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A living room with two gray sofas, a stone fireplace, a coffee table, and a light-colored chair in the corner.
from$150/hr
Spacious Near South Side Duplex with Deck

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon40

Duplex

Don't miss out on the opportunity to shoot your next project or host a small gathering! The duplex is a great venue for small gatherings, photoshoots and movie/video productions. Free street parking, rooftop deck and ample space inside for social distancing. Fully furnished with appliances...
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A photography studio setup with colorful lighting, a backdrop, and a monitor displaying a website.
from$60/hr
Lite Wurks Chicago

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(27)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo / Video Studio

Lite Wurks Chicago. Chicago's beautifully curated space meant to make our guests feel welcomed and right at home. The studio is split into two sections, an intimate open space in the front and a cozy "lounge/control room" with a portable monitor display and attached laptop stand in the...
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Studio with Natural light cyclorama 2300 sq space with 13 ft ceilings Photo|Video, events , classes studio Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$105/hr
Studio with Natural light cyclorama 2300 sq space with 13 ft ceilings Photo|Video, events , classes studio

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(14)
Venue capacity icon30

Photo / Video Studio

...to create a custom background on film using spray cans ⁃ Multi-colored fabric background area ⁃ Multi-colored paper background area Our studio has an incredible designer wardrobe. Our large hall allows you to host various events: ⁃ Photoshoot ⁃ Video shooting ⁃ Events ⁃ Conferences ⁃ Master classes ⁃ Birthday ⁃ Hen...
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A modern living room features a navy blue sofa and chairs, a patterned rug, large windows with light curtains, and a green cactus mural in the background.
from$85/hr
Southside Apartment with Large Common Area & Kitchen

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(12)
Venue capacity icon20

Apartment Home

A great space to host workshops, conference meetings and smaller get-togethers. Full kitchen, perfect for hosting meals and snacks. Furniture in main area is moveable with the option to have a larger open area. There are two bedrooms that can be available to store decorations...
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A modern salon interior with black leather chairs, a green plant wall, and hooded hair dryers on stands.
from$80/hr
Storefront Space Perfect for your Next Production

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon30

Hair Salon

Looking for a Clean, Bright, Airy and Welcoming Suite with plenty of sunlight. This storefront space is located Morgan Park Area. It is the perfect location for your next production bookings (photoshoots, videoshoots, etc). AMENITIES: - Street level access - Private Office Space - WIFI...
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A modern kitchen and living area with wooden cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a gray sofa facing a coffee table on a patterned rug.
from$100/hr
Stylish & Spacious Condo Woodlawn

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon20

Condo

2bedroom/2 bathroom condo! This property is centrally located and close to all the main attractions in the city! Distance from hospitals: 1.4 miles from University of Chicago 2.0 miles from Jackson Park Hospital  1.9 miles from La Rabida Children's Hospital 11.0 miles from Northwestern...
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The One & Only Vintage Unit wBalcony & Parking Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$75/hr
The One & Only Vintage Unit wBalcony & Parking

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon4

Apartment

The apartment has a ton of natural light throughout, mainly by the dining area, and some indirect light in the living room as it has north-facing windows. The space has been used for concept and fashion photo shooting, as well as video recording and meetings...
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An empty event space with rows of black chairs facing a red table set up on a stage, accompanied by hanging light fixtures and exposed brick walls.
from$75/hr
Artistic and Industrial style loft

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon5

Film / Photo Loft

...heart of the vibrant Woodlawn and Hyde Park neighborhoods with the Experimental Station – a hidden gem for your next photo or film shoot! 📸 Unique Loft Space: Step into our expansive loft space, offering an impressive 30x50-foot footprint with soaring 20-foot ceilings. This blank...
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Sleek and Modern Podcast Studio Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$50/hr
Sleek and Modern Podcast Studio

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon6

Podcast Space

Elevate Your Podcasting Experience in Our Premium Studio! 🎙️🎥 Step into The Temple Studio, where creativity meets professionalism. Our private podcast studio is designed to provide a sleek, modern, and comfortable environment—perfect for podcasts, YouTube videos, and short-form content creation. Why Choose Our Studio? ✨Designed...
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A spacious, well-lit living area featuring wooden flooring, a dining table, and a mix of modern and vintage furnishings.
from$70/hr
Curated Southside Oasis

