Welcome to CINEMAKER's Studio Access Program.
You are now a member of a nonprofit studio program built so artists can experiment without watching the clock. Everything you need is on this page.
Your membership.
The short version
In the studios
- Studio time, booked online, no monthly cap on hours
- Access to both studios: White Box 101 and Black Box 110
- Pro lighting, full grip and support, backdrops and props
- Hair, makeup and wardrobe area, fiber internet and iMac stations
- Ground floor loading, on site parking, climate control
With membership
- CINEMAKER Connect, our quarterly exhibition series
- Listing on The Roster, our directory for hirers and producers
- Member Discord and community events
- Input on what we build next
General access
$165 a month. Studio and equipment access during business hours, no monthly limit on studio time.
24/7 access
$265 a month. Round the clock studio and equipment access, no monthly limit on studio time.
How it runs
Six month minimum. Payments draw on the 1st of the month. Cancelling needs 30 days notice by email.
Questions about your membership
Billing, plan changes, bookings, gear, access.
member@austinfilmschool.org · (737) 315-6248
Reset & check out.
15 minutes, inside your booked time. The reset is the rent.
Strike & store
Power down. Coil cables, gear back in its case on its shelf.
Reset the studio
Props and furniture back to their homes. Backdrop paper wound up, tables and surfaces wiped with Clorox, makeup area reset, messes swept.
Report & check out
Report any damage to gear or accessories, then check out with a staff member.
Strike list · every reservation
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The 15 minute buffer
There is a 15 minute gap between bookings. Use yours, not someone else's.
Booking, rules & hours.
Studio hours
| Day | General access |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am to 10pm |
| Thursday | 10am to 10pm |
| Friday | 10am to 10pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 6pm |
| Sunday | 10am to 6pm |
24/7 members have all access, any time. General members must book within these hours.
Check in
Staff are on site Monday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm. They answer questions and help you get your reservation started.
After 6pm, Artist Access Coordinators are on site during studio hours. They have limited knowledge and cannot help with more complex studio questions.
If you need help with gear or setup, book between 9am and 6pm.
Bring with you
- Your talent and crew
- Props and wardrobe
- Your own kit and camera package
- SD cards and batteries
- A tether cable for the 4K monitor, a trigger for the strobes
- Anything else your production needs
How to book
- Use your membership name and email, or the booking gets cancelled.
- Book the whole block. Setup, shoot, breakdown, and your 15 minute reset all happen inside your reservation.
- Book up to 35 days out. Need something further ahead? Email us and we will look at it case by case.
- Three hours max on the scheduler. Email us for an extended reservation.
- Not shooting? Cancel. Someone else needs the slot.
- Slot not showing? Email us anyway.
House rules
- Only handle gear you can operate. Ask if unsure.
- Keep the dock, window walls, and aisles clear.
- Report damage right away. You will not be in trouble.
- Reset inside your booked time. Studios that are not reset properly may incur a $50 fee.
- Take your gear with you. We are not responsible for anything left on site.
- Respect the space. Leave it clean and in order.
The studios & what is in them.
