AREA 1 Students will use Mazevo to request an on-campus film permit. For information on how to submit your on campus permit, click here. Depending on your course level, your request will be routed to the appropriate Production Administration Team
Filming at Playa Vista Campus
FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT FILMING AT PVC FILMING PERMIT PROCEDURES Students can film on the 2nd Floor and outside of the Brickyard property per the Area 2 list below. Select the “Areas” section below for the specific permitting guidelines
Camera Services Remote Lottery
CAN’T MAKE THE LOTTERY? DO IT REMOTELY! The SFTV Camera Lottery takes place every Thursday promptly at 12:15 pm. If you cannot make the lottery in person you can participate remotely. To participate in the remote lottery, email your completed reservation
Lighting and Grip Remote Lottery
CAN’T MAKE THE LOTTERY? YOU DO NOT HAVE TO! The SFTV Lighting and Grip Lottery takes place every Thursday promptly at 12:00pm. You do not have to be present for the Lottery. All projects scheduled for two week out will be
Reserving a Post Suite at COM Arts
HOW TO GET AN ONITY ACCESS CARD For students interested in booking a post production room, please complete the following steps. Please note that the policies and procedures for booking a space are subject to change. Computer labs located at
Theaters and Cinema Spaces
CINEMAS AND CLASSROOMS WITH PROJECTION SERVICES SFTV Projection Services offers support for the following rooms. Mayer Theater (COM 100) Brickyard 210 Broccoli Theater (HFP 100) Brickyard 211 is listed as a classroom. Projection Services offers limited support for authorized SFTV
SFTV Technical Standards for Delivery
TECH SPECS FOR SUCCESS The SFTV Technical Standards for Delivery are the official export/playback specs your final project. If you elect to deviate from these standards SFTV staff may not be able to provide technical support or screen your project
Final Screenings
GRADED EXHIBITION OF YOUR FILM Your instructor will give you a deadline to upload your finished project to the specified server. It is your responsibility to upload your completed project following the Theater Standards for Delivery specifications. Any project that
Wrapping The Set
When you’ve finished shooting, you should leave the location in the same or better condition you found it in. Take before and after photos to document the location’s condition. You may want to come back to that location for pickups or re-shoots.
Standing Set Alternatives
There are a number of locations services and studios with standing sets in the Los Angeles area. Many of these offer “package deals” that include lighting, grip and power. They may offer a deal for a student film. Below are several
