Sprouter Studios in St. Paul

About the Space

The home of Sprouter Studios, Vandalia Tower, is a former Mattress Factory that was redeveloped into a diverse 200,000 SF community of artists and creative users including a brewery, broadcast production, creative office users, and tenants in many disciplines spanning the technology, art, and production fields. An iconic 100-foot tall water tower known as Vandalia Tower serves as a visual anchor for the site. Tenants are drawn to the vibrant community and the soul and history of the project that is expressed through its historical details. Within the confines of Sprouter Studios, you will find a spacious and tactical studio space and lounge area. Come equipped with your own production team, or feel free to utilize Sprouter Studios professional in-house production team for all your content needs! Coffee, water, and snacks are available for your enjoyment during your session.

Payment/Fees: We accept all major credit card/debit cards, Cash, PayPal, Google and Apple Pay and checks from a business or production company. Payment must be received prior to the start of your booking. Sprouter Studios does provide limited Video/Film lighting equipment for no additional cost. **Minimum rental session of 2 hours Backdrops/Seamless Paper: - All backdrops/seamless paper are free unless used for Full body shots. Any damaged or dirtied paper is charged at $15 per 8 feet. Staff will ask if you will be using paper for full body shots prior to your payment. This cost goes back to the purchase of more paper for your use/convenience. Length of Use: -Your session time starts from the moment, the first person of your crew comes into the studio and ends when the last person of your crew leaves the studio. *** (The time you need to set-up is part of your session. Please consider the time needed for set-up/prep when booking). ***Any renter that goes 15mins past the original end time of their booking will be charged for an additional hour. - Late Night Bookings (Past 6pm): Renters are subject to a $20 per hour additional charge to every hour booked after 10pm. Additional Rules: -No smoking in the studio or building is permitted. If client, or anyone in client's party is found smoking, the shoot will be immediately terminated and client will be asked to leave. -No Filming or Photography can take place outside of the studio or inside the building - that includes rooftop. If client, or anyone in client's party is found on Rooftop, the shoot will be immediately terminated and client will be asked to leave. -No More than 10 people in the studio at one time without authorization from Sprouter Studios.