A Space to Create, Connect, and Tell Your Story

Stone Hut Studios offers a beautifully designed, fully equipped creative environment where filmmakers, content creators, and storytellers of all kinds can bring their visions to life. From emerging creators, to marketing teams, and established filmmakers, our space is built to inspire, support, and elevate every story.

About the Studio

Located in a charming house with high ceilings and old pine floors, our studio combines warmth, elegance, and functionality.

Natural light streams in through large windows and is complemented by professional lighting setups, creating an optimal setting for beautiful imagery.

Our dedicated team of camera operators and production assistants is available to help you capture every detail with precision and care.

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Step 1 - Discovery Call
Connect with our studio coordinator to walk through your project details, explore available packages, see availability, and confirm that our studio is a good fit for your production.

Step 2 - Book the Studio

Once we've connected and confirmed the studio is a fit for you, we'll send you a link to reserve the studio and make a payment to secure your time slot.

Step 3 - Prepare & Shoot

After booking you'll receive information that will outline everything you need to know about the studio. You'll be ready to enjoy the space - roll camera!

a flexible space to unleash your creativity

Who It's For

Filmmakers & Videographers

Achieve a cinematic, polished, professional look

Content Creators & YouTubers

Create engaging studio quality video and photo content

Educators & Trainers

Adjustable environments to suit academic, corporate, or commercial aesthetics

Elders & Storytellers

Preserve legacy through oral histories, biographies, testimonials and more

Nonprofits

Our studio is a perfect backdrop for nonprofit documentary, informational, promotional, and educational content

video production staff using a camera on a gimbal

Access to professional cameras, lighting, and sound equipment​

film director adjusting camera in home video studio

Optional production support from Stone Hut Studios team​

native american woman sitting for an interview on camera

Flexible setups for interviews, documentaries, oral histories

REVIEWS

Aaron and the team at Stone Hut Studios are the epitome of collaboration in action! They worked tireless to understand the nuances of our business and thoughtfully crafted messaging and creative solutions to bring an awareness campaign to life which embodied the principals we hold and brilliantly represented our Center’s mission to protect the safety and well-being of children. Thank you Aaron and Stone Hut Studios! ♥

Ginger K.

Aaron and his team at Stonehut Studios are amazing to work with. Creative, professional, accommodating, organized, flexible. I have been incredibly happy with their work, and they make the process fun and relxed all while hitting every deadline and never going over budget. Highly recommend.

 

Wendy B.

Aaron and the team at Stone Hut Studios do a fantastic job and they are wonderful to work with! We couldn’t be happier with the video they created promoting the Traverse City Rotary’s Wheels of Hope.

Linda R.

Wheels of Hope Board Member

F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions

Single session half day, full day, or multi-day sessions are available.

Depending on your needs the studio can provide 4k Sony cameras, professional grade lenses, tripods, monitors, audio recording equipment and mics (boom, lavalier, field recorders), lights and light stands, speedy fiber-optic internet, and a staging/green room. You can book a half or full day of shooting and/or hire our production assistants to help with filming.

There are a wide range of projects that can be produced in our studio—from personal projects, to interviews and documentaries, and commercial multi-day training video shoots, we can help you realize your vision.

Yes! Our base package includes one support technician to help things run smoothly. Additionally, more crew can be added to fit your production needs.

Yes! We can support you throughout the process and cover any gaps you may have. This extends to post-production like editing as well.

We recommend 2-4 weeks in advance; however, shorter notices are possible depending on studio availability and your technical needs.

We require cancellation 48 hours in advance of the booking start time. Please reach out to us with any concerns as they arise.

Yes, a half day is the minimum bookable time (up to 5 hours). For solo creators we may be able to offer shorter reservations after we’ve connected about the project.

No need to worry! We have a little bit of wiggle room for reservation lengths, so no need to sweat the small stuff. If your project runs over significantly we’ll move the rate up to a full day or reschedule the remaining filming for another day.

Our studio is located in the heart of Traverse City’s historic Central Neighborhood District. Filled with tree-lined streets (some of which are cobblestone) and charming old homes, the neighborhood offers a quaint, comfortable backdrop to our studio.

There is parking available behind the studio in the alleyway and also short term 2-hour parking on the street in front of the studio. You’ll receive comprehensive information after booking the space.

We have a dedicated room for you to prepare for your shoot which includes a small dresser with a mirror, and personal essentials such as blotting paper, makeup wipes, and hair products. The room also contains small desks and high speed fiber optic internet so you can continue to work or access documents while shooting.

If you need additional hair and makeup services please get in touch so we can connect you with the right resources or include it in our provisioning.

Yes, our studio is a good fit for regional and national bookings. Traverse City is a destination with a wide array of lodging options—from boutique hotels, to private home rentals, or established chain hotels, there are several options to choose from. Let us know the experience you’re looking for and we can make recommendations on lodging, food, and entertainment!

Yes! We’re proud to offer a 10% fee reduction for non profits.