New East Ridge Business Provides Video Advertising Services

And Office Space/Audition Room Rentals

  • Monday, May 18, 2020
Ashley Broockman in the audition space
Ashley Broockman in the audition space

Steele Creative Group, a newly launched Chattanooga-based video advertising company, will officially open its doors in East Ridge for a soft opening next week.

The company will not only offer video advertising services, but desk space rentals for entrepreneurs by the day/month, an open space for small group rentals and a fully-equipped audition room for local actors.

“With the coronavirus creating a new normal for film and television, more production companies are turning to online auditions from actors through ‘self-tapes’ done in a home studio,” said Landon Steele, owner of Steele Creative Group. “If you don’t have your own home studio set up, actors have told me there really isn’t a place you can go and get an audition tape unless you want to go to Knoxville or Atlanta.”

The audition room is sound proofed and includes all of the equipment needed to create an audition tape, including lighting, backdrop, microphone, camera and even a “reader” to read lines opposite the actor, if needed. 

“There isn’t anything like this locally to my knowledge,” said Mr. Steele. “Several people in the
acting community are stoked.” 

One such local is Ashley Broockman, actor and owner of party character and entertainment company, Magic Lamp Entertainment.

“I’m so excited to have a place in the Chattanooga area for actors and video creators to get quality assistance on the production side of things,” said Ms. Broockman. “Not only that, but the option for an audition space is going to be a game changer for a lot of aspiring local actors.”

Mr. Steele’s secondary goal for the office space, at 1509 S. Smith St. behind Arby’s in East Ridge, is to provide daily and monthly options for desk rentals for entrepreneurs and creatives needing a space to work outside of the home. “Personally I’ve been really needing to find a workspace away from home because I’m learning I can’t do anything at home,” said Mr. Steele. “I want to give other people the opportunity to be in a collaborative work atmosphere that they can afford—including the little guy who is just starting out with their business.” 

In light of COVID-19, the office will have limited desk spaces situated six feet apart or sectioned off with a divider, a consistent cleaning schedule and wipes/hand sanitizer available in all common areas.

“One of my passions is serving others and another passion is filmmaking, so they tie in together with this,” said Mr. Steele. “Part of serving people is being able to provide opportunities for them. I noticed this need in the community, and I hope that filling that need helps new small businesses flourish and local actors get their break. That’s the goal.”

During the beta testing week from May 25-29, those interested in using a desk space or trying out the audition room can do so for free. 

The office is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and the audition room from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Rates:
Daily Desk Space Rental - $15/per day
Monthly Desk Space Rental - $125/per month, which includes up to three office days per week and two hours in the conference room per week.
Audition Room Rental - $30 for a 30 minute session
Monthly Audition Membership: $75 per month for unlimited auditions

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