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A rustic bar area with a wooden barrel table, high stools, and a wall featuring a painting and shelves with decorative items.
from$75/hr
Professional Studio with Lounge

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon12

Photo Studio

South Shore Studios. There are two areas open for Photography and Videography. The photography studio is complete with multiple backdrops and props. ALL lights and fixtures are included in this space. Dressing room and camera attachments are included in this space. The lounge can be used as a...
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A photography studio with various equipment, including lights, backdrops, and tripods, set up on a hardwood floor.
from$50/hr
Photography Studio With Rooftop & Natural Light

Babylon, Lindenhurst, NY

4.6(13)
Venue capacity icon12

Photo / Video Studio

Elevate Your Photography at Our Premier Studio! Step into our 350 square foot, well-equipped photo studio designed for photographers of all levels. With top-of-the-line lighting and equipment, you'll capture stunning photos every time. Perfect for portraiture, fashion shoots, and creative projects, our air-conditioned space includes...
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A spacious, open loft apartment with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and large windows, featuring a mix of plants, furniture, and decorative elements.
from$150/hr
Unique Industrial Loft/ Photo Studio with Tons of Natural Light

29.2 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(185)
Venue capacity icon30

Industrial Loft

Boerum Studios. Welcome to our 1,700 sqft sun-soaked industrial corner loft in Brooklyn, NY! We are a creative, full-service photo/video studio specializing in editorial portraiture, product photography, and food photography. Our unique space features 12-ft ceilings, vintage wood flooring, exposed brick, a full kitchen, dining and living...
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The room features large windows that fill the space with natural light, showcasing a mix of plants, furniture, and artwork.
from$90/hr
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Loft with Factory Windows. Check our instagram page for more photos and videos at @thepianofactoryloft

30 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(280)
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Apartment Loft

We invite you to immerse yourself in a 1,000-square-foot light-soaked loft, situated in a converted piano factory from the 1920s. The space is complete with MCM finishings, unbelievable original artwork, and breathtaking 10-foot factory windows. our loft has been used as a set to many studios...
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A cozy living room with a beige sofa, black leather chairs, a large television, and decorative wooden details, featuring an entrance with double doors.
from$100/hr
Sunny Restored Crown Heights Brownstone On Best Block

30.2 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(139)
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Brownstone

...brownstone where we have hosted editorial and film clients like Ralph Lauren, H&M, Comedy Central, and Bonobos, as well as countless interviews for broadcasters like A&E, CNN, Discovery, Nat Geo and ESPN. The modern living room featured AFTER the duplex floor plans are...
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A modern living room with a green sofa, two brown armchairs, a wooden sideboard, a fireplace, and a staircase with a wooden railing against a textured wall.
from$195/hr
Spacious and Striking Architectural Conversion with Private Garden

30.3 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(241)
Venue capacity icon50

Apartment

You can read all about our space in Wendy Goodman's Design Hunting feature for New York magazine: https://www.thecut.com/2019/06/tour-a-five-story-industrial-rowhouse-in-brooklyn.html A security deposit of $1000 is required before each shoot. If the number of people onsite THROUGHOUT THE DAY exceeds the number in the booking, the excess...
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A spacious living area with large windows, hardwood floors, a brown leather sofa, plants, a bookshelf, and various musical instruments.
from$100/hr
Bohemian Brooklyn Loft

30.4 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(103)
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Apartment Loft

We are renting our bright & spacious Brooklyn loft for occasional small professional photo/film shoots and daytime productions. These rentals occur at the rate of $100/hour for all time in the space (from setup to breakdown) with a 4-hour minimum plus cleaning fee. Generally we...
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A spacious room with exposed brick walls, a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and large windows that let in natural light.
from$210/hr
Versatile, Unique Bohemian Loft & Roof Deck

30.4 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(250)
Venue capacity icon74

Lounge

Important: for Friday & Saturday rentals we have a weekend minimum rental rate, please see below under Additional Fees. Our beautiful pre-war machine shop in the heart of Williamsburg showcases 1920s’ chic decor, exposed brick and soaring ceilings. This listing is for the second floor...
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A spacious room with exposed brick walls, a tall bookshelf filled with books, and a vanity mirror with lights beside a wooden table and chair.
from$65/hr
Lighting Equipment Included - Beautiful Brooklyn Vintage Library Room

30.5 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.8(327)
Venue capacity icon10

