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A bright, airy room with large windows, a white door leading outside, and wooden flooring.
from$150/hr
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(55)
Venue capacity icon50

Art Studio

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...
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A modern bar interior features green chairs, round pendant lights, and a patterned wall with shelves stocked with bottles.
from$200/hr
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon60

Bar

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 building event...
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A dining area features a long wooden table set with glasses and napkins, surrounded by stools, and is adorned with a mural of silhouetted figures on the wall.
from$275/hr
Cool Nostalgic Train Car Room

North Central, San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon40

Restaurant

...almost every event: • Birthdays • Weddings • Receptions • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Networking events • Holiday parties • Cocktail parties • Corporate meetings • Workshops • Presentations • Video shoots • Film shoots • Photo shoots...
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A spacious outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, illuminated by string lights.
from$950/hr
Cozy state-of-the-art Outdoor Patio in Downtown San Mateo

North Central, San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon120

Restaurant Patio

...details. You’ll find that all our aesthetically pleasing spaces offer something for almost every event: • Corporate meetings • Workshops • Presentations • Video shoots • Film shoots • Photo shoots • Birthdays • Weddings • Receptions • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Networking events • Holiday parties • Cocktail parties...
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A spacious restaurant interior with a high wooden ceiling, large arched windows, and a long bar area with stools.
from$2,000/hr
Industrial-Chic Train Station Restaurant Buyout

North Central, San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon200

Restaurant

...and Outdoor Patio. You’ll find that all our spaces offer something for almost every event: • Corporate meetings • Workshops • Presentations • Video shoots • Film shoots • Photo shoots • Birthdays • Weddings • Receptions • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Networking events • Holiday parties • Cocktail parties ** Food and beverages are available from...
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A cozy room with a black futon, a coffee table, posters on the walls, and a vintage jukebox illuminated by neon lights.
from$100/hr
Classic Twist On Photography Space

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(11)
Venue capacity icon20

Photo Studio

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...
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A modern conference room features a long table surrounded by chairs, with plants, artwork, and a large screen on the wall.
from$95/hr
Highend Large Group Meeting Space with Smart Audio Video

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(22)
Venue capacity icon16

Meeting Room

Your will have the entire office space to yourself for your duration of your meeting. Theoffice space cosists of large open space meeting area with large conference room table to seat 10-20 guests. Large 75 inch tv for your presentation with fast internet. You will...
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Bright & Airy Studio for Photography & Video Image in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
from$75/hr
Bright & Airy Studio for Photography & Video

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon25

Photo / Video Studio

This bright and airy studio space is perfect for photographers, videographers, and creatives seeking an affordable and versatile backdrop for their projects. Features: Natural Light: Large windows provide beautiful, diffused natural light. Minimalist Design: The clean white walls and simple design create a blank canvas...
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A modern conference room with a large table surrounded by ergonomic chairs, a wall-mounted TV, and a kitchenette area.
from$105/hr
Modern Conference Room with AV & Whiteboard in Downtown San Mateo

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(208)
Venue capacity icon12

Conference Room

TeamWork 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...
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A music performance space with rows of wooden chairs facing a stage covered with a black cloth and a piano, surrounded by framed artwork on the walls.
from$170/hr
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space

Central San Mateo, CA

4.9(8)
Venue capacity icon60

Recital Space

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...
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A modern living room featuring a stylish arrangement of furniture, art pieces, and decorative objects around a central fireplace.
from$180/hr
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo

Baywood - Aragon, San Mateo, CA

5.0(16)
Venue capacity icon6

Single-Family Home

This space is as beautiful and instagrammable as it gets. Completed with the most stunning artifacts to designer furniture and skylights, this space will make all your pictures look they straight came from a magazine. This space has been thoughtfully curated and designed keeping in...
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A modern waiting area with two sofas, a wooden side table, and large windows allowing natural light to enter.
from$125/hr
Host your next gathering with a complete kitchen, lounge furniture and TV

South San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon15

Lounge

Look no further for your next hosting venue! Feel free to cook and prep while you host guests in the kitchen peninsula space. The full size refrigerator, stove and oven are the complete package for food and festivities. This space is great for a number...
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A small, modern cafe features light-colored walls, minimalist furniture, and art displayed on the walls, with a combination of tables and seating along the windows.
from$25/hr
Cozy Breakout Space in San Mateo