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon30

Apartment

Amazing 3 bdrm/1 bth open concept. Located in the historical southside Bronzeville area. Each room has been curated with a simple eclectic vibe. With over 1300 sq ft of space you can see straight back to the end of the house. Great lighting but even...
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A brick building with large windows, featuring a sign that reads "THEE BEAUTY BAR."
from$200/hr
Unique, Modern Event Space in Hyde Park

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon60

Cafe

This beautifully designed space is perfect for music events, birthday parties, meetings, baby/bridal showers, book signings and more. This space comes fully equipped with a stage, projector, PA system, and cafe/bar seating. Plus, we have staff on-site and drink packages. The space is housed within...
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A group of people watches a scene being filmed on a monitor inside a warehouse.
from$200/hr
Fully Functional Auto Shop

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon100

Auto Shop

Looking for a space to create your auto maintenance videos? Need natural lighting in an industrial setting? Fully equipped auto shop with lounge, great space for instructional videos, short films, and photoshoots. Approx 4,200 sf of flexible open garage space. Only 10 minutes from downtown...
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A cozy living room features a black leather couch, a glass coffee table, two yellow chairs, and sheer white curtains.
from$75/hr
The Production House

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon8

Apartment Home

Elegant 3-bedroom Ritzy apartment- Great for Commercials, Photoshoots and Video Productions. 10-15 min from Hyde Park & DT Chicago. Cozy floor plan expands 3 beautifully decorated bedrooms, 1 bathroom and features a modern living and dining room. Truly a hidden Gem in Chicago. The entire...
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Charming Apartment near Hyde Park Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$75/hr
Charming Apartment near Hyde Park

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon15

Apartment Home

Welcome to your perfect city retreat! This charming, newly renovated apartment offers a blend of classic charm and contemporary comforts . The space features high ceilings, large windows for abundant natural light, and tasteful décor that adds to the apartment’s cozy vibe. With two private...
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A spacious living area with hardwood floors, a central coffee table, and four chairs arranged around it, all set in front of large windows that provide natural light.
from$65/hr
Contemporary Bronzeville House

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon25

House

Modern style grey-stone home The following activities are: Small conference calls, Business Meetings, interviews, small gathering(s), book club meetings...
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A living room with blue curtains, a round chair, a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a white rug.
from$30/hr
Urban Southside Cozy Apartment

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(15)
Venue capacity icon20

Apartment

Our aesthetically pleasing and cozy 1 bedroom apartment is perfect for your next small event or creative project! Within our 500 sq. ft space, we offer a vibrant swanky living room area, complete with a plush sofa set, sleek coffee table and Instagram-worthy fireplace along...
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An empty room with a large window and a backdrop setup for photography.
from$75/hr
Bridgeport natural light photo studio

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.7(3)
Venue capacity icon15

Photo / Video Studio

Located inside a newly renovated warehouse, the studio has 12 ft ceilings, polished concrete flooring throughout, and great natural light/views. Perfect for portrait sessions, brand and lifestyle shoots, editorials, and small video shoots. Large elevators provide easy load in/out...
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A living room with exposed brick walls, a light-colored sofa, a modern chair, and large windows with shades.
from$100/hr
Historic Rowhouse with Exposed Brick and Tons of Natural Light

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
Venue capacity icon25

Row House

Beautiful Historic Rowhouse Lots of Natural Light Open Concept Design Minimalist Appeal Perfect for Photoshoots Great for Filming Historic Charm Safe Neighborhood Unique One of a Kind Home is located within a National Monument as Part of The US National Park Service Walking Distance to...
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A well-equipped gym with various exercise machines, including treadmills and weight machines, under bright lighting and a ceiling fan.
from$200/hr
Private Boutique Gym Near Midway

