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Green Screen Studio San Francisco
8 miles from San Mateo, CA4.0 (1)
15 guests
Green Screen Studio San Francisco. to 6 lights)
Pre Lit for One Subject (4 to 6 lights)
Lights include Arris, Litepanels, Aputure & more.
Green Screen for knees up filming (full body & 2nd wall available as an upgrade)
Wifi
Free Use of Lobby Area
Free Parking (up to 5 vehicles)
Free Coffee & Tea
2 Directors Chair
Tables/Chairs/A Frame
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$2,388 total
before taxes
10 hr min
Film Shoot Location Docs Cooking Shows!
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (12)
20 guests
Film Shoot Location Docs Cooking Shows!. home, only 12 minutes from downtown or the SF airport, is ideal for relocations, business retreats, dinner parties, peaceful relaxation or filming a cooking show! Located in a welcoming community with spectacular views of the East Bay.
Never enough cooks in this kitchen!
"Kitchen Cooking Show" Chef's dream.
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$1,397 total
before taxes
5 hr min
DeNoise Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.8 (25)
10 guests
DeNoise Studios.
Welcome to our video, photo, audio production studio! This is a multi level space with many rooms for shooting, filming, streaming, and recording. It is fully active studio, busy every day of the week, with a production, post production, and admin crew, and we
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$306 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (5)
20 guests
Sync Design Inc. Sync Studio Space is your off site production hub and so much more. 1900plus sq ft of open studio space (36 feet by 54 feet and 20ft ceilings) for your photo or video needs.
In house equipment as well as Backdrops and paintable sets for videographers
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$387 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Monkey Barrel Media
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
40 guests
Monkey Barrel Media. Welcome to our professional film studio in Benicia! Our facility features two dedicated spaces designed to support your production needs:
MAIN SOUND STAGE:
• Spacious environment accommodating up to 40 persons
• Fully lit with natural and overhead lighting
• Room for booms and overhead gear
• High power electrical setup
•
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$339 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (7)
60 guests
Our beautifully designed, modern lounge seats up to 40 indoors. Our outdoor patio seats up to 25 and is situated on a pedestrian only street. The space is perfect daytime meetings, brainstorming sessions or happy hours. We also offer cocktail education for a great team
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$230 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Patrick Johnson Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (12)
20 guests
Patrick Johnson Studios. Very cool unique Photography Studio in San Mateo. In the heart of Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Near downtown San Mateo. Great location right off the freeway. Like being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Legendary photographer Pat Johnson (www.patjohnson.com) designed it from top
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$100
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3 hr min
Golden Moon Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (108)
50 guests
Golden Moon Studios. Sunny, private and beautiful space located in the heart of Downtown San Mateo.
Newly renovated with original hardwood floors, extraordinary natural light, high ceilings and so much more. This is an artist studio with professional lighting. Perfect for space for photo shoots, video recording and more.
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Spacious, Versatile Downtown Studio Space for Productions
Central San Mateo, CA79 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for productions and performances including filming, dance performances, and photoshoots.
SPACE FEATURES
3000 Square Feet (50x60ft of blank walls)
18' High Ceilings
79 Capacity
(80) Folding Chairs
Tables
Benches with storage
Clothing hangers
Storage cubbies
Floating Stage
High Quality Projector
4K Wall Projector
Sound System w/Mic
Two 4K TV
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$3,433 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA64 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Grand main dining room located in a historic train station next to Caltrain in Downtown San Mateo. High ceilings, full bar with long marble top, rustic and industrial chic touches, large rotisserie oven, open kitchen and featuring two imported Italian pizza ovens as the beating heart
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$1,314 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA40 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Our special Train Car Room was designed to resemble dining train cars of the past. Feel free to admire the beautiful artwork on our wall— we selected this particular piece because of the color combination and the movement it conveys, which is a perfect expression of
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$603 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Dance Studio, Meeting and Cultural Space in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (2)
25 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for dance, yoga and meditation classes, meetings, art gallery and presentations and photoshoots.
