Professional Documents
Culture Documents
SMU BROADCAST
& ENTERTAINMENT
SMU Broadcast & Entertainment (SMUBE) reserves the right to Request(s) should be submitted reasonably in advance to the
amend any allowance rates or additional charges without notice. date of event:
Video/Podcast Production requests: At least 1 month in
Any event/project requests that do not fall under the above advance
categories are evaluated case-by-case before determining the Event Support requests: At least 3 weeks in advance
rates. Talent requests: At least 2 weeks in advance
Services provided by SMUBE and its constituent wings will not Late requests will be subjected to an additional fee:
include the promotion of external events and/or organisation(s) Paid events: 10% of total charge
unrelated to that which SMUBE’s services are engaged, Non-paid events: $10 per talent/crew
notwithstanding any prior professional engagement between
SMUBE and that external event or organisation.
Cancellation fee (i.e. cancellations made within less than a week
of the event/project):
SMUBE will not loan its equipment without accompanying Paid events: 20% of total charge
manpower. All engagements will include both manpower and Non-paid events: $20 per talent/crew
rental of equipment. The club does not offer equipment rental
services.
Welfare to be provided for by organisers: Water, Food, and
Transportation Claims. This applies to events that require
Request(s) for SMUBE's services are subject to availability of reporting/leaving at odd hours (i.e. 11pm - 7am).
manpower and resources.
Rates exclude GST.
The rates are xed. There will be no pro-rating for events shorter than 4 hours.
Rates for emcees do not include scriptwriting services. Scriptwriting services are not provided by SMUBE emcees.
Scripts are to be provided by event organiser at least 2 weeks in advance to actual event or by the rst meeting with
emcee – whichever is earlier. Late dissemination will be chargeable as at $15 per emcee engaged. Scripts should be sent
in a fully written format and not listed in talking points, short lines, or phrases. Upon receipt of the base script, our emcees
may adapt it to their presentation style and make minor changes as agreed upon between the talent and client.
Script Readings that are on separate days from the event date, will be chargeable as per rehearsal rates.
Events where there is a break1 for more than or equivalent to 3 hours will be charged as a new event. *A break is where
the client will not require the emcee to provide any hosting services.
1A break is referred to periods in which the client will not require the emcee to provide any hosting services
OSL-organised Exceptions
The following ODOS-organised and ACF events will receive emcee support at no charge:
SMU Arts Festival ■ SMU Patron’s Day ■ SMU Vivace ■ SMU Freshmen Orientation ■ SMU Academic Year Opening Ceremony ■ SMU ACF Arts Camp Glam Night
The rates are xed. There will be no pro-rating for events shorter than 4 hours.
All requests should be submitted at least 3weeks in advance of the date of the event and are subject to SMUBE’s manpower and
resources availability.
We are only able to accommodate the event locations within SMU’s campus premises. Event locations held outside the main campus
(i.e. SMU Administrative Building, Prinsep Street Residences) will be subjected to an additional $10 per crew member.
In light with SMUBE’s safety measures, all events require a minimum of 3 crew members for set-up and tear down. Request(s) are
subjected to manpower availability for support.
Events where there is a break1 in the programme of more than 2 hours, the programme after the break will be charged as a new
event. These events will be subjected to a charge of 1 crew member for the duration of that break.
1A break is referred to periods in which crew members are not required to provide event support and the equipment is left on-site.
The charges for the break will be calculated as per the rates stated for subsequent hours of the event type. These charges may be waived
on the condition that the client is present to ensure security of the equipment throughout the break
OSL-organised Exceptions
The following ODOS-organised and ACF events will receive emcee support at no charge: SMU Arts Festival Opening ■ SMU Patron’s Day
■ SMU Vivace ■ SMU Freshmen Orientation ■ SMU Academic Year Opening Ceremony ■ SMU ACF Arts Camp Glam Night
Fees for lming and editing are subject to changes depending on the project’s dif culty/complexity. The rates
exclude graphics, animations, purchase of copyright music or any other copyrighted assets.
Transportations costs will be incurred for any lming outside the SMU premises. Any rehearsals or location recce
will also be incurred and factored under lming manpower and lming equipment charges.
Rates for video production do not include sound recording services and hosting services. Additional rates apply as
per SMUBE’s Talent service rates.
All requests must come in at least 1 month in advance and acceptance of request(s) are subject to SMUBE’s
manpower and resource availability at the time of receipt.
Delivery of video collaterals are available through the following methods: Thumb drive, Email, Dropbox, YouTube
or Google Drive. Other means are only permitted by special request only.
