Distant Location Request

Production Paperwork

INSTRUCTIONS

BFA and MFA thesis films may request permission to shoot at a distant location outside of the studio zone. Please note however that — due to the added complexity of shooting films at distant locations, the added wear-and-tear on school equipment, and the added stress placed on the crew — shooting at a distant location is approved automatically. It’s a privilege that needs to be earned.

The Producer will need to present a thorough plan to the faculty that addresses the following:

1. Why this location is essential to the success of the film.
2. The schedule of travel days and drive times during the production week.
3. A budget/plan for transporting, housing, and feeding the cast and crew for the duration of the distant shoot.
4. A budget/plan for transporting, housing, and feeding a faculty member for the duration of the distant shoot.
5. A plan for transporting, parking, and securing school vehicles and equipment during the distant shoot.
6. A back-up plan if the camera or other essential equipment goes down.
7. A schedule showing key deadlines for locking locations, securing accommodations, and any other critical plans. Permission for shooting at a distant location will be revoked if these deadlines are not hit, and the production will need to shoot locally.
8. A local back-up plan, in case permission is not granted and/or the distant location falls through.

The request to shoot at a distant location should be made as early as possible in the development/pre-production process, and no later than two weeks before the first day of production on the show. Approval must then be received from the following people, in this order:

1. Director’s Prep Faculty
2. Head of Set Operations (David Wiley)
3. Head of Production (Tony Ciarlariello)
4. Associate Dean (Andrew Syder)

SAMPLE REQUEST