Library

**Westcott lighting equipment is included in the studio** Built to maximize your photography option our Studio is the perfect balance between grandeur elegance and industrial elements. The room features a custom-built floor-to-ceiling bookshelf wall that ranges over 16 feet wide, complete with a gliding ladder...
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A grand piano sits in a sunlit room featuring hardwood floors, decorative wall art, and large windows.
from$175/hr
LOVE SONG: BROOKLYN URBAN OASIS

31 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(129)
Venue capacity icon15

Brownstone

...Solange Knowles; award-winning filmmakers Sidra Smith ("A Luv Tale"), Arthur Jaffa and Stanley Nelson (the Oscar-nominated documentary "Attica"); and celebrity interview subjects such as supermodel Gigi Hadid ("What's In My Bag" segment*), Diggy Simmons, chef Kwame Onwuachi (Tatiana). Evan Mock, Rhyme Fest...
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The spacious interior features a light-filled living area with two decorative plants, a white sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
from$350/hr
Beautiful Fort Greene Loft Space with with Huge Windows & Finished Garden.

31.1 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(59)
Venue capacity icon100

Apartment Loft

...the Brooklyn Navy Yard near Steiner Studios. FEATURES • 3300 sq ft Loft Space (known as our "Greene Loft") • Furnished set, perfect for interviews, editorial shoots, & apartment scenes. (See our Greene Loft Furnishings PDF uploaded in photos for exactly what's included with the space and...
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A spacious room with hardwood floors, featuring a white backdrop, a black leather couch, and modern furniture arranged for a cozy, open layout.
from$200/hr
Beautiful 4200 sf NoMad / Chelsea Photo / Video Studio, 2 Shooting Areas, Exposed Brick, High Ceilings, North Light

31.9 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(73)
Venue capacity icon30

Photo Studio

...Studio, Photo Production, Photo Shoot, Still Life Shoot, Still Shoot, Print Shoot, Still Life Studio, Video Studio, Video Production, Video Shoot , Video Interview, Filmed Interview, interview, Photography Studio, Photography Shoot, Film Shoot, Film Studio, High Ceilings, Exposed Brick, North Light, Natural Light, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan...
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Exposed brick Multi-use Event/Shooting Space Image in Ukrainian Village, New York, NY
from$180/hr
Exposed brick Multi-use Event/Shooting Space

32 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.8(289)
Venue capacity icon74

Flex Space

RESOBOX East Village. Available 7-days a week | 24/7 We offer our East Village store for filming, seminars, private parties, corporate mixers, concerts and fund-raisers. It is also available to rent for your own weekly classes and/or workshops. The space is located on the first floor with big...
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Suite 704E Image in Midtown, New York, NY
from$18/hr
Suite 704E

32.1 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.8(644)
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Office Desks

Sage Workspace. Centrally located at the intersection of 5th Avenue and E30th Street Our office space is modern, friendly, and family owned and operated. We offer innovative solutions for companies and individuals who want flexible office spaces including convenient short term office rental. With our modern office...
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Midtown Luxe Studio for your content creation Image in Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
from$90/hr
Midtown Luxe Studio for your content creation

32.1 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(112)
Venue capacity icon40

Event Space

...Ideal for a range of creative projects like filmed interview, social media shoots, music videos, podcasts, YouTube content creation, and more, our space also provides 4 LED panels with stands, production assistant as optional add-ons to enhance your production. Located just one block away...
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A modern living space featuring two gray armchairs, a small side table, a floor lamp, and guitars leaning against the wall near large windows.
from$85/hr
Beautiful Midtown Mixed-use Studio

32.2 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(70)
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Recording Studio

James Morgan Music. ...Studio. I use this room as a recording studio, but it can easily be called a media room, a photo studio, an interview room, a podcast/videocast setting, (I have four large-diaphragm mics for podcasts), a meeting place, a talk show set, a rehearsal room...
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A spacious living area features a large sectional sofa, hardwood floors, and exposed wooden beams, with a kitchen and dining area in the background.
from$195/hr
Massive loft, with exposed beams and exposed brick; perfect for video and photo shoots / productions. Open kitchen, tons of natural light, multi-bedrooms

32.2 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(77)
Venue capacity icon25

Apartment Loft

...features the original exposed brick and exposed beams, perfect for that classic New York loft vibe. Perfect for photo and video shoots, interviews, documentaries, commercials, social media campaigns, instagram, and more. LIVING ROOM / KITCHEN ---------------- - Massive open space (1000 Sq Ft) - 12' ceilings - Exposed Brick Wall...
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A studio setup featuring a brown leather couch, a bookshelf filled with books, a wooden desk, and decorative elements in a well-lit space with a combination of dark walls and wooden flooring.
from$120/hr
Cabinet library studio with Cyclorama