OSL-organised Exceptions
The following ODOS-organised and ACF events will receive emcee support at no charge:
SMU Arts Festival Opening ■ SMU Patron’s Day ■ SMU Vivace ■ SMU Freshmen Orientation
■ SMU Academic Year Opening Ceremony ■ SMU ACF Arts Camp Glam Night
Fees for production are subject to changes depending on the project’s dif culty/
complexity. The rates exclude graphics, animations, purchase of copyright music or
any other copyrighted assets.
SMUBE Campus Radio’s services must be engaged for usage of equipment. Strictly
no rental of equipment is provided.
OSL-organised Exceptions
The following ODOS-organised and ACF events will receive emcee support at no charge:
SMU Arts Festival Opening ■ SMU Patron’s Day ■ SMU Vivace ■ SMU Freshmen Orientation
■ SMU Academic Year Opening Ceremony ■ SMU ACF Arts Camp Glam Night
Emcees Event Day Creative Work (Creative/Corporate Video, Event Creative Work (Video Podcast) Live Streaming
$30 per emcee for rst 4 hours
$30 per crew for rst 4 hours
Coverage) $50 for conceptualisation, writing, planning
Manpower Charge:
$8 per emcee for every subsequent hour $8 per crew for every $50 for conceptualisation, directing, producing, writing, $15 per crew for the rst 4 hours
or part thereof
subsequent hour or part thereof
storyboarding, planning
Production $5 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or
Includes same-day rehearsal, Filming Manpower Charge:
part thereof
$5 per talent for every subsequent hour or Additional Rehearsals $15 per crew for the rst 4 hours
$5 for the rst 4 hours
part thereof
No Charge $5 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part Video Podcast & Equipment Package Charge:
$5 per hour for subsequent hour or part
thereof
$5 for the rst 4 hours
thereof
Emcee support includes complimentary Audio Visual Equipment Charge (Per Set):
Extra Camera Set Charge:
employed for event preparation purposes $5 per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
$5 for the rst 4 hours
$5 per hour for subsequent hour or part
only (online brie ngs, event day brie ngs, $5 per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
thereof
$5 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part $15 per crew for the rst 4 hours
All service packages come with a complimentary rst $10 per video
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NON-ACF CLUBS
The following rates apply to SMU’s CBds and the Clubs under the relevant constituent bodies.
Emcees Event Day Creative Work (Creative/Corporate Video, Event Creative Work (Video Podcast) Live Streaming
$40 per emcee for rst 4 hours
$60 per crew for rst 4 hours
Coverage) $100 for conceptualisation, writing, planning
Manpower Charge:
$10 per emcee for every subsequent hour $15 per crew for every $100 for conceptualisation, directing, producing, $40 per crew for the rst 4 hours
or part thereof
subsequent hour or part thereof
writing, storyboarding, planning
Production $15 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or
Includes same-day rehearsal, Filming Manpower Charge:
part thereof
$5 per talent for every subsequent hour or Additional Rehearsals $40 per crew for the rst 4 hours
$25 for the rst 4 hours
part thereof
$60 per crew for rst 4 hours
$15 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part Video Podcast & Equipment Package Charge:
$10 per hour for subsequent hour or part
$9 per crew for every thereof
$25 for the rst 4 hours
thereof
Additional Rehearsals subsequent hour or part thereof $10 per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
Emcee support includes complimentary Audio Visual Equipment Charge (Per Set):
Extra Camera Set Charge:
rst 30-min meeting – this can be $20 for the rst 4 hours
Extra Camera Set Charge:
$20 for the rst 4 hours
employed for event preparation purposes $10 per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
$20 for the rst 4 hours
$10 per hour for subsequent hour or part
only (online brie ngs, event day brie ngs, $10 per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
thereof
$10 per jockey for every subsequent hour Editing $10 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or
or part thereof
Manpower Charge:
Editing part thereof
$15 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part $40 per crew for the rst 4 hours
Equipment Charge:
any form of work with an emcee is $5 per hour for subsequent hour or part
chargeable. Equipment Charge (Per Set):
Equipment Charge (for editing):
thereof
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OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENT ORGANISED EVENTS
The following rates apply to ODOS. Do take note of service notes on the ODOS events that have special exceptions.
