Studio Hire Guide + House Rules

⚠️ Quick Start (read this first):

This is a private working studio, not a commercial venue. Thanks for treating the space with respect, and welcome.

  • - Cyclorama: Do not step on the curve/cove.

    - One point of contact: nominate 1 person to receive the run-through and brief the crew.

    - Use only approved gear/spaces: if it wasn’t agreed in advance, don’t touch it.

    - No access: storage, fridge, cabinets, drawers.

    - Capacity: max 6 people on-site unless approved in advance.

    - Rubbish: small amounts inside, food/catering waste to outside bins.

Booking + payment

  • Bookings are confirmed only once the full hire fee is paid.

  • No dates are held without payment.

  • Payment confirms acceptance of these terms.

Overtime

  • Overtime is $100/hour.

  • Overtime is subject to approval and availability (it may not be possible if we have other bookings).

  • Overtime must be requested before the end of the booking.

  • If approved, overtime is billed from your booked end time until the studio has been fully cleared and reset.

One point of contact (required)

  • Please nominate one person as the on-site point of contact.

  • A quick facility run-through will be done with that person at the start.

  • It’s their responsibility to brief the full crew and make sure these rules are followed.

Equipment + storage (do not touch unless agreed)

  • Only use equipment/spaces that have been explicitly included/approved for your booking.

  • If it hasn’t been agreed in advance, do not touch it.

  • Do not access studio storage or personal/staff areas, including:

    • storage shelves/areas

    • fridge

    • cabinets

    • drawers

  • If you need something, ask first.

Responsibility + damage

  • If you use any approved equipment (stands, lights, modifiers, etc.), you are responsible for safe use and returning it exactly as found.

  • If anything is damaged during your booking (studio, fixtures, equipment), repair/replacement costs are your responsibility.

  • Damage must be reported as soon as it happens.

Safety

  • Keep walkways and exits clear.

  • Tape down cables where needed.

  • Do not overload powerboards or run unsafe power setups.

Smoking

  • No smoking or vaping inside.

  • There is a designated smoking area in the courtyard outside.

Capacity

  • Standard studio hire is for essential crew only, not extra people hanging around.

  • Maximum on-site headcount is 6 people total unless approved in advance.

Filming + photography

  • You are responsible for securing permission from anyone filmed or photographed during your booking.

Insurance

  • You are responsible for your crew, talent, and equipment.

  • Public liability insurance is recommended.

Security + lost property

  • Cerne Studios is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items.

  • Before you leave, please do a quick walk-through and check that you have all personal items, chargers, and gear.

If rules aren’t followed

  • If house rules are ignored (capacity, safety, mess, restricted access), the session may be ended to protect the space (no refund).

Studio: Cerne Studios, 166 Brighton Ave, Campsie (Unit 1)

Contact: Daniele Cernera, 0404 686 655, daniele@cernestudios.com

Finding the studio + parking

  • Address: 166 Brighton Ave, Campsie (Unit 1). https://share.google/PL3pA8OjJGh2tAfo0

  • The studio is the warehouse at the end of the driveway.

  • Parking: up to 2 cars can fit in the driveway.

    • Please keep access clear for other vehicles, deliveries, and neighbours.

Facility access

  • Bathroom: upstairs (inside the recording studio).

    • When using the stairs, watch your head, there is a low beam at the top.

  • Recording studio: may be used as a changing room.

    • Do not touch any equipment in the recording studio unless explicitly approved.

Respect the space, leave it as found

  • The studio must be left as found.

  • Your booking time includes bump-in and bump-out, reset time is your responsibility.

  • Anything moved/used must be returned exactly to its original position.

Cyclorama (critical)

  • Do not walk on the curve/cove of the cyclorama wall.

  • Keep all foot traffic on the flat floor area only.

  • Keep shoes clean. If shoes are excessively dirty, do not step on the cyclorama.

  • Reasonable scuff marks from normal use are fine.

  • If the cyclorama is left excessively dirty or damaged (heavy marks, stains, chips, dents, or paint damage), it will be treated as damage and charged for repair/repaint.

  • If the cyclorama requires a repaint due to your booking, a $150 repaint fee applies.

Fog / haze

  • Fog and haze machines are allowed.

  • Use responsibly and keep it under control.

Water

  • Complimentary water bottles are available during your session.

Rubbish + food waste

  • Small amounts of general rubbish can go in the indoor bin.

  • If you bring meals/catering or generate significant food waste, bag it and take it to the outside bins before you leave.

  • Do not leave food, liquids, or leftovers in sinks, on benches, or in studio bins.

Noise

  • This is a residential area.

  • Keep noise to a minimum and respect the neighbours.

Capacity

  • Standard studio hire is for essential crew only, not extra people hanging around.

  • Maximum on-site headcount is 6 people total unless approved in advance.

Filming + photography

  • You are responsible for securing permission from anyone filmed or photographed during your booking.