TAIS provides professional, specialized animation production studios for artists engaged in the creation of independent animated work. TAIS is pleased to provide access to resources designed to meet the needs of artist-driven productions. Our five (5) private workstations come fully equipped. Scroll down to see rental prices for each station, our current studio availability, and the studio reservation request form. You must be a TAIS Studio Member to book studios. QUESTIONS? Contact TAIS at studio@tais.ca to arrange a tour!

TAIS-FLOOR-PLAN

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LIST OF STUDIOS:

STUDIO 1 – PC, 3D animating and rendering, VR station, overall size 8′-0″ x 10′-0″

STUDIO 2 – iMac, DSLR/16mm Oxberry table and camera, 2D / top-down stop motion animating station, overall size 10′-0″ x 10′-0″

STUDIO 3 – iMac, flex space, overall size 10′-0″ x 10′-0″

STUDIO 4 *Lotte Reiniger Studio* – iMac, DSLR, stop motion animating station, overall size 8′-0″ x 10′-0″

STUDIO 5 – iMac, flex space, overall size 12′-0″ x 17′-0″

MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE – couch, seating for 20-25 (*optional), folding tables (*optional), projection screen, overall size 20′-0″ x 20′-0″

 

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CURRENT STUDIO BOOKINGS:

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FOR DETAILS ON PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT: CLICK HERE

 

 

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STUDIO BOOKING RATES:

TAIS has three (3) booking rate categories available: SELF-FUNDED, FUNDED, and THIRD PARTY/Producer-driven. We also offer a PRODUCTION SUPPORT PROGRAM – Details HERE

 

SELF-FUNDED RATES

TAIS Self-Funded rates are designed to be affordable and budget-friendly for independent artists with no external funding from a grant or other form of sponsorship for their project.

BOOKING RATES
Studio 1 $20 Day / $40 Weekend* / $60 Week / $200 Month
Studio 2 $30 Day / $60 Weekend* / $80 Week / $250 Month
Studio 3 $30 Day / $60 Weekend* / $80 Week / $250 Month
Studio 4 $20 Day / $40 Weekend* / $60 Week / $200 Month
Studio 5 $40 Day / $80 Weekend* / $120 Week / $400 Month
Multi-purpose space $50 Day rate only
*Weekend is 3-days: Friday-Sunday

 

FUNDED RATES

TAIS Funded rates are designed to be affordable and budget-friendly for the independent production budget. This rate category is intended for independent artists with external funding from a grant or other form of sponsorship, or for those without funding who self-determine their ability to pay the funded rates.

BOOKING RATES
Studio 1 $40 Day / $80 Weekend* / $100 Week / $300 Month
Studio 2 $50 Day / $100 Weekend* / $120 Week / $350 Month
Studio 3 $50 Day / $100 Weekend* / $120 Week / $350 Month
Studio 4 $40 Day / $80 Weekend* / $100 Week / $300 Month
Studio 5 $70 Day / $140 Weekend* / $160 Week / $500 Month
Multi-purpose space $75 Day rate only
*Weekend is 3-days: Friday-Sunday

 

THIRD PARTY RATES

Third-party rates are for producer-driven projects in which an independent artist is engaged as a contract employer or employee. In these cases, the person making the reservation must be a Studio member. Additional terms of use apply – contact studio@tais.ca for details. A Third Party studio reservation can be made no sooner than 14 days in advance of start date (inquiries are welcome up to 4-6 weeks in advance).

BOOKING RATES
Studio 1 $75 Day / $150 Weekend* / $175 Week / $575 Month
Studio 2 $80 Day / $160 Weekend* / $200 Week / $725 Month
Studio 3 $80 Day / $160 Weekend* / $200 Week / $725 Month
Studio 4 $75 Day / $150 Weekend* / $175 Week / $575 Month
Studio 5 $100 Day / $200 Weekend* / $300 Week / $1000 Month
Multi-purpose space $120 Day rate only
*Weekend is 3-days: Friday-Sunday

 

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TERMS OF USE POLICY

STUDIO USE & BOOKING CANCELLATION/MODIFICATIONS

• All studio and equipment booking revenues go to support the programming and operations of TAIS.
• Bookings allow 24 HOUR ACCESS to the studio.
• Bookings rates INCLUDE use of a computer and production equipment, IN STUDIO ONLY. Offsite use of TAIS equipment must be booked separately. Where equipment needs overlap with other studio bookings the studio manager will set a sharing schedule; limits on use by one booking may be set by the studio manager where deemed necessary.
• TAIS Studio Members maintain rights to the work they create at TAIS. The use of TAIS resources does however require acknowledgement of TAIS for production assistance (see below Acknowledging TAIS)
• Studio use of equipment and resources are prioritized for non-commercial, independent productions though we accept Third-Party rentals for commercial, non-independent and/or producer-driven productions on a case-by-case basis.
• Members bringing their own equipment into TAIS studios must get prior approval from the studio manager at the time of booking confirmation, and must provide a complete list of equipment being brought into the studio.
• TAIS does not provide general technical assistance; specialized consultation can be arranged by TAIS, by request
• Members must agree to maintain the security and safety of the facility, equipment, and adhere to a code of conduct that respects the rights of all studio users, guests, staff, and integrity of TAIS resources.

CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION OF STUDIO BOOKINGS
• SELF-FUNDED / FUNDED RATES – Full refund available if booking is cancelled more than 2 days in advance of start date. No refunds available for cancellations within 2 days of start date. Additional charges may apply if booking dates are modified within 2 days of start date.
• THIRD-PARTY RATE – Full refund available if booking is cancelled more than 7 days in advance of start date. No refunds available for cancellations within 7 days of start date. Additional charges may apply if booking dates are modified within 7 days in advance of start date.

 

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ACKNOWLEDGING TAIS

Details HERE

 

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TO BOOK A STUDIO:

  • You must be a current Studio Member
  • You must complete and submit the STUDIO RESERVATION REQUEST FORM below