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon15

Gym

Brand New PRIVATE Training Facility available for Fitness Influencers, Trainers and enthusiast. Film your Fitness content here, host private training sessions and Group training. 3 separate training rooms equipped with brand new State of the Art equipment. Peloton bikes and peloton treadmills, Rouge Powerlifting equipment...
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A large wooden dining table with black chairs is situated in a well-lit room, adjacent to an open doorway leading to another part of the house.
from$62/hr
Large Vintage Apartment near South Shore Cultural Center

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon25

Apartment

Vintage 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment, with hardwood floors in South Shore. Large unit (approx. 1600 sq. ft.) with central air. Features a separate dining room, sunroom, office, storage room, ceramic tile baths, jacuzzi tub, kitchen with dishwasher, stove and microwave. This is a first...
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Slate Studios Chicago Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$75/hr
Slate Studios Chicago

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(423)
Venue capacity icon15

Photo Studio

Slate Studios Chicago. Fantastic natural light studio located in the Bridgeport neighborhood. 1,185 sqft space with 13 ft ceilings and large windows facing south. Full functioning HVAC system. Sheer and Blackout curtains give you full lighting control. Follow us at @slatestudioschicago for updates, tips, and projects created in...
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A cozy living room features a large sectional couch, an accent chair, a coffee table, and a mirror, with hardwood flooring and a view into a kitchen area.
from$165/hr
Woodlawn Oasis

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon20

Single-Family Home

This beautiful, spacious, open-floor plan boasts 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and features an entertainment room in the basement, and a beautiful backyard oasis with fire pit and patio heater. Gather your friends + family for a time of connecting, laughing, and loving one another!!...
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A wooden dock extends over a calm river, reflecting trees and a building on the opposite bank.
from$35/hr
Amazing Bridgeport Photography Studio Inside Stunning Museum

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(39)
Venue capacity icon5

Photo Studio

Photography studio that’s located in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Free on site parking in rear of building and easily accessible via Public Transportation...
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Savage Frame Studio Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$75/hr
Savage Frame Studio

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(135)
Venue capacity icon5

Daylight Studio

Savage Frame Studio. Welcome to our daylight photography studio located in the heart of Chicago. Our spacious and modern studio is the perfect location for your next photoshoot. The studio is flooded with natural light, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for your models to feel comfortable and...
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A living room featuring a gray sectional couch, a piano, and a window archway.
from$90/hr
Chicago Southside Beauty

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon25

Residence

Enjoy this spacious well appointed home space for your next project, meeting or event. The layout is comfortable and decor is divine. The living room is comfy, with minimalism attributes. The dining room can be the perfect party place or double as conference or workspace...
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The scene features a cozy café with wooden tables and chairs, illuminated by hanging light bulbs, and a bookshelf filled with books against a brick wall.
from$110/hr
Cozy Brick Coffee Shop and Bookstore

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(22)
Venue capacity icon50

Bookstore

Hello! By day we're a coffee shop and bookstore on the South Side of Chicago. Tucked away in an idyllic brick building, Build's indoor space and outdoor patio are ideal for meetings, parties, workshops, performances, screenings, and summer BBQs, and more. In total, there is...
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A spacious room with large windows allowing natural light to fill the concrete-floored area, featuring a simple table and a few items along one wall.
from$100/hr
South Facing Windows

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(166)
Venue capacity icon50

Photo Studio

South Facing Windows. Beautiful natural light studio located in the historic Spiegel headquarters building in Bridgeport. 2,330 sqft space with 13 ft ceilings and beautiful south facing windows. Perfect for photoshoots, video production, conferencing and more. Open layout for you to utilize the space for your needs. 2...
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Rio Gilmore Studios Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$35/hr
Rio Gilmore Studios

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(11)
Venue capacity icon12

Photo Studio

Rio Gilmore Studios . All are welcome at the Photography Studio located near the Obama Library on the South side of Chicago. This modern photography studio has two full 9ft backdrops and one 5ft backdrop set up. Included with your session is 2 soft boxes, Sony or Canon trigger...
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A modern interior space featuring a black car, a large abstract artwork on the wall, a sculpture, and a staircase with illuminated steps.
from$400/hr
Modern Minimalist Stunning Studio | Perfect for Film/Photo Productions