Full White Box inventory
Lighting
- Arri 3 light fresnel kit
- 1x Amaran 300c
- 2x Godox SL60W
- 2x Frovetic LED panels
- 2x Godox strobes, 2x Neewer strobe sets
- 1x ring light, 1x Genaray SpectroLED
- 1x Lee Color Tran hot light
- 2x Neewer beauty dishes, 1x octa dome softbox
- 2x 24x32 Westcott softboxes, Bowens mount
- 1x 12x56 Glow softbox with grid, 1x Normon softbox
- Underside reflector, assorted gels
Grip and support
- 7x C stands, 5x light stands, baby stand
- 2x wheeled combo with grip head, 1x with boom head
- 9x knuckles, 5x arms with knuckles
- Assorted clamps and C47s, gaff tape
- 9x sandbags, 2x full and 2x half apple boxes
- 2x V flats, 2x3 silk, 2x3 flag
- 10x crates of stingers and surge protectors
- Retractable 3 outlet power cable, protective gloves
Backdrops and stations
- Assorted backdrops
- Elgato green screen
- iMac station
- 55 inch 4K monitor with cart, tether cable required
- 2x rolling equipment carts, Uline cart
- Phone tripod
- Steamer, iron
- Changing and makeup area, small clothing rack
Prop furniture
- Blue velvet couch
- 2x Eiffel dining chairs, 2x stools, 3x Paris tower armchairs
- Black leather and white leather Wassily chairs
- Green velvet, pink velvet, Rivoli, acrylic and Tormod chairs
- 24 inch vintage TV, disco ball, lamps
- Totes of assorted small props
- Mini trampoline
Full Black Box inventory
Lighting
- Arri 3 light kit
- 1x 750W spotlight
- 2x Hensel strobe kit, trigger required
- 3x Aputure small LED panels
- 2x Dracast LED panels
- 2x Kino-Flo tube lights, plus 2 spare bulbs
- 1x Neewer 1x3 softbox, Bowens mount
- 1x Godox P120L octobox
- 2x Hensel umbrellas, 2x Bowens standard reflectors
- Assorted Arri scrims and gels
Grip and support
- 7x C stands, 9x light stands, rolling combo stand
- 4x knuckles with arms, 18x assorted clamps
- 7x sandbags
- Apple boxes, full, half and quarter
- V flat, 3x assorted flags, 3x silks, 2x3 mesh scrim
- Stingers, 3x self retracting cord reels, gaff tape
- 3 pairs of gloves
Backdrops and stations
- 6x 5ft seamless paper backdrops
- 9ft white backdrop, mylar rolls, Savage paperweight
- 55 inch 4K monitor on wheels
- 2x projectors, projector stand, 10ft HDMI cord
- 3x film grade tripods
- Jolican H80 tripod, phone tripod
Props and build
- Chesterfield sofa, bench, variable height stool kit
- Red, wire, Eiffel, birch, cashmere, clear and office chairs
- Folding chair cart with 45 chairs, 8x folding tables
- 2x 4ft black desks
- 1x 8x8 and 2x 6x4 mobile walls
- 12ft and 4ft ladders, clothing rack, broom and dustpan
Community, connection & exhibition.
CINEMAKER Connect
Our quarterly exhibition series. Each edition opens a call to all active members to submit work made in the studios, and we curate three members per exhibition on a rotating basis.
Watch your email and the Discord for each open call. Work made on your booked time is eligible.
Join the Discord
Open calls, last minute slots, crew requests, gear questions, and the people using the studios alongside you.
Get on The Roster
Our public directory of local filmmakers, photographers, and media artists, built so hirers and producers can find you.
Tag your shoots
Post what you make here and tag us. It is how the program stays visible, funded, and open.
Member feedback.
Broken gear, a booking problem, an idea for the space, or something we should keep doing. Members shape what we build next.
Questions, answered.
Not here? Email the studio team.
How do I book a studio?
Online, using the name and email on your membership.
How long can I book for?
Members can book up to three hours on the scheduler. If you would like more time in the studio, email us for an extended reservation.
There is no cap on daily hours, but please be mindful and only use what you need.
How far ahead can I book?
Up to 35 days out. If you need a date beyond that, email us and we will look at it case by case.
The time I want is not available.
Email us. Some slots can be opened that the scheduler does not show.
When can I move to 24/7 access?
After three months of membership. 24/7 access is $265 a month. Email us and we will switch you over.
How does billing and cancellation work?
Payments draw on the 1st of the month, with a six month minimum. Cancelling takes 30 days notice and must be emailed to member@austinfilmschool.org.
Is anyone on site to help?
Staff are on site Monday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm, to answer questions and help you start your reservation.
After 6pm, Artist Access Coordinators are on site during studio hours with limited knowledge, so they cannot assist with more complex studio questions. For help with gear or setup, book between 9am and 6pm.
What gear comes with my membership?
