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Do you have references from fundraising or charity event auctions?

501(c) non-profit's or charity's.

Mary's Place
Windermere Foundation
Seattle Children's
Special Olympics Washington
Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences
Fred Hutch Cancer Research
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Pilchuck Glass School Auction
PAWS
Seattle Country Day School
The Bush School
Holy Names
Evergreen School
Seattle Works
World Concern
Agros International
University of Washington Medicine
Seattle Mens & Women's Chorus
Plymouth Housing
Northwest Parkinson
St. Johns
Water First
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle United
Cycle for Survival
Young Life
Arts Corps
The Mountaineers
Conservation International
Woodland Park Zoo
Gay City Health
Women's Funding Alliance
Washington Wine Commission
Hear See Hope Foundation
Seattle Boy's and Girl's Clubs
People For Puget Sound
Life Long Aids Alliance
Northwest Children's Fund
Gage Academy
Pilgrim Africa
Washington Technology

business Socials and Meetings

Allen Institute

Brooks Sports

Sellen Construction Company

Holland America

The Gates Foundation

Delta Airlines

US Foods

NATAS Northwest Chapter

Amazon

Microsoft - Department Socials

Media Technology Expo

Expedia

Tableau Software

Seattle Magazine

How many people can you hold for events?

safety CODE PERMITTED, (MAX EGRESS FACILITY WIDE), CAPACITY 2,813 (Soundstage A & B combined)

We limit to 2200 facility wide (Standing - Decor will Limit)

SOUNDSTAGE A - CONCERT STANDING 1903 (Decor will limit)

Soundstage A - Dinner SEATING (56 total tables) 72'' round tables (10-12 seated per table.)

SOUNDSTAGE A - THEATERSEATING - 700

SOUNDSTAGE B - STANDING - 910 (Per Code - Decor will limit)

SOUNDSTAGE B - SOCIAL 400 - 500 is comfortable.

SOUNDSTAGE B - DINNER SEATING (35 total tables). 72" round tables (10-12 seated per table)

Fremont Studios is a audience rated Soundstage facility. This means all safety requirements per Seattle Fire and Washington State building code for gathering of the general public are installed and monitored 24/7. In-case of an emergency the installed monitoring system will activate automatically and vocally announce and direct procedures for exiting. There are also manual alarm pulls located at all exit doors. All exit doors and corridors are illuminated and monitored for egress clearance.

Do you provide in-house catering or preferred/required caterers we must work with?

Yes

Please click on the Events tab / Catering for the list or serf to https://fremontstudios.com/Catering.html

What discound rates may you offer for 501 (c) 3's

All of our event facilities and production services, including crews, are billed a-la-carte.

About 80% of our event customer base are fundraising events, all pricing is geared to the customer's needs and requests.

Some rates may vary on overall attendance size and type of production or event.

First check on availability for the dates you are requesting.

If available and your located near Seattle we suggest setting up a tour so we have a good understanding of your needs. After the tour we will generate an estimate based of your needs within the following day or so. If your not local we'll do it over the phone or email.

Facility bookings are based on a 12 hour use day within a 24 hour day.

Technical crew labor rates are billed based on a 10 hour work day with overtime @1.5X after 10hr, 2X after 12hr.

Do you have parking?

Parking options include adjacent pay lots available for hire, valet service, and availability for bus and semi parking with prior notice. We aim to cater to all your event needs, ensuring a seamless and successful experience at our facility.

For short business meetings please ask for free parking recommendations.

The studios official pay lot parking is directly across the street from the main entrance,

U-Park #75 with 45 stalls, east end of the facility,

U-Park # 72 with 35 stalls and at the west end of the block.

Pay per day parking is $10.00 + tax

Please ask us for booking and buyout Information.

VALET SERVICE - RECOMMENDED for events and meetings

Butler Valet - butlervalet.com - 425-883-0850

RedCarpet Valet - redcarpetvalet.net - 206-528-2162

BUS AND SEMI PARKING - Available with notice.

There is also ample street parking throughout Fremont, all walking distance from the facility.

Free all day parking on Canal St. (34th) and 35th streets.

EVENT / PICTURE CARS

Automobiles are allowed inside Fremont Studios during public assembly events.

The Gasoline has to be as little as possible. Preferably no more that 1/8 on the gage.
The Gas Cap has to be secure, taped or locked door and the battery has to be disconnected.
We request the vehicle not arrive before it can be placed to its show position. We will want to light it appropriately, so earlier is better than later.
Retrieving the car. It may be retrieve anytime the event is over and there is no general public with in the building or outside near the auto ramp where it will exit.

Do you provide AV services?

Yes, all the video examples seen on the website are our AV services end product.