850 Square Feet
25 Capacity
Benches with storage
Wall mirrors
Sound System
4K TV with Digital Signage Software
Multi Colored LED Lights
LIST OF AMENITIES
Ipod/MP3 compatible and professional sound
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$767 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Chill Spot Rendezvous
Central San Mateo, CA49 guests
Chill Spot Rendezvous. Absolutely! Here’s the complete, polished Peerspace listing description for your Chill Spot Rendezvous Ice Cream Cafe:
Whimsical Ice Cream Lounge & Event Space in the Heart of San Mateo
Welcome to Chill Spot Rendezvous, San Mateo’s hidden gem—a vibrant, cozy, and delightfully cool ice cream
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$904 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA200 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Rise Woodfire can accommodate up to 194 people seated. This newly renovated restaurant is housed within a historical train station, and is a showstopper with many beautiful spaces for any event or production in mind. Starting from our state of the art heated Outdoor Patio +
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$4,380 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Rise Pizzeria
North Central, San Mateo, CA120 guests
Rise Pizzeria. Our Outdoor Patio Bar is one of the largest outdoor areas in San Mateo.
This expansive state of the art space has ceiling fans and large windows to allow circulation, meanwhile is also covered and can be heated by fire pits. Stay safe and cozy in our
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$2,081 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Teamworks Executive Suites
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (247)
12 guests
Teamworks Executive Suites. Modern, quiet and bright Conference Room in a remodeld historical office building.
Located only one block away from San Mateo CalTrain station & downtown restaurants.
Comfortably accommodates meetings of up to 10 participants.
Modern kitchen with refrigrator and modern bathroom en suite.
Fast interent, strong WIFI, 60" smart TV Monitor
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$553 total
before taxes
4 hr min
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
Central San Mateo, CA4.9 (8)
60 guests
Our small recital hall is ideal for student and chamber music concerts. There are 2 grand pianos on stage. Rehearsals, lectures, masterclasses are also possible.
Space is also available for art exhibitions as well as there is track lighting along the walls. Kitchenette and warm up
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$381 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Femme Luxe Nook
North Central, San Mateo, CA5.0 (1)
10 guests
Femme Luxe Nook. light.
🛋️ Key Features
• Open living space with modern finishes
• Large windows providing abundant natural light
• Neutral colored walls and wood flooring – perfect for filming
• Clean, uncluttered aesthetic ideal for product shoots or interviews
• Elevator accessible and located in a secure, quiet building
• Convenient street and garage parking nearby
🎥 Best for
• Short films,
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$289 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.8 (20)
30 guests
Our beautiful event space is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). This spacious, light filled building has much to offer and will surely impress your guests, clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables
Multiple HD
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$392 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sleek, Modern Conference Room in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.6 (28)
6 guests
Our beautiful conference room is perfect for any meeting, presentation or workshop session and will surely impress your clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
Medium conference table
6 chairs
55" HD TV: HDMI & USB connections to plug in and display
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Cozy Breakout Space in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA5.0 (39)
8 guests
Our beautiful breakout space is perfect for any meeting, workshop or brainstorming session and will surely impress your clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
3 tables
5 chairs, cushioned seating
Decorative accent lighting
Semi private space
3D Tour: https://www.udr.com/san francisco bay area apartments/san
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Modern, Bright Breakout Space in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA5.0 (7)
8 guests
Our beautiful breakout space is perfect for any meeting, presentation or workshop session and will surely impress your clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
Cushioned seating
2 work pods
55" HD TV: HDMI & USB connections to plug in and display
Decorative
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Bright, Sleek Conference Room in San Mateo
East San Mateo, CA4.9 (18)
6 guests
Our beautiful conference room is perfect for any meeting, workshop or brainstorming session and will surely impress your clients or employees!
Space Features:
WiFi
Round conference table
6 chairs
Decorative accent lighting
Semi private space
3D Tour: https://www.udr.com/san francisco bay area apartments/san
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Beautiful deck with views of the Bay- perfect for small events and shoots
Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA5.0 (8)
20 guests
Beautiful and spacious 1350 sq ft. outdoor deck with a stunning view of the San Francisco skyline, San Mateo bridge, and the bay, perfect for work gatherings, candlelit dinners, photo shoots, and everything in between. Located in a coveted neighborhood in the heart of the peninsula,
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$300 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Studio Anthurium
Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA5.0 (3)
99 guests
Studio Anthurium. Versatile Event Space for Any Occasion
Welcome to the perfect venue for vibrant and memorable gatherings!
