Film Shoots

Students

Students conducting film shoots on campus as part of their academic coursework must first obtain faculty or department approval of their film project. Film equipment insurance to cover equipment rented or borrowed from the university or an equipment vendor is available for purchase by students.

A printable list of steps to follow and forms to complete for obtaining film shoot approval and film equipment insurance may be found here: Film Shoot Insurance Request Process. Applicable forms are also included below.

Film Equipment Insurance

The university's film equipment insurance provides coverage for direct physical loss or damage and includes a $1,000 deductible per loss occurrence.

In order to obtain a quote for film equipment insurance, the following information must be provided: 

• the name and address of the vendor (including SDSU) for which the equipment is being rented or borrowed
• a detailed list of the equipment to be insured, including equipment values
• the number of days the equipment is being rented or borrowed, including checkout and return days.

Request Approval and Insurance Coverage

To assist with timely and complete insurance requests, the student producer must submit the following forms along with a copy of their Red ID to Risk Management (attention Jessica Victorio, [email protected]), Administration Building, Room 320 at least 10 business days prior to the film shoot:

• Film Shoot Approval and Equipment and Location Insurance Request (attach list of equipment with values)
• Film Shoot Participants Release of Liability (Waiver) (required for all non-SDSU student participants)

Following submission of film shoot approval and equipment details, a quote for insurance coverage will be provided. Payment for insurance must be made in advance of the film shoot via SDSU eCashier.

Off-Campus Groups

Off campus groups wishing to conduct film shoots on campus must obtain advance written approval. Please contact Conference Services (619-594-2143).