Everything listed in the studio inventories on this page. Anything not on those lists, bring your own.
Is the gear list guaranteed?
No. Gear moves between studios, breaks, and gets retired. Double check at check in with our team member before building a shot list around one piece.
Can I bring clients, crew or talent?
Yes. Tell staff who is coming beforehand. You are responsible for your crew, your talent, and the studio.
Can I shoot paid or commercial work?
Yes. Members shoot client work, portfolios, music videos, and commercial jobs here. That is what the program is for.
How much cleanup is expected?
15 minutes, inside your booked time. Gear in its case, C stands soldiered with knuckle and arm, props and furniture to their homes, tables and surfaces wiped with Clorox, makeup area reset, messes swept, trash bagged, lights off.
We do not reset studios after reservations. A studio that is not reset properly and left a mess may incur a $50 fee, charged automatically to the card on file.
I left something behind.
Email us and we will look, but we are not responsible for any gear left on site that is not our own, no exceptions. Double check you have everything before you leave.
Something broke, or a piece is missing.
Tell staff right away. You will not be in trouble. The problem is the next person finding it mid shoot.
What am I not allowed to move?
White Box: the mini fridge, coffee pot, and loft, unless staff help. Both studios: keep the dock, window walls, and aisles clear.
Which studio should I book?
White Box (101): natural light, restroom, makeup area. Portraits and daylight looks.
Black Box (110): 18ft ceilings, loading dock, mobile walls. Controlled lighting and big builds.
How do I get into CINEMAKER Connect?
Each quarter we open a call to all active members. Submit work you made in the studios, and we curate three members per exhibition on a rotating basis.
Where do I park and how do I get in?
916 Springdale Rd, on site parking. White Box in Building 5, Black Box in Building 4 off Gunter St. Locked door? Call (737) 315-6248.
Terms & conditions.
The terms you agreed to at sign up, in plain language. We update these from time to time and always notify members of changes.
Membership & billing
- Memberships run on a six month minimum. Payments draw on the 1st of the month.
- General access is $165 a month. 24/7 access is $265 a month, available after three months of membership.
- Cancellation requires 30 days written notice by email to member@austinfilmschool.org. Plan changes must also be sent by email.
- Membership is individual and not transferable.
Studio use
- Book under the name and email on your membership. Bookings that do not match may be cancelled.
- Setup, shoot, breakdown, and your 15 minute reset all happen inside your reserved block.
- The scheduler opens 35 days ahead. Dates beyond that are considered case by case.
- Bookings longer than three hours need approval in advance.
- You are responsible for your crew, talent, and guests while on site.
Equipment
- Studio gear stays in the studios and is used on site only.
- Only operate equipment you are trained and comfortable using.
- Inventory is subject to change without notice.
- Report damage or missing items to staff immediately.
- Personal gear is your responsibility. CINEMAKER is not responsible for any gear left on site that is not our own, no exceptions.
Reset & condition of the space
- Studios are returned to their layout map at the end of every booking, using the strike list on this page.
- A 15 minute buffer sits between bookings for the reset.
- CINEMAKER does not reset studios after reservations. A studio that is not reset properly and left a mess may incur a $50 fee, charged automatically to the card on file.
- Repeated failure to reset may affect booking privileges.
Content & exhibition
- You own the work you make here.
- Submitting to CINEMAKER Connect is voluntary and open to active members.
- We may share tagged or submitted work in our promotion, with credit.
The full document
The complete Terms & Conditions were attached to your membership confirmation and are available on request.
Finding the studios.
Arriving
Park on site. Come early on your first visit. Locked door? Call the number below.
Loading in
The Black Box dock is on the Gunter St side. Keep it clear once you are unloaded.
Getting here
- White Box 101: Building 5.
- Black Box 110: Building 4, off Gunter St.
- Ground floor loading, on site parking.
Neighbours
Galleries, photo studios, dance companies, music venues, and fellow nonprofits. Collaborators are down the hall.
Show us what you make
Tag your shoots @cinemakerstudios.
The studios.