Our space is designed to accommodate up to 100 guests, ideal for those looking to host intimate yet lively events. The venue has a two rooms one spacious main room
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$359 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Modern Chic Salon
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA5.0 (1)
25 guests
This beautiful 1550 sq ft hair salon sits nestled into the Crystal Springs Shopping Village in San Mateo, CA.
Originally rebuilt in 2020, the space was intended to serve clients looking for expert styling, esthetician, and beauty services.
The exterior of the studio showcases large windows that
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$1,095 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
3.3 miles from San Mateo, CA5.0 (6)
6 guests
Fi.
Premium Services (Available at an Additional Cost):
1. Teleprompter & Advanced Setup: Enhance your shoot with our additional equipment. Pricing: $200.
2. Professional Filming Assistance: We can also assist you in capturing the perfect shots. Pricing: Half day $600 | Full day $900.
3. Camera
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$302 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Film Shoot Location, Cooking Shows!
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
20 guests
Film Shoot Location, Cooking Shows!. Ideal kitchen space for shooting your next delicious culinary creation!
Featuring "THE STOVE" a rare 1947 O'Keefe and Merritt Aristocrat Stove with 6 burners, 2 ovens, 2 broilers including a "grillevator" and warming oven. Only 100 left in the world!
It works beautifully and makes an
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$1,643 total
before taxes
6 hr min
SF Podcast Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (5)
10 guests
SF Podcast Studio. The Premier Video Podcasting Studio of the SF Bay Area.
Complete Filming Set
Cinematic Video
Pro Audio Mixing
Dynamic Lighting
Full Service Post Production
High End Deliverables
Trusted By Dozens of SF Tech, AI, Medical & Health Companies, as well as
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$554 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Daylight Photo & Film Studio w/ Free Gear – Mission SF
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (85)
20 guests
loft in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District is purpose built for photo and video shoots, interviews, and content production. Whether you're filming a branded campaign or staging a lifestyle shoot, this versatile, well equipped space has everything you need — including free grip gear, a private
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$489 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Filmmaker and Product Photo Shoot Paradise: Golden Gate Heights Home with Unparalleled Views & Amenities!
Serving the San Mateo, CA area20 guests
successful shoot.
This unique Golden Gate Heights home offers everything you need to create stunning visuals.
Contact us today to book your filming or photography session!
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$1,446 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Filming Space in Modern Studio at The Creative Atelier by Sucré Couture
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
40 guests
foot studio is complete with one large and one medium room and two private restrooms. Perfect for desk work, photography and filming, workshops and classes, business meetings, and small gatherings.
Sucré Creative Studio has a modern contemporary feel with velvet curtains, neutral furniture, vintage props, and
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$213 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Oakland Hills Mid-Century Modern | Filmed Interviews, Photo Shoots and Video Productions
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (10)
20 guests
manageable equipment access
• Secure overnight equipment storage available ($50/night, included for multi day bookings)
• Residential setting with no daytime noise restrictions
FLEXIBLE FILMING SPACES
• Main Floor: Open concept living, dining, and kitchen (1,200+ sq ft)
• A Frame Ceilings: Well over 10 feet for lighting rigs and equipment
•
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$931 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Artfully Crafted Film & Photo Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
This boutique studio packs a punch with unique lighting and symmetry ideal for photo, film. and dance. The production space is an almost perfect square with a wooden slat wall, a 3D textured wall and a mirror lined wall. All lighting is RGB and controlled via
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$339 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Downtown Richmond Podcast Room with Professional Equipment & Greenscreen
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
6 guests
This is a great quiet space for recording podcasts as well as photoshoots or filming scenes that require a green screen. We have a desk, lounge chairs, a card table, 6 foot table, and foldable chairs available so that you can create whatever kind of scene
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$108 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.