East San Mateo, CA

4.9(25)
Venue capacity icon8

Conference Room

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-mateo/citysouth/photos-and-tours/ This space...
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A modern office space featuring a glass-enclosed meeting room with a white table, orange and gray seating, and decorative lighting.
from$50/hr
Modern, Bright Breakout Space in San Mateo

East San Mateo, CA

5.0(7)
Venue capacity icon8

Conference Room

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...
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A bright lobby with large windows, modern furnishings, and potted plants.
from$125/hr
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo

East San Mateo, CA

4.8(13)
Venue capacity icon30

Event Space

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...
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A modern meeting room features a white table surrounded by six chairs, a large piece of colorful art on the wall, and a potted plant in the corner.
from$40/hr
Sleek, Modern Conference Room in San Mateo

East San Mateo, CA

4.4(19)
Venue capacity icon6

Conference Room

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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A modern game room featuring a shuffleboard table, two yellow chairs, and a wall-mounted television.
from$120/hr
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo

East San Mateo, CA

4.8(84)
Venue capacity icon25

Lounge

Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. A shuffleboard will surely entertain the crowd! Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Kitchen: refrigerator, stovetop, ovens...
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A round white table with four brown chairs is set in a well-lit room featuring framed artwork on the walls and a large plant in the corner.
from$25/hr
Bright, Sleek Conference Room in San Mateo

East San Mateo, CA

4.9(11)
Venue capacity icon6

Conference Room

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-mateo/citysouth/photos-and-tours/ This space is...
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A covered outdoor dining area is illuminated by string lights, set against a twilight sky.
from$95/hr
Beautiful deck with bay view perfect for small events

Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

5.0(8)
Venue capacity icon20

Deck

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...
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A modern hair salon interior featuring a large mirror, circular mirrors on the walls, a stylish chair, and a marble floor.
from$250/hr
Modern Chic Salon

Western Hills, San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon25

Hair Salon

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...
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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
from$99/hr
Tropical Modern | Natural Light | Newly Renovated

11.8 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(58)
Venue capacity icon30

Single-Family Home

We've had beautiful campaigns shot here like the Golden State Warriors, World Market and Hint Water. This home lends beautifully for photoshoots and video shoots both big and small. Book for June and July now and save 20% for advance booking. The 10 Foot waterfall...
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A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and large windows filled with greenery.
from$150/hr
Incredibly Bright Photo/Video Studio with Private Outdoor Space

13.5 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(115)
Venue capacity icon20

Film / Photo Loft

New Revolution Media. NRM Studios is an 1100 sq/ft multi level creative studio space nestled in the heart of the Dogpatch of San Francisco. The main studio space walls have been covered in state of the art sound proofing panels which makes it the perfect space for any...
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A person is filming another individual in front of a green screen, with studio lighting and equipment set up in a recording studio.
from$55/hr
Photography and Video Production Studio

13.6 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.8(129)
Venue capacity icon8

Photo / Video Studio

Perfectly set up photography / video studio for rent by the hour/ day / week. Permanently installed professional white CYC screen and green screen. This room can be used for portraits, fashion photography, products. Also, film makers can utilize the space and create different sets...
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A group of three individuals is working in a bright studio filled with fabric racks and large windows while preparing for a photoshoot.
from$125/hr
Airy Daylight Photo Studio

14 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(302)
Venue capacity icon30

Film / Photo Loft

LUX-SF Photo Studios & Services. ...Airy, sunny private space in the Dogpatch with a panoramic view of Pier 70 & the Bay, perfect for photo and film shoots and other production-oriented uses. Use of basic grip, covered parking for up to 3 vehicles, and many additional niceties included. Load-in...
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A person holds a clapperboard in front of a green screen set, flanked by blue and red human-shaped figures, while cameras and lighting equipment surround the scene.
from$450/hr
TURN-KEY SOUND PROOF VIDEO & PODCAST STUDIO PACKAGES: Lights/Cameras/Switcher/Streaming/Crew

14 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(190)
Venue capacity icon12

Blackout Studio

The Producer's Loft Studio. TURN-KEY VIDEO & WEBCAST STUDIO RENTAL INCLUDES: (1) 4K CAMERA PACKAGE GRIP PACKAGE LIGHTING PACKAGE STUDIO SUPPORT PACKAGE HD VIDEO MONITOR (1) IN-HOUSE STUDIO TECHNICIAN GREENSCREEN (wall only) or WHITE CYCLORAMA (wall only) or BLACK LIMBO PARKING (THREE) [3] RESERVED PARKING SPACES) ADD-ONS - Equipment...
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A modern living room features a gray sofa, a coffee table with a plant, and a large television, with an adjacent dining area visible through an open doorway.
from$95/hr
Bright, Spacious, Remodeled Historic Craftsman

