A studio membership designed for artists.
A studio program for independent artists and art groups working within film and media production in Austin.
Apply now →Studio tour included with every application review.
Great work comes from play. And play means taking risks — risks you can't afford if every hour costs money. So we built a studio where artists can experiment, fail, and try again without watching the clock.
For artists at every stage.
- Studio + equipment access during business hours
- No monthly limit on studio time
- All member perks included
- Member exhibition + events + The Roster
6 mo minimum · paid on the 1st
- 24/7 studio + equipment access
- No monthly limit on studio time
- All member perks included
- Member exhibition + events + The Roster
6 mo minimum · paid on the 1st
Become a friend
of Cinemaker.
Everything a working artist needs.
In the studios
- 01 Studios1,300 sq ft black box with 18ft ceilings and a garage door. 1,300 sq ft white box with natural light and a private restroom. Both with sinks and running water.
- 02 Pro lightingARRI, Amaran, and more. Softboxes, reflectors, V-flats, gels.
- 03 Full grip & supportApple boxes, C-stands, sandbags, flags, scrims. Always on hand.
- 04 Backdrops & propsBlack, white, grey + seasonal colors. Rotating prop library.
- 05 Hair, makeup & wardrobeDedicated talent prep area, properly lit for quick changes.
- 06 Fiber + iMac stationHigh-speed internet. Tethered shooting and editing ready.
- 07 Easy in, easy outGround-floor loading, on-site parking, climate control.
With membership
- 01 Member exhibitionsFour member exhibitions a year, limited to three members per showcase. Open call exclusive to members.
- 02 Class discounts15% off all classes at Austin School of Film — our sister program and 30-year-running community film school.
- 03 Partner networkDiscounts at Austin Movie Gear & Holland Photo Imaging.
- 04 Cinemaker ConnectQuarterly IRL meet-ups for the member community.
- 05 Mobile booking24/7 access to a mobile-friendly scheduler. Book on the go.
- 06 The RosterListed on our creative database for hirers & producers.
- 07 Canopy community45,000 sq ft arts complex. Collaborators down the hall.
- 08 Member Discord channelStay connected with the community between studio visits.
- 09 Input on what's nextHelp shape the next studios. Yes — we're trying to expand.
Our hours.
- Monday
- 10am – 6pm
- Tuesday
- 10am – 6pm
- Wednesday
- 10am – 10pm
- Thursday
- 10am – 10pm
- Friday
- 10am – 10pm
- Saturday
- 10am – 6pm
- Sunday
- 10am – 6pm
- 24/7 members
- Anytime.
The Canopy.
East Austin.
916 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX
Our studios inside The Canopy Art Complex — a 45,000 sq ft arts complex in East Austin with a coffee shop on site and other amazing creative businesses.
Neighbors include galleries, photo studios, dance companies, music venues, and fellow nonprofit arts orgs — collaborators are just down the hall.
(737) 315-6248 · Mon–Fri 10am – 6pm
Media artists working at the intersection of art and technology — across disciplines, scales, and stages.