EQUIPMENT LOAD-IN/OUT AT THE PLAYA VISTA CAMPUS
All requests to bring equipment, large props and set dressing in and out of the building must be reviewed and approved by PAT. There are two ways to load-in/out at PVC: 1) LMU parking cards provide access to the underground parking garage or 2) Brickyard Access Request Form (BARF) provides access to the loading area at the Jefferson Boulevard Entrance.
When students submit a Mazevo permit to film at the PVC, the permit is routed to PAT for approval. If you’re filming in a space at the PVC that is NOT stewarded by SFTV, such as a classroom or the Events Gallery (PVC 201), PAT is not made aware of your request because the permit is routed elsewhere for approval. We are reviewing film permits on the Mazevo Dashboard but it’s not a bad idea to reach out to TBD to coordinate your load-in/out.
Exception
Introductory level or productions with a smaller footprint may not need access to the underground parking lot or to the Jefferson entrance loading area. If a production can hand-carry equipment without the use of carts, dollies, suitcases (anything on wheels), a request for load-in/out access is NOT needed.
If a production, however, has a lot of equipment and props that will be transported on wheels, the student filmmaker is required to request access. Equipment cannot be wheeled through the 1st Floor Lobby.
LMU Parking Cards: Access to Underground Faculty/Staff Parking Lot
Three films per weekend will be able to drive a production vehicle into the PVC underground parking lot for unloading and loading of film equipment, props and set dressing. Priority for parking access will go to Intermediate and Advanced productions. Students will pick-up and return the parking cards to Aaron.Dowell@lmu.edu in Lighting and Grip.
Students will tap the LMU Parking Card at the Jefferson Entrance to gain access to the lower level parking lot. Only (1) vehicle per production can enter/exit and park in the PVC parking lot. No overnight parking is allowed at anytime.
Brickyard Access Request Form (BARF): Access to Loading Area
Students who are unable to obtain an LMU Parking Card will need to use the Brickyard Access Request Form (BARF). All requests must be submitted 48-hours in advance of filming. Having a BARF parking reservation will allow you to:
- Park in the Brickyard’s loading area near the large trash bins at the Jefferson Entrance while loading in/out.
- Cart items through the P1 Parking Level and use the elevator in Core Lobby 1.
After unloading, vehicles should be moved to a secured parking location such as the Hannon Parking Lot on the Westchester Campus.
The LMU PVC Delivery Directions and Map outlines two pathways through the parking lot; 1) Parking in the parking lot and using Core Lobby 1 elevator and 2) Parking on Lake Center Drive and using the pedestrian walkway to get to the Core Lobby 1 elevator.
When a request for an LMU Parking Card or access to the loading area has been approved, a confirmation email will be sent.
Additional Notes
- Building access is from 6:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m., Monday-Sunday.
- Only LED and Kino Flo lights can be used in the Playa Vista Campus.
- No more than 2 Advanced productions can film per day in the PVC.
- 2 Thesis level lighting and grip packages are stored in the equipment cage. Students should use the packages here at the PVC. Additional equipment should be approved by the Lighting and Grip Department.
- No equipment may be wheeled in from the main lobby. Oversized equipment must enter the building from the P-1 parking area near Core Lobby 1.
- Vehicles less than 8’-2′ height: With an LMU Parking Card, students can drive into the underground parking lot to unload equipment near the Core Lobby 1 elevator.
- Production Vehicles TALLER than 8’-2′ height: With an LMU Parking Card, students can enter through the Jefferson Gate and ask the parking attendant to raise the parking arm for access. If after hours, use the Call Button at the Parking Kiosk to call Security on duty. Security will raise the parking arm and give access. Vehicles must park in the spaces directly in front or to the left of the parking kiosk. Do Not Enter the parking garage. Your vehicle will not fit.
- Brickyard Security is located in Core Lobby 1 (North side of the building) and their phone number is 310-862-9807.
- All cast and crew must find street parking or can pay to park on the upper parking deck. The cost is $20/day maximum. This map provides instructions for guest parking at Playa Vista. Guests will be charged. Please review the LMU PV Parking and Restrictions Map for free parking in the neighborhood.