Film Festival Submission Checklist
- General Release
- Insurance Request Form
- Location Contract
- MFA Thesis Paperwork
- Minor Release
- Musician/Composer Release
- Non Disclosure Agreement
- Nudity/Simulated Sex Act Rider
- One Sheet Example
- Post-Production Questionnaire
- Production/Installation Space Reservation Form
- Prop Weapons Use Notice
- Reception Request
- Right of Publicity Agreement and Copyright
- Safety Inspection Form
- Safety Meeting Attendance
- Vehicle Release
- Weapon Release Form
- Insurance for Travel Outside of the US
- The FV Project Form
- Volunteer Agreement
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School Policies
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Academic Policies
- Academic Support
- CalArts School of Film/Video MFA Thesis Guidelines
- Graduation Reviews
- Independent Study
- Mentoring
- Mid-Residence Reviews for BFAs
- Residency Requirements
- School of Film/Video Policy for Non-Film/Video Student Access to Equipment
- MFA Thesis Paperwork
- Thesis Film Submission Instructions
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Campus Maps
Equipment Cage
The Equipment Cage, room E204, located near the FV Office contains all the portable production equipment available in the School of Film/Video. It is run by the Equipment Cage Supervisor, Equipment Coordinator, and student assistants. Equipment is available for student use during the academic year, including winter and spring breaks.
Reservations
All reservations must be done through the FV Cage Equipment Reservation Form and submitted 1 week in advance of the reservation request date. You are also required to complete an FV Project Form for planning each production and/or assignment.
Hours
Monday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:45pm
Tuesday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:45pm
Wednesday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:45pm
Thursday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:45pm
Friday 8:45am – 1:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:45pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Contact Information
Email fvcage@calarts.edu
Phone number 661-222-2706