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(70)
Venue capacity icon10

Film / Photo Loft

...studio is located near McKinley Park and available for a wide range of production projects. We are open to hosting photo shoots, film shoots, commercials, filmed interviews, promo videos, apparel shoots, product shoots, and more! This rental is for the first floor of our...
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A modern living room features a gray sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a side chair, with a large area rug on the wooden floor and a lamp next to a small table.
from$75/hr
Elegant Mayor's Manor in Central Chicago (House with Deck & Large Patio)

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon25

House

The space is simply beautiful - you will walk into the living room with a projector and a dedicated workspace (desk and comfortable chair). Next, the bright, fully stocked kitchen can seat up to 6 people at a time. The upper level bedroom has a...
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The living room features two yellow armchairs, a round side table, and a tan cowhide rug, with large windows allowing natural light and a pelican painting on the wall.
from$75/hr
Chic Urban Residence with basement bar and games

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon10

Residence

This beautifull and stylish residence provides the perfect setting for any occassion. Anything from photoshoots, baby showers, family game nights, prom send off, business retreats, girls night, and pop up shops. Contemporary large dining room table that seats up to 6 , and an open...
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The scene features a bright pink velvet sofa with black and white checkered pillows, positioned next to a glass table and a toy car on a matching pink rug in a room decorated with pink walls and framed photos.
from$100/hr
Boss Barbie’s Dreamhouse

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(30)
Venue capacity icon15

House

...Kitchen is Pink! Everything in our living room is also Pink! This space is available for: - photo/film shoots - content creation - vlogging - film shoots - commercials - etc Please reach out if you have any questions or are interested. We look forward to working with you and hosting...
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A modern living room with a light-colored sofa, a coffee table, and large windows allowing natural light to enter.
from$100/hr
University of Chicago Open Concept Multi-purpose Space

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon75

Multipurpose Space

...Fully Furnished entire home available for Photo shoots, Video shoots, Gatherings and Film Production. Safe Quiet Neighborhood in the hot neighborhood of the University of Chicago looking forward to hosting your next shoot , production or gathering. Experienced host ready to assist...
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A modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, a large island with a stovetop, and an open layout leading into a dining area with upholstered chairs.
from$75/hr
Mid-Century Modern House with Designer Flare

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(23)
Venue capacity icon40

House for Guests

Limitless option in this chic GREYSTONE event space in the Heart of historic Washington Park. Whether hosting an off-site business meeting, filming your next podcast or even planning an amazing Birthday Dinner or Graduation Party , theGrandeur Estates at the Park has got you covered...
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A living room with a white sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area visible in the background.
from$65/hr
Chicago's Vintage Greystones Built in 1905 - Production

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon10

House

About this space Enjoy one of Chicago's vintage greystones built in 1905, recently remodeled with beautiful hardwood flooring, recess lights, stainless steel appliances and more. This unit is beautifully furnished and designed for your comfort. The space This space is located in Woodlawn a beautiful...
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A group of people is entering a performance hall with rows of empty chairs facing a stage.
from$250/hr
Take Center Stage in Beverly/Morgan Park! Auditorium with flexible seating options up to 200 people

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon200

Auditorium

Hosting a play, an awards dinner, or a large Zumba class? With 3500 sq feet at your disposal, you can set up seating auditorium style or set up tables all facing the stage. There is a full-size kitchen immediately next to the banquet hall. This...
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Reviews for film shoot locations

