Walkaway Wraps

Request approval for streamlined wrap procedures where equipment remains at a shooting location overnight.

Overview

Walkaway wraps refer to situations in which production equipment remains at a shooting location overnight rather than being fully wrapped out at the end of the day. The standard expectation for location shoots is that all school equipment will be packed up and removed daily, but under limited circumstances capstone productions may request approval for a walkaway wrap.

These restrictions exist to protect school equipment from theft, damage, or environmental exposure; to help restore the location owner’s space to normal use at the end of each shoot day; and to support the educational experience of the crew by reinforcing proper wrap procedures and equipment handling practices. Because leaving equipment overnight introduces additional risks and responsibilities, walkaway wraps require careful review and approval before they are permitted.

Requesting a Walkaway Wrap

On FC and MC productions only, students may request a walkaway wrap, but permission will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Approval is at the discretion of the the Head of Set Operations, and the following conditions must be met:

  1. Requests must be made prior to the start of the show’s first day of production.
  2. Walkaway wraps may not be requested for family homes or other residential locations.
  3. Production must resume the day following the walkaway wrap. There cannot be any days off between the walkaway wrap and resuming of production.
  4. All department heads on the crew must approve the plan for the walkaway wrap.
  5. The Producer must provide a detailed description of which pieces of equipment would remain at the location and the reasons for why a walkaway wrap is being requested. Approval will only be given for rigging, where the extensiveness of the tear-down is a major factor.
  6. The Producer must provide a detailed plan for how the equipment will be secured safely at the location, to prevent theft/damage and to prevent injury to anyone who may enter the location before the crew returns.
  7. The Producer must provide a security professional to sit with the equipment overnight. The Head of Set Operations will determine whether or not a specific individual is approved for this task.