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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 and Wildlife
- Water and Boats
- Makeup, Prosthetics, and Makeup Special Effects
- Filming in the Rain
- Film Shoots on Campus
- The FV Project Forms
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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 Forms
- 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
Production/Installation Space Reservation Form
Please note that this form is for reserving FV spaces only. To make an equipment reservation request, please do so in WebCheckout. More information on how to use WebCheckout for FV Installation/Stage Equipment can be found here.
Production/Installation space reservations will open for thesis projects and BFA final projects only, from September 7th – September 13th 2026. Students should use the FV Production/Installation Reservation Form for any FV space requests. You must also fill out an FV Project Form prior in order to get a Unique ID.
All students can submit a FV Production/Installation Form for any school project or class assignment beginning on September 14th, 2026.
Students who submit an FV Production/Installation Reservation Form before September 15th for a project that is not a thesis or BFA final project will have to resubmit their form on September 15th.
All FV Production/Installation Reservation Forms submitted between September 7th and September 13th will be prioritized based on year level and will only be accepted for thesis projects and BFA final projects.
Priority for reservations will be given as follows:
- MFA 3
- MFA 2, BFA 4
- BFA 3
All FV Production/Installations Forms submitted after September 15th will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
When you submit a FV Production/Installation Reservation Form, a Technical Specialist will be in touch with you within a few days. Please reach out to fvproduction@calarts.edu with any questions you may have.