16.8 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(120)
Venue capacity icon10

Craftsman Home

...Lakeshore Ave., Grand Avenue, 580, 880, and bus lines to BART. Wifi is available. Our space has been booked for: - Video shoots - Documentary - Filmed interviews - Photoshoots - Product demo - Student film - Social media content - Commerical Notable companies that have booked with us include: - Google Nest - Apple...
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A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a leather armchair, and a stone fireplace, complemented by large windows that let in natural light.
from$200/hr
Mid-Century Craftsman Home with Skyline View

17.1 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(40)
Venue capacity icon18

Craftsman Home

...home possess tons of character. Great period details, immaculate hardwood floors and large windows. Ample lighting in every room. Ideal for film & photo shoots. Thoughtfully curated. Art, decor, furniture and other design details throughout. Beautiful views from the master bedroom, kitchen & outdoor patio offer...
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A modern kitchen features blue cabinetry, a central wooden island with stools, and large windows allowing natural light to brighten the space.
from$175/hr
Spacious Oakland Hills Farmhouse

17.5 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(53)
Venue capacity icon25

Farmhouse

The Farmhouse is located in the Oakland hills on a half acre with a view, the house is 2600 sq ft and has 4 bedrooms. It has high ceilings, tons of natural light, and lots of room to set up lighting. There is plenty of...
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A group of seven people stands in a studio with a bright backdrop, surrounded by lighting equipment.
from$55/hr
Huge, Affordable Production Space

17.7 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.8(198)
Venue capacity icon30

Production Studio

Soundwave Studios. Soundwave Studios Backlot in West Oakland available for: film, video, photography, music, rehearsals, and classes. Public events, concerts are not allowed. - 2500 square foot flexible space - 50' x 30' open concrete floor space - 100 amp power distribution breaker panel - off street...
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A kitchen features blue walls, a central island with a marble countertop and farmhouse sink, and large windows allowing natural light.
from$125/hr
Traditional Oakland Cottage with Beautiful Garden + Tree House

17.9 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(76)
Venue capacity icon20

House

Nestled in the Oakland hills this house offers a lovely garden right off a beautiful kitchen with tons of natural south facing light. The house has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a garage, guest will have access to the whole house and garden. The garden...
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A minimalistic living room with a brick wall, a light-colored couch, a wooden coffee table, and various decorative plants and artwork.
from$149/hr
Sawmill Studio Loft

18.2 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(183)
Venue capacity icon20

Live / Work Loft

Large studio loft run by artist and prop/interior stylist. 1500sf flex space featuring exposed brick walls, hand-painted details, and original (cleared) artwork. 10' ceilings, concrete floors, large windows, full kitchen, and bath. 2 free all day designated parking spots. Freight elevator and loading dock. Perfect...
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A bright kitchen featuring a wooden island, blue stove, white cabinetry, and large windows with views of greenery.
from$225/hr
Gorgeous and Bright Remodeled Historic Home

20.8 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(101)
Venue capacity icon25

House

Freshly remodeled historic 3200 square foot home. Well-lit, modern, spacious kitchen. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms. All upstairs bathrooms have skylights. The kitchen and dining room have windows from many sides, giving beautiful light almost any time of day. Carrera marble and original Douglas fir...
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A modern interior living space with a brown leather sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining area in the background, and large windows overlooking an outdoor patio.
from$285/hr
Mid-Century Modern Setting in the Heart of Silicon Valley

21.1 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(123)
Venue capacity icon30

House

...This stunning modern, and architecturally significant space is perfect for video and photo shoots, off-sites and personal growth retreats. This tastefully decorated and unique venue is sophisticated and comfortable. The “inside out” Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced Eichler architecture inspires creativity and imagination. Open plan...
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A group of four people stands in a well-lit room, observing a production setup with cameras and equipment.
from$160/hr
Two Story Silicon Valley Family Home

23.7 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(51)
Venue capacity icon45