32.2 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(155)
Venue capacity icon20

Photo / Video Studio

Video Photo Studio, Gatsby Stage. ...you can combine your photo or video sets from a large choice of props, furniture, interior sets, and accessories. Sound protection for interviews and podcasts. This is an operating photo studio with 13ft high ceilings, windows and a 25ft wide cyclorama. The space comes equipped...
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A small meeting room with a round table and four chairs, a whiteboard on the wall, and a telephone on the table.
from$30/hr
Flatiron Meeting Room (small)

32.2 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(410)
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Meeting Room

We provide very cool, yet professional, office space and meeting rooms to hundreds of companies in NYC. We are currently in the Flatiron and Chelsea areas. We are home to many start ups and established companies. We provide offices and meeting rooms on an hourly/daily/monthly...
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A rooftop terrace with a sectional sofa adorned with white cushions, two wooden stools, and wall-mounted planters filled with greenery.
from$200/hr
Fully Furnished Penthouse & Terrace

32.2 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.7(125)
Venue capacity icon80

Event Venue

*GOOD News - the Penthouse is delighted to say we're accepting bookings. We are implementing an extensive list of safety and cleaning procedures to protect event guests and host. Please ask for our safety protocol for more details.** This listing is based on hosting Productions...
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The room features modern furniture, including a black daybed and chairs, arranged around a central table in a sunlit space with large windows.
from$200/hr
Midtown Production / Photo / Video Studio

32.3 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(145)
Venue capacity icon40

Daylight Studio

Studio 250. https://youtu.be/S5wAQfeZjhI ( Video Tour ) Photo and video studio, location rental, showroom, meeting space, and event venue in midtown Manhattan. Measuring 2,600 usable square feet with 11 foot ceilings, we offer abundant daylight with north, west and facing light with unobstructed city views. Perfect space...
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A spacious, well-lit photography studio featuring various lighting equipment, seating areas, and decorative plants.
from$95/hr
Luxury Spacious Production Studio in Chelsea Manhattan

32.3 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.7(192)
Venue capacity icon15

Film / Photo Loft

TALS Studio. ...heart of Chelsea, Manhattan, our newly renovated 2000 sq ft Production Studio offers an inspiring space designed for photo shoots, video productions, interviews, and special events like fashion week model castings and --- shoots. Whether you're working on your next big project or hosting...
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Fantastic Midtown Photography Studio with skyline views Image in Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
from$75/hr
Fantastic Midtown Photography Studio with skyline views

32.4 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(504)
Venue capacity icon40

Meeting Room

Studio 1418. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR CREATIVE PHOTO AND FILM PRODUCTIONS, AND ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES BUT FOR A HIGHER RATE, SEE EVENT LISTING! To see a virtual tour and walk around the studio please click the following link: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=t2K5t3SUm8g&mls=1 Our freshly renovated studio, located...
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A bright, spacious room with large windows, a blue armchair, a red couch, and a wooden coffee table.
from$54/hr
MULTI SET STUDIO IN MIDTOWN

32.4 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(305)
Venue capacity icon25

Photo Studio

OUR HOLLIDAY CHRISTMAS DECOR IS AVAILABLE. WE HAVE PROFOTO D1 AIR 500W LIGHTS AT OUR STUDIO THAT CAN BE ADDED FOR FREE TO YOUR RESERVATION JUST SEND US A MESSAGE REQUEST THAT YOU'LL NEED PROFOTO LIGHTS! Our studio is located in Midtown Manhattan, variety of...
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A bright, minimalist studio features a brown leather couch, a vanity with lights, and large windows showcasing the Empire State Building in the background.
from$69/hr
Midtown Daylight 1000sqft Empire State Views

32.4 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(135)
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Daylight Studio

Looking for a clean, large and professional space in Manhattan for your next photo or video shoot? Our 1000 sq ft, fully equipped studio in Midtown Manhattan might be a perfect fit! The studio is flushed with daylight throughout the day and comes with lighting...
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A cozy living area with a rustic fireplace, a coffee table, a striped armchair, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
from$50/hr
Gorgeous meeting room on Upper West Side

32.5 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(571)
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Apartment

...rearranged or removed as long as you kindly return everything back in its place. We have have successfully hosted numerous professional film interviews, photography and video shoots in the space including for such major networks as CBS, CNN, ABC, various documentary and motion picture productions...
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A well-lit interior space featuring a chair, several cameras on tripods, and large windows illuminating a wall with orange paint.
from$150/hr
Beautiful Ground Level Art Gallery or Event Venue

