The Kage
Welcome to The Kage!
The Department of Cinema Studies and Moving Image Arts equipment check-out facility (a.k.a. The Kage) provides film students with the tools, supplies and services needed to produce film, video, animation and other creative works.
We're open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm in ATLAS 1B11.
The Kage is Hiring
The Kage is looking for dedicated CINE students who are eager to learn more about equipment. This position starts Monday, August 20th(1 day before classes start for the Fall 2025 semester).
You MUST be enrolled in Cinema Studies and have completed Moving Image Foundations I (CINE 2000) to be eligible.
APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 1ST 4PM.
Please email your completed application to thekage@colorado.edu or drop a physical copy off at the Kage.
Welcome back from Spring Break!
Renting Equipment
A variety of film equipment is available for students to use throughout the academic year. Cinema Studies facilities and equipment is available to students currently enrolled in CINE courses. Equipment access depends on what classes the student is enrolled in.
Non-Cinema Studies students are not allowed to rent
equipment from the Kage
Computer Labs & Studios
Many Labs/Studios are outfitted with specialty needs that become available to students who have taken the right courses/have been trained to use the equipment provided in each room.
- Grey Box Studio (MACKY 2B27)
- Production Lab (MACKY 1B02L)
- 306 Audio Lab (ATLAS 306)
- Color Suite (ATLAS 310A) *Coming Soon*
Atlas 310 and Atlas 345 are walk-in computer labs, so reservation is needed for those rooms. However, please be mindful of any classes or workshops scheduled. There will be a class schedule posted on the door for you to reference.
For more information on how to reserve spaces, please refer to the "Reserve Studio/Lab" Tab for information on walk-in hours, and studio availability.
MONDAY | 10am-4pm
TUESDAY | 10am-4pm (2pm-4pm Walk-ins)
WEDNESDAY | 10am-4pm
THURSDAY | 10am-4pm
FRIDAY | 10am-4pm (2pm-4pm Walk-ins)
SATURDAY& SUNDAY | CLOSED
Monday March 24th, 2025: 10am-4pm (Reservations ONLY)
Tuesday March 25th, 2025 - Friday March 28th, 2025: CLOSED
*Walk-in appointments are NOT accepted over breaks.