DMC309 Policy and Agreement Form

Timeframe

Request access 48 hours in advance or by Thursday before a weekend.

Procedure

1. Contact Studio Manager / sign up on CalendarWiz.
2. Fill out the attached form in person at the Film Cage or online.
3. Wait for email approval from Public Safety. Use email if your ID does not work to gain access.

   If you do not hear back, check in again 24 hours in advance or by noon Friday.

Rules & Responsibilities

• Only time actually being used can be reserved.
• Notify staff of any changes as soon as possible by email if no one else is signed up on CalendarWiz.
• Use only grip room equipment you have been previously trained on.
• Never remove grip room equipment from D309 ever.
• All equipment, supplies, and props must be returned to their proper places when finished — NO EXCEPTIONS.
• No personal belongings or cage equipment can be left in D309 or the grip room (unless prior permission and a key to the enclosed cage is obtained).
• Spike tape and debris must be removed, trash taken out, and floor swept after use and before you leave — NO EXCEPTIONS.
• If you find any trash, equipment, supplies, or props from a previous use, please notify film area studio managers by email and take photos immediately.
• Responsibility for any damage or loss of D309 space, equipment, or cage equipment (including dimmer board, grid, lights, grip gear, etc.) is the responsibility of the user/person named on the form.
• You must ensure members of cast and crew follow safety/conduct procedures.
• You must leave the studio, grip room, and prop room clean and organized.
• Do not use anything you do not know how to use. Prior training on electrical safety and grip safety procedures is mandatory.
• Do NOT drill or nail into/hang anything on walls, or damage soundproofing.
• This policy is non-negotiable and subject to change only by film area staff.