House

Welcome to our house; my name is Joanna. I do background work in movies, TV, commercials and industrials. I enjoy the excitement and creativity of being on a set so much that I thought why not turn our house into a set? Our house is...
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A kitchen featuring a stainless steel range with red knobs, set against a rustic stone arch and dark wood cabinetry.
from$220/hr
Ranch Style House on a Tree Lined Street

29.9 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(35)
Venue capacity icon25

Single-Family Home

Single story ranch style home on a tree lined street. •Located in charming Willow Glen with easy access to highways 87, 85, 17/880 and 280 •Recently remodeled kitchen with wood and stone accents •4 bedrooms 2 bath with an optional connected studio apartment with full...
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Two people are reviewing images on a laptop in a well-lit living room with large windows overlooking greenery.
from$175/hr
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains

40.7 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(31)
Venue capacity icon30

House

Our spacious home is surrounded by 360 degrees of nature, and you really feel that inside and out. Every room has a view--either of the gorgeous ridge in front or the intimate oak forest behind the house. It makes for a lot of diversity. The...
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Reviews for film shoot locations

Brooke B.
Vintage Style Furnished Home - with lots of props
had a great experience booking this space. I booked the space to shoot a few scene for a short film in. Oaday was very helpful and responded quickly when needed! The space was great...
Lemia B.
Beautiful 1927 Spanish Home
Lauren and P. were truly accommodating for us as a film crew. Very helpful in person and via text message. They gave us full rain of the house and property and we could shoot all our shots within the allotted time frame because of the easy access. I will always...
Kai C.
Natural Light Spacious and Modern Farmhouse
filming and our clients were very satisfied with the elegant design. She is very easy to work with. Not only she rearranged the early check-in time for us, but she also re-adjusted the price for our extra hour. If you are looking for a modern and impeccable shooting...
Daryl D.
Menlo Park Production Studio
Great space, great host! Shot some test footage here to determine if it would be a good place to shoot a short film. I will definitely be coming back...
Anthony F.
6 Person Conference Room at BootUP in Downtown Menlo Park
BootUp Ventures is an awesome facility. Fully equipped with a kitchen, bar area, patio, and all you would need for a meeting or film shoot. Our host Kevin was great. He was easy to communicate with and was always available for questions on site. I would definitely book again...
Flipbird F.
Tropical Modern | Natural Light | Newly Renovated
Sara was a great host! Super responsive and accommodating. We used the space for a film shoot and it was perfect
Vincent G.
Tropical Modern | Natural Light | Newly Renovated
Amazing place. Looks just like the photos except better. Worked really well for our small film shoot
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...
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
Micky H.
Luxury Modern House in Silicon Valley
We had a great film shoot over 2 days at this location. Meital was a timely and responsive host. Would recommend
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...
Sam H.
Spacious South Facing Natural Light Industrial Photo Studio
shooting this is a great place with a lot of helpful tools and props and all the while being a quiet setting for my film shoot. Easy instructions, great host, highly recommended...
Jan L.
Vintage Style Furnished Home - with lots of props
renting his space for our short film production! The space truly has a vintage charm, effortlessly made the look for some scenes in our film. There is a driveway that made loading in and out a breeze. If you are hoping to shoot in the bedrooms, one of the rooms...
Nick M.
Chic Cafe
Very nice spot. Perfect for a film shoot. The owners were very nice and responsive
Alex N.
Menlo Park Production Studio
its own circuit, bc of that it has allowed me and my team to bring in all of our equipment to have an amazing film shoot for our Easter. The space is great, but Bernard (The owner) is even better. He had as much passion for our film shoot as...
Jill S.
Beautiful Production Lounge with Game Room
Communication was smooth and easy and the space worked really well for our small film shoot
David S.
Natural light studio in San Francisco
our shoot. The location itself had a lot of natural light, and was quiet with no street noise. The only downside to the space is that there is a definite echo, which can affect video shooting. I think we'll be OK removing it in post, but people filming may...
Mariel V.
Silicon Valley Production Studio with White CYC Wall and Green Screen
We filmed one of our executives at this studio. Henry and Cook studio is super close to our offices in Palo Alto and was easy for everyone to find. We utilized the white cyc wall, which worked perfectly for our needs. We have them ranked number 1 on our list...
Caitlin W.
Multi-functional Creative Studio
Angelique was very responsive to all our questions. The space was clean. The furniture was easy to move (we were there for a film shoot that required moving certain things). There was wi-fi as well, which I wasn't expecting but was a helpful feature. All in all...

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