How much does a film production location cost to rent in San Mateo?
Film production locations in San Mateo average $118 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $146, whereas larger venues run about $716 per hour.
film production locations Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for film production locations venues in San Mateo, ranging between $146.08 and $716.43.
$118/hr average
What's the best day to rent a film production location in San Mateo?
Tuesdays are the most popular day for booking film production locations in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Tuesday and Sunday as these days are 17% cheaper on average.
How popular are film production locations in San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 492 people into their film production locations with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How long do people rent film production locations in San Mateo?
Most film production locations are scheduled for 7 hours, with 6 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Filmings starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
film production locations Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for film production locations in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
Reviews for film production locations
Deva A.
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
Beautiful space for filming! Great natural light and modern design. Easy parking for crew and very clear and prompt communication with host. Thanks, Clint...
Reuben B.
Unique industrial warehouse for full video production (w/ infinity cyclorama)
Jesse is super responsive, and his cyclorama is amazing! Now my go-to place for filming
Lydia B.
Modern, Bright Breakout Space in San Mateo
Really easy and such a supportive host. A great location for filming an interview
Tyler C.
Bright, Contemporary, Mid-Peninsula Meeting / Creative Space close to CalTrain
Perfect space for our filmed interview
Ellen G.
Bright, Spacious Home with Stunning Updated Backyard with Pool
Host's were very helpful and quick at solving issues remotely, e.g turning off the air con
Clean space, great space for filming, large, and furniture all very moveable...
Carlos G.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Great experience working with Pat! I highly recommend his studio for filming and photography
Terri H.
Modern House with an Open Scandinavian Feel in a Lush Setting
Isha is a gracious host, and the space is beautiful and flexible. We appreciated Isha's support for moving items to make the film shoot perfect...
Terri H.
Modern House with an Open Scandinavian Feel in a Lush Setting
This was a super location for a film shoot. The host is incredibly gracious and flexible
Alexis H.
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
This was a perfect space for our needs. We filmed our newest online course here. The space was well equipped with wifi, lighting, table, chairs, couch and even multiple backgrounds to choose from.
The host was very responsive, friendly and accommodating and even provided some LaCroix for us so we...
Jolie L.
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
Great space for filming an interview
Danny M.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
The space is nice, and everything was clean and sanitize when my production crew walked in, for a filmed interview. They also set up a mini snack bar along with a coffee maker. Parking space is available to use when driving in. Definitely a great place...
Liz O.
Bright, Contemporary, Mid-Peninsula Meeting / Creative Space close to CalTrain
Amazing location with superb hosts! Susan and David were extremely hospitable and accommodating the entire time we were filming in the space. The upstairs space is modern, bright, has beautiful furniture, plants, and was perfect for our TV segment since we were able to convert it into a "design" studio...
Alonso O.
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
We had an excellent experience filming a talking head video. Alex was very helpful throughout the process. Lights, backgrounds and chairs/tables were there for our use. I will definitely book again...
Charity P.
Beautiful residential property in Redwood Shores. 10 Minutes from SFO airport.
Lovely space! We used the space for filming for a series of interviews. The only challenge was the lighting coming in from the top windows in the living room, but otherwise it was great. Thank you...
Alejandra P.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen's space was perfect! Ellen was communicative and provided all information needed to have a smooth day of filming at the location. Thank you for letting us use your space...
Jill S.
Beautiful Production Lounge with Game Room
Communication was smooth and easy and the space worked really well for our small film shoot
Jim S.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Space was extremely fit for purpose (filmed interview), and Pat was communicative, friendly and proactive with supporting my activity in the studio...
Nell S.
Beautiful residential property in Redwood Shores. 10 Minutes from SFO airport.
Rebecca provided the perfect space for our filming needs. Their instructions were perfectly clear, the space beautiful and communications prompt. Thank you again...
Deija W.
Bright, Spacious Home with Stunning Updated Backyard with Pool
The space was great! We were filming interviews, and the space had lots of natural light. I would book again in the future
Katherine Y.
Unique industrial Film/Photo Studio With Garage Door Opening, High Ceilings For Full Video Production
Perfect for a small filming
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