Emcees No Charge. Creative Work (Creative/Corporate Video, Event Creative Work (Video Podcast) Live Streaming
$80 per emcee for rst 4 hours
Coverage) $200 for conceptualisation, writing, planning
Manpower Charge:
$15 per emcee for every subsequent hour $200 for conceptualisation, directing, producing, $80 per crew for the rst 4 hours
or part thereof
writing, storyboarding, planning
Production $30 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or
Filming Manpower Charge:
part thereof
$8 per talent for every subsequent hour or $80 per crew for the rst 4 hours
$50 for the rst 4 hours
part thereof
$30 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part Video Podcast & Equipment Package Charge:
$20 per hour for subsequent hour or part
thereof
$50 for the rst 4 hours
thereof
Additional Rehearsals $20 per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
Emcee support includes complimentary Audio Visual Equipment Charge (Per Set):
Extra Camera Set Charge:
rst 30-min meeting – this can be $40 for the rst 4 hours
Extra Camera Set Charge:
$40 for the rst 4 hours
employed for event preparation purposes $15 per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
$40 for the rst 4 hours
$15 per hour for subsequent hour or part
only (online brie ngs, event day brie ngs, $15 per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
thereof
$15 per jockey for every subsequent hour Editing $25 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or
or part thereof
Manpower Charge:
Editing part thereof
$30 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part $80 per crew for the rst 4 hours
Equipment Charge:
thereof
$30 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
$50 for the rst 4 hours
*Subsequent script readings, rehearsals, or $15 per hour for subsequent hour or part
any form of work with an emcee is Equipment Charge (Per Set):
Equipment Charge (for editing):
thereof
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C4SR/COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS EVENTS
The following rates apply to local community service projects (CSP) and require proof of C4SR endorsement for rates.
No charge. Event Day Creative Work (Creative/Corporate Video, Event Creative Work (Video Podcast) Live Streaming
$30 per crew for rst 4 hours
Coverage $100 for conceptualisation, writing, planning
Manpower Charge:
$8 per crew for every $100 for conceptualisation, directing, producing, $40 per crew for the rst 4 hours
set-up and tear down Filming $40 per crew for the rst 4 hours
Manpower Charge:
$15 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
Equipment Charge:
$15 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part Video Podcast & Equipment Package Charge:
$10 per hour for subsequent hour or part
thereof
$25 for the rst 4 hours
thereof
$15 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part $40 per crew for the rst 4 hours
Equipment Charge:
thereof
$15 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
$25 for the rst 4 hours
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SMU CORPORATE OFFICES
The following rates apply to all of SMU’s corporate offices.
Emcees Event Day Creative Work (Creative/Corporate Video, Event Creative Work (Video Podcast) Live Streaming
$80 per emcee for rst 4 hours
$60 per crew for rst 4 hours
Coverage) $200 for conceptualisation, writing, planning
Manpower Charge:
$15 per emcee for every subsequent hour $18 per crew for every $200 for conceptualisation, directing, producing, $80 per crew for the rst 4 hours
or part thereof
subsequent hour or part thereof
writing, storyboarding, planning
Production $30 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or
Includes same-day rehearsal, Filming Manpower Charge:
part thereof
$8 per talent for every subsequent hour or Equipment Charge $80 per crew for the rst 4 hours
$50 for the rst 4 hours
part thereof
Base Package : $100
1 $30 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part Video Podcast & Equipment Package Charge:
$20 per hour for subsequent hour or part
Includes:
thereof
$50 for the rst 4 hours
thereof
rst 30-min meeting – this can be 2 x Speakers (incl. $40 for the rst 4 hours
Extra Camera Set Charge:
$40 for the rst 4 hours
instrument
$30 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part $80 per crew for the rst 4 hours
Equipment Charge:
any form of work with an emcee is $15 per hour for subsequent hour or part
chargeable. 1 Base Package can Equipment Charge (Per Set):
Equipment Charge (for editing):
thereof
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EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONS
The following rates apply to non-SMU offices and organisations and are subjected to prevailing 8% GST.
Emcees Event Day Creative Work (Creative/Corporate Video, Event Creative Work (Video Podcast) Live Streaming
$100 per emcee per hour
$60 per crew for rst 4 hours
Coverage) $300 for conceptualisation, writing, planning
Manpower Charge:
$18 per crew for every $300 for conceptualisation, directing, producing, $150 per crew for the rst 4 hours
Emcee support includes complimentary Equipment Charge $150 per crew for the rst 4 hours
$125 for the rst 4 hours
1 $80 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part Video Podcast & Equipment Package Charge:
$35 per hour for subsequent hour or part
employed for event preparation purposes Includes:
thereof
$125 for the rst 4 hours
thereof
or part thereof
$20 for the rst 4 hours
Extra Mic Set Charge:
Additional Rehearsals
Includes same-day rehearsal
Additional Equipment $10 per hour for subsequent hour or part thereof
$40 for the rst 4 hours
Manpower Charge:
Microphone - $20
Speaker - $30
Editing $75 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or
*Subsequent script readings, rehearsals, or Mic Stand - $10
Manpower Charge:
Editing part thereof
any form of work with an emcee is Instrument Charge - $15 per $150 for the rst 4 hours
Manpower Charge:
chargeable. instrument
$80 per crew per hour for subsequent hour or part $150 per crew for the rst 4 hours
Equipment Charge:
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