Frequently Asked Questions

My studio is not listed? (How do I add a studio?) Jul 18, 2006

If your studio is not listed, email or call and tell us the specifics.

email: stages@btlnews.com

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Benefits to a paid studio owner. Jul 18, 2006

Here are the benefits of membership to Below the Line Stage Finder:

Member studios have the ability to edit and maintain their studio information, as well the information about the features of each of their stages. Plus, only members’ detailed information is searchable in the advanced search. For example, if your stage has a cyc or a tank, that information will be found by a location manager only if you are a member.

Below the Line will continually support Stage Finder. We will run ads in every issue of our paper promoting the site. This will start with the June issue, which will have a front-page banner introducing findstage.com. Subsequent issues will feature prominent display advertising.

Below the Line Stage Finder will reserve additional advanced search capabilities and other features for certain professional users, including members of the Location Managers Guild of America (LMGA), UPMs, some producers, and transportation captains.

In addition, members of several other associations, organizations and guilds will have links and privileged Professional User registration with Stage Finder. These include the Directors Guild of Canada (whose members include Canada’s location managers), Local 399 (the U.S. local for location managers), Film LA (formerly EIDC), and the California Film Commission. Additional organizations may be added in the future.

As capabilities are added to Stage Finder, members will automatically be able to take advantage of them. For example, many of our current members have requested that we let them post the dates when their stages are available for booking. As this feature is implemented, all our members will be able to use it.

We are confident that Below the Line Stage Finder will change the industry. Having all the stages in the world listed in one place makes the job of finding just the right stage infinitely easier.

To become a member, call 818-888-5946 or email stages@btlnews.com.
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What is Below the Line Stages? Jun 13, 2006

Below the Line Stages is an innovative way of searching for sound stages via a richer set of information, like size, geographical location and a whole host of other relevant features.

Not every data field is searchable yet - we're adding that functionality soon as our database grows. ^top

How do I update my stage’s information? Jun 13, 2006

Paid members can update information themselves. Non-members can email us at with your stage dimensions (length, width, height-to-grid). ^top

How do I buy an advanced listing? Jun 13, 2006

Please contact our sales representative at 818.888.5946 or email us at and a representative will contact you shortly. ^top

How much does it cost for a studio owner to add additional information? Jun 13, 2006

Below the Line Stages charges a flat $0.01 per sq./ft. per month per year. For example, if you had a 10,000 ft. stage, you would pay $100 per month (minimum 1 year contact). Participating studios have complete access to manage their own data (on-line and from anywhere in the world). The amount of additional information and features as it relates to your stage is unlimited.

Additionally, Below the Line Stages will continue to add additional features and options without charging any addition charge through the length of your contract. ^top

I also have standing sets in addition to stages. Can I list those here? Jun 13, 2006

Not at this time, but Below the Line will be introducing an additional tool dedicated to standing sets emphasizing key word look-ups and photographs. ^top

I found the stage I want but there is no contact information. Why? Jun 13, 2006

Below the Line's goal to list every sound stage in the world and their dimensions (length, width, height-to-grid) free of cost. The studios have the option of purchasing additional space to provide further information such as phone numbers, contact persons, and web site. ^top

I'm looking for stages at a certain studio but it says no stages listed. Why? Jun 13, 2006

Please email us at with information on any stage that needs to be updated. ^top

What about insert stages or photo stages? Jun 13, 2006

At this time, Below the Line Stages is currently for stages that are acoustically attenuated for shooting movies, commercials, and television shows with sound (in other words, sound-proofed). We will be adding similar search tools for insert stages in the future. ^top