Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
Can we bring in outside equipment?
You can always bring in your own cameras / lenses and check our list of free included gear. Gear listed in our Additional Gear section must be rented from us as opposed to an outside rental house. Any gear not in out inventory list may be rented from an outside vendor.
Do we need a COI to shoot at Contra Studios?
For shoots with under 15 people, a COI is not required to shoot at Contra Studios
Can we bring in outside catering?
Yes you may bring in outside catering
Can we start shooting at 7 a.m. or earlier?
Yes you can set your call time to whenever you want.
What's the minimum amount of hours we can shoot?
Presently we offer Full Days (10 hrs) / Half Days (5 hrs) / 3 hr shoot package
Can you donate your studio for free in return for editorial credits?
Currently we can only offer a friends and family rate for editorial shoots.
Can you help us source outside gear for our shoot?
Yes, our fee for sourcing gear is 20% of the overall cost of the gear rental.
Can you help us find crew / talent for our shoot?
Yes, having produced shoots for 10 years, we can refer you to crew and talent that have a history of delivering
Are you open during the Corona Virus Lockdown?
We will consider opening up for certain shoots, but no events or castings until April
We're looking to do a quick shoot- what's the least expensive studio option?
We offer a 3 hr studio package for $550 includes lights and grip.
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No, no matter which studio you rent, you’ll have exclusive use of the main area. Typically we only rent the space to one client at a time. Renting the full floor gives you use of both studios
You can always bring in your own cameras / lenses. However rentals that are on our in-house list need to go thru us as opposed to an outside rental house.
You can set your call time to whenever you want, however check with us for additional fees for early start time before 7 a.m.
Yes we have relationships with reputable houses to source any gear you may need.
Presently we offer Full Days (10 hrs) / Half Days (5 hrs) & a 3 hr shoot package.
Yes, we have access to some of the best talent in NYC- everything from DPs & Line Producers to Gaffers and PAs- we can help you put together a team within your budget.
Depending on the Shoot, we may or may not require a COI
Yes you may bring in outside catering
We offer special rates for editorial shoots, students, and emerging designers. Contact us for a quote.
We offer a 3 hr studio package in Studio A for $450 includes lights and grip.