This form has been created to assist you and provide some flexibility in your schedule.

• You have a limit of 5 applications per semester.
• The application needs to be submitted a minimum of 48 hours before the date of the absence or shift change that will take place.
• If you do not plan ahead, you run the risk of having your application denied.
• Always provide a reason.

Exception: In cases of illness, after you have notified Admin, and you have found a replacement, the form can then be filled out (as an absence), within 24 hours.

Shift changes or absences that are in relation to production are still your responsibility to find a replacement, and in this case with the help of Admin or a Production manager of project. These cases do not count against your total.

Shift change/Absence form procedure

1. Plan ahead.
2. Fill out the form as far ahead of time to get approved.
3. Studio assistants are responsible for contacting other studio assistants to find someone to cover their shift. In case of shift change, studio assistant finds someone to replace their shift and they will then replace one of their shifts. Make that arrangement in advance. Have all of the information ready to go!
4. In case of absence, studio assistants will simply miss their shift and complete the form.
5. The reason for missing the shift should be indicated on the last section. This is important, and forms without this information will not be reviewed.
6. Complete the form and pay close attention to all fields.
7. You will receive a confirmation email that you have sent in your form successfully.
8. Head of Mediazone will give approval / denial.
9. Studio assistant is notified via email if the application is approved and can proceed.