Members of the Media School community can reserve the Franklin Hall commons or production facilities. All other IU schools, departments and units are also welcome to rent these facilities for a fee.
At this time, student organizations must be affiliated with The Media School to reserve space within Franklin Hall. Student organizations not affiliated with The Media School can find meeting space through the Office of Student Life.
The commons is available for the Media School community to use any time the building is open.
If you’re a member of the IU community, you can reserve the commons for a special event.
Before making your reservation, there are a few factors you should consider:
Use 25Live to submit a request for all spaces. If known, please include AV and room needs in the “description” field. Advisors will need to submit room reservation requests on behalf of Media School student organizations and be the primary contact for event logistics provided by Media School staff.
Contact Media School room reservations to reserve a space, providing as much AV and room need information as possible, as well as the account number for event expenses. Please consider the limitations of the space before requesting your reservation.
The commons can be accessed from a variety of doors and hallways and provides essential access to other parts of Franklin Hall. This space is primarily a gathering a study space so students may be present on the mezzanine during your event. You will not be able to block off the space for your private use.
A path to Franklin Hall’s central elevator will need to be maintained throughout your event to ensure accessibility.
Please think through and plan for all your event needs in advance as Media School staff will not be able to provide them. Items to consider include the need to make last minute copies, tablecloths, power strips, utensils, coat racks, and extra trash cans.
Use of the commons will cost $100 an hour, including a minimum of 30 minutes each for setup and tear down.
If you need a specific setup or audiovisual equipment, you must request them at least three weeks in advance of the event by contacting Emily Cessna.
Use 25Live to submit a request for all spaces. If known, please include AV and room needs in the “description” field. Advisors will need to submit room reservation requests on behalf of Media School student organizations and be the primary contact for event logistics provided by Media School staff.
Coordinate with Darla Crawford to ensure arrangements for furniture, food, cleaning, and setup/teardown are scheduled in a timely manner. Three weeks’ advance notice is required for many services, and you’ll be asked to provide an account number to cover expenses.
Contact Media School room reservations to reserve a space, providing as much AV and room need information as possible, as well as the account number for event expenses. Franklin Hall staff can reserve the commons for you, answer basic questions, and provide AV support and staffing but you are responsible for all other logistics associated with your event. Darla Crawford is your primary contact for events in the commons.
Studio and screening space at Franklin Hall and the Radio-TV Building are available for rent by IU schools, departments and units. Contact Emily Cessna for a quote or to request a reservation.
Need production help? Students and staff are available for hire.
Our production equipment is not available for rent and off-site use.
Video production studios in the Radio-Television Building (Studio 5) and Franklin Hall (Ken and Audrey Beckley Studio) are available for rent, and technical production services are available for hire. When you make your reservation request, our staff will help you decide which studio best fits your needs.
Contact Emily Cessna for a quote or to request a reservation.
Choose from one of the three packages below. Additional services, such as green screens, lower-third graphics, and advanced graphics are available a la carte.
Rates include on-site staffing by student and/or professional staff.
$100/hour
The Studio 8 audio production suite, located off the Franklin Hall commons, is suitable for podcasts and other interview-style segments. It can accommodate up to seven in-person guests and additional guests may be connected via cell phone or Zoom.
Contact Kate Crum for training in Studio 8 and/or 8a. Once trained, you’ll be able to reserve the room independently.
The Studio 8 audio production suite is available for rent for $100 per hour. The fee includes a board operator. Contact Kate Crum to make a reservation.
The film screening room, located on Franklin Hall's third floor, features a 14-foot screen and stadium seating for 20 people. The room offers DIRECTV, two Blu-ray players, and a Dolby Atmos surround sound system that supports a digital projection system or a 16 mm projector.
No food or drink is allowed in the screening room, except for bottled water.
If you have been trained on the screening room equipment, please make a reservation through 25Live as usual.
This room is currently only available during standard business hours. The fee is $100 per hour, which includes an operator to help set up the technology ahead of your screening. Contact Media School room reservations for a quote or to request a reservation.
