Film Shoots

Students conducting off-campus film shoots as part of their academic coursework must obtain faculty or department approval of their film project. Students are able to purchase film equipment insurance to cover equipment rented or borrowed from the university or an equipment vendor. Students may also obtain evidence of the university's liability coverage for their film shoot location.

A printable list of steps to follow and forms to complete for obtaining film shoot approval and film equipment and/or film location insurance may be found at: Film Student Shoot Approval 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: name and address of the vendor (including SDSU) for which the equipment is being rented or borrowed; detailed list of the equipment to be insured, including equipment values; and number of days the equipment is being rented or borrowed, including checkout and return days.

Location Liability Insurance

The university's general liability coverage extends to university-sponsored off-campus activities and provides coverage for the university against third-party claims for bodily injury and property damage.

A certificate evidencing the university's coverage may be provided upon request. If a film shoot location requests to be added to the university's insurance, a copy of the location or facility use agreement signed by the university is required (students are not authorized to sign agreements on behalf of the university).

Request Insurance Coverage

To assist with timely and complete insurance requests, students 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 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 SDSU students and all non-SDSU participants)

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

Injury Reporting

SDSU does not provide medical coverage for students conducting university business (including academic coursework), on or off campus. Refer to Student Injury Reporting for additional information.