Is onsite staff included in the rental?

Yes... (We call it "bookings" because expertise labor is always part of the studio facility operations.)

Facility bookings are based on a 12 hour use day within a 24 hour day.Yes,

Technical crew labor rates are billed based on a 10 hour work day with overtime @1.5X after 10hr, 2X after 12hr.

Do you have Coat Racks and Tickets?

Yes, we have 7 that hold approximately 50 each garments (350) for guests. We also have 2 more dedicated to the wardrobe/greenroom. In addition we supply hangers and numbered tickets for check-in and check-out. We do not manage the operation thats your responsibility. Generally, catering and or valet is available to contract for operation if you can not.

Do you have policies on live and silent auctions, such as items that aren't allowed to be sold?

Nope.

What is your internet capacity?

LUMEN / has a permanently installed head end 24 pair glass fiber loom portal located in our transmission room equipment rack: (1 of 24 lines are hot contracted to Fremont Studios for broadband data transmission.) The service is 1 gig-up / 1 gig-down fixed speed. A second line is available on demand with notice. the remaining 22 dark lines are available for long term special projects. Fremont Studios is RECOGNIZED AS a backup portal to local network broadcasters encase of unforeseen disasters.

a DEDICATED data LINE BETWEEN our 1080p 60fps video/audio output signal is encoded to data via an AJA helo H.264 1080p 60fps streamer to an Adtran Netvanta 5660 fiber TRANSMISSION data ROUTER feeding the input to the laser.

4 helo's are available in our inventory.
REDUNDANCY BACKUP Internet SERVICE VIA comcast is also on site.
WI-FI BUILDING WIDE (250 ip's via 15 ACCESS POINTS )
- Hardwire ACCESS is available at most locations needed for production.

I lost something, do you have lost and found?

Yes, please use the contact us form below 24/7. Tell us what you know about what you lost and where.

Is Fremont Studios Secure?

Fremont Studios is a standalone, concrete block, facility encompassing most of a city block in a high end light industrial area of Seattle called Fremont. (Local neighboring business, Google, Tableau, Brooks Running, Theo Chocolate.) It has 8 exterior entrance/exit areas all with 24/7 HD security cameras (17 total - 4 robotic) accessible live worldwide. The interior security system is equipped with perimeter door sensors and all studios, entrance and exit corridors, are equipped with infrared motion sensors. The system is monitored by Washington Alarm Dispatch when unoccupied. In addition several interior rooms and hallways are Battery IP Ring camera equipped, monitored by management, 24/7.

Fremont Studios has been utilized by several of the world’s most protected executives and classified products favoring its stealth location and perimeter secure operation.

Facts - Things you must know when arriving at Fremont Studios.

All deliveries must check-in with Fremont Studios Staff before unloading.

We have specified delivery doors, loading docks and carts to assist you as needed.

NO, TAPE - GLITTER - CONFETTI - SILLY STRING

No tape is ALLOWED TO TOUCH ANYTHING OF FREMONT STUDIOS
Including doors for signage. Please ask for sign display stands. Chalk will be supply for stage floor markings.
Matting will be supplied for cables or rigged from overhead.
Please ask for alternative options as needed.
NO PARKING on the PUBLIC SIDEWALK, CURB APPROACH, or STUDIO ACCESS RAMP.

TO UNLOAD Please park on the street in the designated 90 ft. delivery parking area directly in front of the building. Please face the legal traffic direction.

Large carts are available when needed. Please no carts on entrance / foyer carpet.

Do not park directly in front of the BIG 30ft. loading dock door. If you need to park there please inform a fremont staff member so we know where to find you if needed.

Do not LOAD ANYTHING THROUGH THE MAIN GUEST DOORS please use designated loading doors.

Semi and Box Trucks - DELIVERIES - RENTAL COMPANY'S

ALL DRIVERS MUST REPORT TO FREMONT STAFF FOR ESCORTED DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

Indoor truck loading dock with standard 48" high double loading bay.
- Truck Roll-up Door 18' high X 24' wide.
- Single dock is available as needed.
- Second dock available only on special occasions.
Dock will hold 37' bumper-to-bumper with door closed.
Semi trucks may load/unload on limited time with door open and security posted.

STORAGE

Space restrictions prevent Fremont Studios from housing equipment, unless a prior arrangement has been made. All materials related to production or events must be removed at the completion of the project.

WORKING CREW ENTRANCE AND EXIT

"Backstage Door" located about 50ft left of the Main Audience Doors on 35th street, under the US flag. Using any other door jeopardizes the security of the facility.

All deliveries must check-in with Fremont Studios Staff before unloading. We have specified delivery doors, loading docks and carts to assist you as needed.

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