Anecdote's
Studio Annex
Anecdote's STUDIO ANNEX is attached to the cafe in the former Proper Barbershop space.
The room offers about 400sf of studio space, and can be rented out for small film/photography shoots, private classes, trunk shows, project work time, meetings, and more.
- It has a pipe and drape "semi-permanent" backdrop with fabric panels (default is sheer white, or a variety of custom color panels can be purchased or rented in its place) on the far end, and large street-facing windows on the near side with blinds. The sides feature white subway tiles and very light blue painted walls. There's also a 10'x10' backdrop stand available if you'd like to bring or rent a paper roll. Currently 12' wide x 9' tall side flats and a 14' wide x 9' tall back flat are up and can be built out for alternative backgrounds. Have a project vision? Reach out and let's chat!
- Overhead fluorescent shop lights can be individually turned on or off at staff request.
- Crews typically bring in their own gear for film or photo shoots, but equipment is available to rent from our partners if desired. (Pictured is a set-up for a Degotelo Studios film shoot.)
- Space rental includes optional use of 8 work tables on casters that can be collapsed if not needed, as well as up to 32 stackable chairs, and free wi-fi.
- The all-gender single-stall bathrooms in the hallway are shared with the cafe.
- Coffee & water service and snacks are included with half-day and full-day rentals.
- The capacity limit for this space is 30 people with no build-out, but 10 is more comfortable when flats are up; for half or full-day film shoots, the cafe may be used as an overflow break area if reservations are made (the seating there is 54).
- Masks are required at all times on-site if you aren't fully vaccinated unless seated at an assigned table in the cafe. Talent in film/photo shoots may remove his/her mask when being filmed if maintaining 6 feet from others not in their same household, 25 feet under certain performance conditions. Crews/all guests will be required to bring their own PPE and follow all city, state, federal, and industry-specific health & safety regulations. Film shoots should bring their own COVID Safety Compliance Officer as part of Crew, or you may hire one from Anecdote if desired.
- The studio must be left in the condition in which it was found, or a damages and/or cleaning bill will be charged to renter. NO LIQUID is allowed to stand on the floors. Studio Annex will sanitize room and high-touch surfaces beforehand and afterward. Any oversized or overly-messy trash must be carried out.
- Currently offering discounts on baseline room rates during the pandemic, subject to change. Please email [email protected] to make a reservation and arrange a deposit.
Baseline rates show the default minimum cost for use of the space. If renting the space for the purpose of revenue-generation as in ticketed events, classes with student fees, charge-for-entry setups, retail sales, etc., the cost will be 15% of event sales if over the minimum rates (this does not apply to most film or video shoots). Rates are based on real costs to offer the space and are not generating profit for Studio Annex -- we know it's hard to find affordable spaces in Denver with low-hour commitments and we want to encourage your creative work and enterprises with access!
For Mon.-Thurs. rentals between 7am and 7pm:
Regular Annex Rates:
$65/hr (for 1-4 hours)
$300/half day (up to 5 hours)
$500/full day (up to 10 hours)
Overtime hours billed at $70/hr
Rental time must include set-up, take-down, and clean-up time.
For Fri.-Sun. rentals between 7am and 7pm:
Regular Annex Rates:
$75/hr (for 1-4 hours)
$350/half day (up to 5 hours)
$600/full day (up to 10 hours)
Overtime hours billed at $100/hr
Rental time must include set-up, take-down, and clean-up time.
For Mon.-Thurs. rentals between 7am and 7pm:
Discounted Annex Rates:
$45/hr (for 1-4 hours)
$215/half day (up to 5 hours)
$400/full day (up to 10 hours)
Overtime hours billed at $50/hr
Rental time must include set-up, take-down, and clean-up time.
For Fri.-Sun. rentals between 7am and 7pm:
Discounted Annex Rates:
$50/hr (for 1-4 hours)
$240/half day (up to 5 hours)
$450/full day (up to 10 hours)
Overtime hours billed at $75/hr
Rental time must include set-up, take-down, and clean-up time.
- In addition, Emily from Studio Annex Produces, Directs, and does Art Department freelance and for Degotelo Studios, which can provide full video production needs and has created work for such clients as The Denver Art Museum, Frontier Airlines, CIRC, other NGOs, and independent artists. Feel free to reach out via email if you're looking to hire a video production team! [email protected]
- Anecdote also offers custom classes and workshops if you'd like to host a Maker Party or Special Event. Minimum guest count varies by class type and will be identified in the class menu description, coming soon to online ordering!
Historic Cabin Interior Set Build for "Tim's Cabin," a short by Kamiya Willoughby. Actor pictured is Erik Thurston. Set built by Emily Hurd.