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8385 W Mariners Way
Peoria, AZ   85382
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All reservations must be made 24 hours before the desired pick up time.
 

Pickups must be scheduled for after 12pm.
 

Returns must be scheduled for before 11am. 
 

Upon return, equipment and facilities must be in the same condition it was received in.

(except for depleted batteries)
 

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HELLO!

Welcome to the Cage! It is our privilege to serve your equipment and facility reservation needs here at Huntington University. 

The Cage is designed to be a resource, whether you require equipment or the use of our studios and editing suites, you can utilize our services and staff to help you complete your class assignments, group projects, or even some personal concepts! 

PLEASE NOTE* In order to utilize the resources we provide, you must be a registered student. Those who are not students may, if permitted, rent out equipment and facilities. 

BOOKING

To place a booking, sign in with your HUAZ Credentials to get started. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.

All reservations have a two-day default. The single exception is for reservations picked up on Thursday, which may be returned on Monday. Requests for extensions, including Thursday to Monday, must be made through the Cage and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To request an extension please email Aiden McGrew (mcgrewa@huntington.edu). Include the booking reference number (ex: Con00XXXX) and let us know how much longer you will require the equipment/room. We will try our best to accommodate you.
 

Once you have confirmed your booking, the Cage will review your reservation for approval. This may take up to 24 hours. Although you may submit your booking and the Cage may confirm it, you can still amend your reservation up until your pickup time.

PICKUP

All equipment and room key pickups take place after 12pm on the day you reserved. There are no early pickups unless arranged previously with the Cage staff.
 

The Cage staff strives to provide you with clean, fully-operating equipment every time you check out. At the time of pickup, your equipment will be staged, ready for your inspection. This is an opportunity for you to review the functionality of your gear and that you have everything necessary for your project. Should you find a missing item, non- functioning equipment, damage, or require additional gear please bring it to our attention so that we can address the issue.
 

You may not store equipment overnight in any of the classrooms, labs, studios, the studio prep room, or the recording studio without prior permission.
 

You are free to share your equipment with other students, but understand that you are solely liable for the reservation. It doesn’t matter who returns the reservation to the Cage on your behalf; any fines for repairs and/or damages will be charged to the student whose name is on the reservation.

RETURNS

All equipment and room key returns take place before 11am on the day it is due. There are no late returns unless arranged previously with the Cage staff.
 

Depending on how busy the Cage is, you may be asked to stage your equipment return nearby (usually in one of the Studios). Be sure to carefully check your return ensuring you have everything and that it is in the same condition as when you received it.
 

Notify us if anything is damaged or missing. You are responsible for the equipment while it's in your possession, neglecting to inform us of any damaged or lost items may result in fines. A booking is not considered complete unless all items in your order are returned on time. Missing gear or components will incur a late fine and a booking suspension. 

Equipment can always be returned earlier than the due date/time as long as the Cage is open. 

FACILITY BOOKINGS

Although very similar conditions apply to facility reservations, please review and follow the checklist in the room to avoid any fine. The checklist is posted inside the room, on or near the door.
 

Room keys can be returned prior to the 11am deadline by dropping them in the dropbox positioned on the right side of the Cage door. After you have returned your key, a Cage staff member will check the space for cleanliness and ensure that everything is in working order.
 

PLEASE NOTE* The Cage provides bookings for Studio A, Studio B, The Prop Closet, Editing Suites, and the Recording Studio. To utilize any other rooms and spaces on campus, please contact Zachary Ray (zray@huntington.edu)

COMMERCIAL USE OF EQUIPMENT & STUDIOS

All equipment, facilities, and rooms on the Huntington campus are prioritized for instruction and class projects; however, while you are students at the university you may leverage our resources for paid projects. Our hope is that you will leverage this unique arrangement to develop your business acumen and build the foundation for your success as a freelance entrepreneur.
 

Reserving equipment and/or facilities utilizes the same tools already available to you. Simply complete your reservation as normal and email: (mcgrewa@huntington.edu) and include the booking ref number. (ex: Con00XXXX). Notify us that the reservation is a paid project and we will generate an invoice that outlines the rental rates and your discount. This invoice must be paid before you can pick-up your reservation. Payments can be made by cash, check, or over the phone with a credit card.
 

This commercial use policy excludes internships (paid or unpaid) as long as you are receiving school credit. Similarly, students may reserve equipment and facilities for non-paid personal projects as long as their reservation does not conflict with instruction or class projects and they maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Keep in mind that access under this policy is based on availability and approval by the Cage Supervisor.

USE OF EQUIPMENT & STUDIOS FOR COMPETITIONS 

Students may use equipment and studio spaces at no cost for film competitions and challenges, as long as their content honors the "Christ. Scholarship. Service." mission/values of Huntington University. Students participating in these competitions who wish to use equipment and/or facilities must submit a script or log line to Professor Jonathan Vinson (jvinson@huntington.edu) for approval. 

LIABILITY

Upon signing for your booking, you assume financial responsibility for any equipment that is broken, lost, or damaged while in your care, and may be subject to fines and/or required to provide payment for gear replacement(s).
 

If you encounter general equipment failure inform the Cage staff immediately. We will assess whether the equipment failure is the result of general wear and tear or improper user handling. 
 

The same applies when booking Facilities. Upon return, the space must be fully reset, cleaned, and undamaged. Failure to do so may result in a fine. 

THANKS!

We appreciate you taking the time to read through our policies. As you utilize the Cage for your creative endeavors, remember that the equipment & facilities we provide are shared amongst everybody. The care you take in helping us maintain them directly impacts the next recipient (your peer). We look forward to assisting you with your equipment & facility needs, and can’t wait to see the amazing works you create!