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Before you book
Questions,
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answered straight.
How much does it cost to rent a stage at Dream Magic Studios?
Stages run $125 to $250 per hour, or $1,400 to $2,500 for a 12-hour day, depending on the room. Production rooms start at $100/hr and offices at $50/hr. Every listing shows live pricing with fees itemized before you send a request.
How fast do you confirm a booking?
A real person confirms availability and your final quote, usually within a few hours on business days. Nothing is charged until you approve the quote. Need it faster? Call (818) 280-5905.
How do deposits and payment work?
A 50% deposit locks your dates after we confirm, and the balance is due at load-in. We accept credit cards via Stripe, plus PayPal and Zelle. A card on file is required for every booking.
How do I pay my deposit or balance?
Card payments run on our secure payment page at /pay: enter the reference from your quote email, pick deposit or balance, and pay through Stripe. Receipts email automatically. For PayPal or Zelle, call (818) 280-5905 and we will set it up.
Do I need insurance to shoot here?
Yes. A $1,000,000 general liability certificate of insurance (COI) is required before load-in on all rentals. Short-term production policies cover most shoots for a modest fee, and we can point you to options if it is your first time.
What is included in every booking?
An on-site host (stage manager or engineer) runs your day, 30+ gated parking spots are inside the gate, and the salon and green room come free with photo and film rentals. The building doubles as a location library.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund within 24 hours of booking or 8+ days before your date. 50% refund 3 to 7 days out. Under 48 hours is non-refundable. Force majeure is always a full refund.
Can I book on a weekend?
Yes. Weekends book at the same rates as weekdays, and your host is on site like any other booking. The office is staffed Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm, so weekend requests confirm during business hours. Night hours between 12am and 6am bill time-and-a-half on any day.
How long is a shoot day?
A booked day is a 12-hour window. There is a 15-minute grace period after contracted load-out, then overtime bills at time-and-a-half for room and crew. Night hours between 12am and 6am bill at time-and-a-half automatically.
Can I book by the hour?
Yes. Every room books hourly except The Residency, which is monthly. The radio room includes an engineer at $75/hr with a 6-hour minimum.
Can I scout the space before booking?
Yes. Walkthroughs are by appointment, usually same week. Call (818) 280-5905 or email [email protected] and we will set a time. Location scouts and producers welcome, tech specs are on every listing.
Where is Dream Magic Studios located?
8911 Independence Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91304, in the West Valley near Warner Center and Pierce College, inside the 30-mile studio zone. Load-in is through the gated lot with 30+ parking spots.
Can I bring my own crew and gear?
Yes. Outside crews and gear are welcome. An in-house stage manager hosts stage bookings ($150 flat), and lighting, grip, and camera packages can be quoted if you want to travel light.
Do you offer monthly or recurring rentals?
Yes. The Residency is a private upstairs office suite from $1,250/mo, or bundled with campus access and stage-day credits from $1,750/mo. Recurring weekly stage blocks are quoted individually.