Questions
Questions
- Do I need a membership to book a stage?
Yes, but Basic is free with any rental. It covers a one-time agreement and waiver.
- How do I become a member?
Apply online at /apply. Applications are reviewed weekly, and each tier has a limited number of seats.
- What do members save?
Crew saves 10 percent on stage bookings, Director 20 percent, Executive Producer 30 percent, on their own projects.
- How far ahead can I book?
Executive Producer 30 days, Director 21, Crew 14, Basic and public 7.
- What are the hours?
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Executive Producers have 24/7 access.
- What is the minimum booking?
Four hours for every stage booking.
- Can I bring clients or guests?
Yes. Every guest signs the digital waiver. Director members get three guest passes a month.
- Is there gear to rent?
Yes, a house package of cameras, lenses, lighting and grip in the gear cage. Cinema packages need a deposit and a certificate of insurance. Rental gear stays in the building.
- How do I cancel a membership?
To cancel, give 30 days' notice before your next billing date, from your portal or in writing. Your membership runs to the end of the last period you paid for. There is no cancellation fee.
- Where do I park?
The Z Lot on Library St., several Metropolis garages within walking distance, or metered street parking in two-hour limits.
- How do I load in?
Most shoots use the passenger elevator off Library St., which fits a cart or two. The freight elevator in the back alley needs to be scheduled through us; ask when you book.
- What comes with the bays?
Brick Bay is an exposed brick wall, as is. Seamless Bay takes a 9-foot seamless in one of nine colors, chosen at booking, at $25 a pull. Lighting kits are add-ons.
- Is Library St. Studios a coworking space?
No. It is a production club and a studio booked for shoots first. Crew members and up can book one of four hot desks, free, on days the floor is free.
- Who runs Library St. Studios?
Library St. Studios LLC, founded by three Detroit production professionals. Detroit Picture Company, a production company, is headquartered in the same space.