Our venue and all of the equipment in it is available to rent for private events as well as personal film editing sessions. Rentals are available by the hour or by the day. As a community-focused venue, we offer very reasonable rates. Members receive discounted rates for all rentals.
Event Rentals
We can accommodate up to 49 people in our intimate 779 sq. ft. space. The front room is our lobby and storefront and includes an ornate (non-functional) fire place and mantel, a variety of plants, vintage seating in the front bay window, an industrial-sized refrigerator, a medium-sized popcorn machine and a record player (+ large, quirky collection of vintage pop, punk and dollar bin vinyl LPs). The cinema space (which is separated from the front lobby by a black velvet curtain) includes a large projection screen and seating for up to 45 people that can be configured to suit your needs.
Venue
Size: 779 sq. ft. (cinema space: 583 sq. ft.; front room/shop: 196 sq. ft.)
Capacity: 49 Max
Accessibility: The space is accessible via ADA-accessible ramp from front sidewalk
Restrooms: 1 large wheelchair-accessible and 1 small restroom—accessible by entrances on the outside of the building
Floor: Hardwood
Seating: Modular, 8 rows of 4 vintage, folding theatre seats; one vintage sofa; several vintage arm chairs; assorted stacking conference chairs
Tables: Two 6 ft. long and two 4 ft. long folding tables; two small round cafe tables; one ornate wooden side table
Windows: 3 front-of house bay windows with lace curtains; 1 small window over side door in cinema space with detatchable blackout curtain
Decks: Front and back decks are accessible via an ADA-accessible ramp from front sidewalk and can accomodate up to 49 people
Projection/Presentation Equipment
Video Projectors: 1600 Lumen HD (1080p) Panasonic Video Projector, 4000 Lumen WXGA (720p) Panasonic Video Projector, Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro ISO video mixer
Film Projectors: Two x 16mm Eiki slot-load projectors
Sound: PA System with two 2000 Watt QSC K10.2 powered speakers, one 2000 Watt QSC subwoofer, Mackie 16 channel mixer, Yamaha 12 channel mixer, two dynamic microphones
Lights: Two adjustable spotlights; dimmable, recessed ceiling lights; moveable/programmable color lighting
Screens: 9ft. x 12ft. Da-lite screen attached to the wall with two black curtain panels on either side; 8ft. wide portable projector screen
Film Editing Rentals
We have a modest collection of basic equipment and supplies available to members to create and edit film projects. Staff members are available to provide limited assistance as needed. Rentals are available on an hourly basis.
Cameras & Editing Equipment
Cameras: 16mm Bolex film camera, 35mm Stereo Realist stereoscopic camera, 35mm SLR camera, Panasonic mini DV camcorder
16mm editing: 16mm Moviescop film viewers, rewinds, guillotine splicer + splicing tape, loupes, light tables
Other equipment: dynamic microphones, overhead projector, tripod projection screen
Darkroom: Our large bathroom can be turned into a makeshift darkroom that you can use for a variety of DIY (eco-only) exposure and processing techniques
Film leader: 16mm clear leader (for painting, stamping, collage), black leader (for scratching) and basic white leader is available for an additional purchase
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Shapeshifters Cinema | 567 5th Street, Oakland, CA 94607