Anthony A.
☀️Huge Timber Loft w Exposed Brick & Tons of Light in Chicago
was quickly responsive and very communicative and great to cooperate with. The space appears just as advertised and had everything I needed to shoot my short film. She helped in any way she could and made booking this place an easy choice for me...
Maisha C.
Hidden Gem Photo Studio | Great Location!
This space was a great pick for our film shoot! Open, spacious, full of character and plenty of parking. It was raining cats and dogs the day before and the day of which resulted in a small leak from roof. The host, Chris was great and addressed the couple of...
Willie D.
High-end bohemian oasis. Large open floor plan, high ceilings, concrete floors and features.
This space was absolutely amazing! It was very spacious and had the perfect aesthetics for our film shoot
Daniel E.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
Bethany was very helpful and responsive for our film shoot. Gave us a good amount of space, but was also on site to address any issues along the way, of which we had none thanks to her and the Hive team...
Shannon G.
Huge Loft for Production in River West | Exposed Brick + Natural Light
This space is even bigger and better than the photos lead you to believe. Great communication & really fun vibes. I used this for a film shoot for about 10 crew and it was fantastic. Would book again...
Rohan G.
22C Affordable Manhattan Daylight Studio Free EQ
Keo was a great responsive host! We booked a movie video shoot on short notice and the space was exactly like the pictures. Definitely recommend...
Ivra H.
The Detective's Office and Interrogation Room - Noir Photoshoot Location in Wicker Park
Great space, the event host was nice and everything was perfect for our shoot. I will definitely recommend anybody in the filming industry to book here...
O’connor H.
A Bright White Box: Converted Storefront in the Industrial West Fulton Market
Rented the space to shoot a couple scenes for a short film. The space was great for our purposes: lots of space, easy load-in, clean. Andrew was extremely easy to get a hold of and that made the rental process simple and uncomplicated. Thanks...
Kimberly H.
Bright, Airy West Town Studio with Shot-Ready Kitchen
One of the best spaces we've ever filmed in! Joanna and Boaz were beyond helpful and made sure we had everything we needed before starting our shoot. They also moved items the day before so we could save time on our shoot day. Highly recommend this space and will...
Millicent H.
Natural Light Downtown Arts District Studio w/ AC
booked the studio for movie cover shoot for one on our cast member who lives in LA and whose schedule would not allow for her to fly to Atlanta in time. The space was as expected and suitable for our needs. Daniela's communication was great and she's is...
Keri K.
JordanLand HQ | The Ultimate Creative Production & Podcast Space
it for a filmed interview with a full production team, and from the moment we walked in, we knew we were somewhere different. The energy, the intention behind the design, the custom pieces—it all adds to this immersive, creative atmosphere that honestly elevated the entire shoot. There are so...
Ruth L.
High-end bohemian oasis. Large open floor plan, high ceilings, concrete floors and features.
Shannon is an amazing host. Very flexible and pleasant to work with. Her space is beautiful. It was perfect for my film shoot which requiered a homey interview space. I will rent this space again for sure...
Melissa M.
Weekday Daytime Hours
Awesome space for a production! Chris was extremely helpful and accommodating, in both the pre-production phase and on our shoot day. Load in/out was smooth and easy with easy access to a freight sized elevator. Parking lot was great to have as well. The space itself was exactly as...
Patrick N.
Unique 2-Level Space with Secret Garden in West Town
Used this location for a film shoot. Staff was responsive and very helpful to make the shoot go as as smoothly as possible...
Nyo N.
Valentine's Day Theme Set
was very helpful and charismatic, which livened up our photo session. I would greatly recommend anyone taking a birthday, maternity, family, or even movie scene shoot to consider booking with one of their MANY sets! I know ill definitely be back again...
Brian R.
Beautiful fully furnished loft office
visually-appropriate corporate setting for a video shoot with our execs and were very happy with the cleanliness, sound proofing, dynamic/scenic displays and additional office space (conf room, cubicles, etc.) to accommodate private work matters. We will absolutely be filming here again...
Eddie R.
Mini Production Shoots
can not say enough good things about this location. We had a film interview shoot here. Michelle and her team were professional responsive and very communicative. Second. Our client loved the space which was most important. The pictures matched exactly what we paid for. I would book here again in...
Hannah S.
Production House & Creative Space
We had such a great time filming at this venue for our corporate video shoot. Joseph was super accommodating and easy to work with. We will definitely book again...
Gigi S.
Gourmet Kitchen in Wicker Park with amazing urban view
Laura and Teresa were wonderful hostesses as always! We've used them many times for our filming shoots and they are so helpful and responsive...
Joe S.
Modern Downtown Apartment with Floor to Ceiling Skyline View
This was an AMAZING space to work in. We had a small film shoot (crew of 5) and the aptartment had plenty of room for all our equipment and to get the high quality shots we needed. Virginia, the owner, was so communicative: clear and prompted and caring. Just the...

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