32.5 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(140)
Venue capacity icon48

Gallery

Available 7-days a week | 6AM-11PM Located in the heart of Manhattan, a short walking distance from Columbus Circle and Central Park. Conveniently located in between Upper West Side and Midtown. This ground level 1,800 ft² space boasts soaring 24' ceilings, 2 beautiful private rooms...
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A spacious living area with exposed brick walls, wooden flooring, a brown sofa, a large coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
from$225/hr
Prime SoHo Amazing Light Clean Loft Production & Event Space

32.6 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(78)
Venue capacity icon40

Photo Studio

Extraordinary cast iron SoHo Loft adjacent to the Mercer hotel on one of downtown's most prestigious and quietest blocks with amazing light and tall 15 ft ceilings. Rent our space a la carte, or partner with us to create a turn key experience for your...
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A spacious room with exposed brick walls, a green sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and large windows letting in natural light.
from$175/hr
Chic, Old School Soho Loft with Natural Light, Made for Instagram, E-Commerce & Creatives

32.6 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(190)
Venue capacity icon75

Event Space Loft

Hi, Áwet New York here. We have a beautiful showroom space for our brand that we can occasionally offer to other creatives when we are not using it. Below are more details on the showroom space. Feel free to reach out for additional information. Located...
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A modern, open-concept living space with large windows, a dining area with a wooden table, and a couch facing a wall-mounted television.
from$200/hr
Sunny Soho Loft

32.7 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(115)
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Apartment Loft

Central Soho loft - 14ft ceilings, split level set up as 2 bed/2 bath with home office / additional sleeping loft upstairs. Modern industrial design. Approx 2100 sq feet Very close to multiple subways given central Soho listing. Wide street with ample parking. Front of...
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A spacious loft-style living area with wooden beams, an open kitchen, and abundant indoor plants.
from$255/hr
Quiet full floor Village loft with a SOHO feel, 3,500 Sq ft w/ designer furniture, holding space, piano, keyed elevator available in downtown NYC

32.7 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(19)
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Apartment Loft

...onto a private alley and is whisper quiet. The South side also offers tremendous natural "controlled" light, making it perfect for shooting interviews. This historic beauty was built in 1870 but your Art Director can turn it into any period since then ;) Corinthian columns...
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A modern living room with exposed brick walls, a large television, comfortable seating, and a workspace featuring a desk and office chair.
from$80/hr
Loft Office Space Full Windowed and Furnished

33 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(85)
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Event Space Loft

Top Brand Worldwide (Global Experiential Marketing Agency). About the Space Welcome to Top Brand Worldwide, We are an Experiential Marketing & Brand Experience Agency working remotely, we would like you to rent our space until we are back. Video Available https://youtu.be/tBylrzK-JFA You can use our office for any productions needs you might...
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A woman in a red dress is sitting at a wooden desk with a laptop in a well-lit office with large windows.
from$25/hr
Dedicated Day Office | Flexible On Demand

33 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(144)
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Private Work Office

Available from 8:30am-5:30pm, M-F. The Dedicated Day Office includes modern and contemporary design, state-of-the-art ergonomic furniture. Travel lightly—we have all the necessary cords and adapters for your smart devices. Complimentary coffee, tea and fruit-infused water also included. Located in the heart of the Financial District...
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A modern conference room features a round table with four chairs, a television displaying meeting information, and a potted plant in the corner.
from$45/hr
Small Meeting Room C on Wall StreetMeeting Room B for 14, Amazing light and Views-Phonebooths and Lounge Space as well

33.1 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

4.9(73)
Venue capacity icon5

Meeting Room

Small meeting room with a TV for presentations. Our downtown location is perfectly situated adjacent to the New York Stock Exchange, in the world’s business epicenter - Manhattan’s Financial District. Located within blocks of every major NYC subway line, east and west side highways, and...
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An industrial-style loft space with a wooden floor, a raised loft area, a modern seating area, and a mannequin near a bookshelf.
from$120/hr
1300 Sq Ft Renovated Warehouse for Photo/Film Productions

33.2 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(44)
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Industrial Loft

This is Studio Two, the perfect location for smaller productions for shooting portraits, model tests, look books or fashion catalog work. The space features 16' ceilings which make it perfect for set builds or other projects that require ample ceiling height. Along with the original...
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An expansive, empty industrial space with wooden floors and exposed beams, featuring a row of columns and a large rear window letting in light.
from$225/hr
Raw 19th Century Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn

33.4 miles from Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(51)
Venue capacity icon74

Warehouse

This is a multidisciplinary, artist-led studio dedicated to exploring the dramatic potential of constructed space through performance, film and design. The studio is located on a cobblestone street in Red Hook and is ideal for large scale work. The main floor is a 6500SF open...
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Reviews for interview filming locations

Daniel A.
Accessible, Quiet, & Private Studio Apartment
This space was perfect for the documentary interview I needed to film. Very spacious and easy for equipment to be moved and stored. My actors were able to take the train right to location, which was vital. A great space for filming...
Al B.
Modern Urban Studio with Bright Aesthetics in Queens Village
Excellent studio space for interview video shoot and photography shoot, the host met and exceeded my expectations
Chris C.
NYC Penthouse- Hidden Gem of Jamaica
beautiful space and made our crew feel right at home. The pictures were spot on of the location and was perfect for our interview setup...
Ingie E.
Converted Carriage House on Gold Coast of Long Island. Unique and spacious in a private setting!
some Off spray for mosquitos for our crew - and agreed to talk to and handle the neighbors when they had a dog interrupting our interview recording. But that was only for a short period of time. Everything else went perfectly and her hospitality throughout made my job as a PM...
Salvatore F.
Long Island Boho Loft
Very clean, and technologically advanced home, perfect for filming one on one interviews and small projects. The host was very friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. She was also very quick with answering any questions about the property or our booking. Would recommend booking her space...
Aileen G.
Stunning Spacious Studio Loft with Kitchen
We had a great experience filming an interview for our documentary series in Donna's space/studio. She (and Ysabel) were super quick to respond (our booking was very last minute) and really helpful about sending info, offering up options, adapting to our requests and answering lots of questions. They also...
Paige H.
Sunroom photography studio.
Wonderful space, definitely would recommend using this space for any sit down interview needs
Matthew H.
Quaint Natural Cedar Shake Fairytale Look Home
Karen is an amazing host, and her place is perfect for production. We filmed two sit down documentary interviews and everything was seamless. Simple load in, plenty of staging, quiet location, and multiple looks. Communication was amazing from the very first inquiry making for a great experience. I highly recommend...
Matthew H.
Flexible meeting space in professional office building
recently used this office to conduct interviews for my company. John was very attentive and responded to every question quickly. The office itself is in a great spot, clean, and great for meetings or other business affairs. I highly recommend the pizza place next door for lunch. I will definitely...
Matthew H.
Flexible meeting space in professional office building
My second time using this spot. I love it for conducting interviews. Another great experience
Michelene (Elle) M.
Perfect 1 Bedroom Apartment Set
Amazing, intimate space, just what I needed for my documentary interview! Blaq L. was very nice, welcoming, prompt and accommodating. will book again in the near future...
Rolo M.
Cozy & Quiet Urban Therapy Studio with Free Onsite Parking – West Babylon
warm, inviting and what ever other wonderful words you can think of, that’s them. The space is big enough to do photography, podcasts, interviews and many other things. There is plenty of parking in the back and so you don’t have to worry about that either. In all...
Arthur N.
North Shore Hidden Gem Cottage Studio
This is a great studio with lots of space, and in a great location so it is very quiet, perfect for interviews. Most importantly, Brian was incredibly accommodating and helpful with everything to make sure that the shoot would go well. He took time out of his day to let...
Clementine P.
Green Screen Studio/Post Production Studio
Zafar is very arranging, flexible and has been truly helpful with the team. We were filming an interview that needed a green background. The studio is convenient and great - just not as clean everywhere as expected but totally fair enough for the cheap price. I would recommend it...
Laura P.
NEW Long Island Studio! Connect. Collab. Create!
Lovely space. Great for sit down interviews. Would definitely recommend. Kimberly was fab
Jim T.
Converted Carriage House on Gold Coast of Long Island. Unique and spacious in a private setting!
What a beautiful setting for a week of filming! The house was immaculate and gave us multiple options for our interviews - including outside. Our host was incredibly accommodating and available when needed...
Journey W.
North Shore Hidden Gem Cottage Studio
The rental was wonderful for us to use as a documentary interview space and everything was quite clean and easy for my crew and I! Brian also really couldn’t have been friendlier - made us feel welcome and then let us do our thing. 5 stars...
Jenna Y.
Sunroom photography studio.
meet our crew in the morning and made sure we had everything we needed. Communication was excellent. The space was used to film an interview and looked as expected...