Austin Studios, operated by the Austin Film Society, is a centrally
located, 20-acre film production facility that consists of 10,000
square feet of production office space and 100,000 square feet of
production space in five stages. We have areas for set construction,
wardrobe, storage, and filming, in addition to acres of paved ares for
parking trucks and trailers. With lots of space, world class on-site
vendors, great local crews and actors, and beautiful locations in
Austin and surrounding areas, Austin Studios provides a competitively
priced production alternative to Los Angeles.
For more information including floorplans, stage photos and a filmography of the facility, visit www.austinstudios.org. To discuss rental availability and rates, contact Director of Operations Catherine Parrington at 512-322-0145 x3208.
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Developments on Austin Studios & Soundcheck
The Austin Film Society is delighted to announce that we have completed negotiations with a new long-term tenant at Austin Studios, Soundcheck Austin.
The process will conclude with a vote by City Council at their August
27th meeting (date changed!), and we are asking you to contact them to express your
support.
Here is what we have agreed to. AFS and Soundcheck will remodel
Stage 4 into seven rehearsal studios (ranging from 800 to 2,400 square
feet), vendor showrooms, offices and lockers for equipment and set
storage. Upgrades to the metal building will include insulation, HVAC,
electrical service, and soundproofing–all designed to meet a minimum
2-star rating with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. Soundcheck
will invest $500,000 up front and AFS will invest up to $475,000, which
we have borrowed from a charitable foundation that believes in our
mission. Long term, this makes Stage 4 a more viable and valuable asset
to Austin Studios, regardless of how long Soundcheck remains a
subtenant. Continue reading & comment >>
Background
Important Update from Austin Studios
AFS's first of several public announcements about the Soundcheck Austin negotiations
Questions and concerns raised at the June 25 public forum
Published after the open forum to hear concerns
An Open Letter to the Community
Richard Linklater's thoughts on the Soundcheck Austin deal
Support Soundcheck Austin at Austin Studios
AFS requests support when lease terms were finalized
Soundcheck Austin Sublease Fact Sheet
Facts about the proposed sublease agreement