Required Personal Items

Each student is required to have a set of personal items for use in classes and film productions. Please acquire all these items before the start of film school orientation. You will be asked to bring these items to the orientation to ensure that you have everything you’ll need to start the semester off without a hitch.

Required Technology

Most of the coursework will be completed using school production equipment and computers, but there is some hardware and software that each student must own:

If you are planning to purchase a new computer or software, and would like guidance on what to buy, contact Paige Roberts for assistance.

Required Production Tools

The following items are all required for students of all majors (Production, Writing, and Animation) since everybody participates in on-set production during the first year of the program. Included in the descriptions below are recommendations for each item, at different price points.

Closed-Toe Boots

You will be carrying many heavy, bulky pieces of equipment and it is important to wear closed-toe/steel toe boots to protect your feet from anything heavy dropping on them.

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Leather Gloves

A must-have for handling hot lights on set so you don’t burn yourself. Also a huge safety must-have for handling anything electric or handling bulbs.

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Tool Belt

You’ll need to carry gear and have it handy at split-second notice. There’s no better way than to use a tool belt to carry these items around.

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Headlamp

Don’t be left in the dark. Always carry a headlamp so you can work safely in hard-to-see situations on set.

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Suggested Production Tools

Some students may wish to put together their own kit of additional production tools. This is not required, as the school will provide all the additional tools needed to perform each crew position. Should you wish to purchase some of your own personal gear, however, we’ve put together a suggested production tool guide with some recommendations.