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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
New Revolution Media

13.5 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(117)
Venue capacity icon20
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 spacious room with large windows allowing natural light to illuminate the white walls and floor, contrasted by a section of exposed brick.
from$125/hr
LUX-SF Photo Studios & Services

14 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(302)
Venue capacity icon30
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 spacious, industrial-style room with exposed brick walls, overhead beams, a wooden dining table surrounded by black chairs, a leather sofa, and an artwork display.
from$150/hr
Sintak Studio

14.8 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(523)
Venue capacity icon10
Sintak Studio. ...one of a kind building is officially designated as a live/work loft space and can easily transition into a photo, film or video production studio, warehouse, boardroom, classroom, office, flex space, home or workshop. The building features exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, large skylights with...
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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

18.2 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(185)
Venue capacity icon20
Sawmill Studio. 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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Redwall Music Studio Image in East Industrial, Fremont, CA
from$199/hr
Redwall Music Studio

20.9 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(94)
Venue capacity icon10
Redwall Music Studio. ...All looks included. Welcome to Redwall Studio. Capture amazing content with our pre-lit geometric film and photo studio. This dance studio with a twist space is great for commercials, music videos, reveals, corporate, sports sizzle reels, dance and music videos. Symmetry is a reoccurring...
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Studio 86 Image in Pleasanton, Pleasanton, CA
from$89/hr
Studio 86

25 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(70)
Venue capacity icon30
Studio 86. ...pallet hallway, a black-out wall, and a large metal door with magnetic tube lights, and more. Our backlot is available for filming as well, industrial look with a metal roll up door. We also have a glass platform which is available as an add...
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A bright, open interior space with large windows, wooden floors, and minimalist furniture, including a stainless steel refrigerator and a shelf with books.
from$150/hr
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(62)
Venue capacity icon50
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 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
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 spacious indoor room with wooden floors, wall-mounted lights, and a long padded bench along one wall.
from$995/hr
Spacious, Versatile Downtown Studio Space for Productions

Central San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon79
...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...
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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
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 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 icon75
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 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

4.5(20)
Venue capacity icon6
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 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
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 well-lit, empty room with large windows and a blank white wall.
from$100/hr
Natural light studio in San Francisco

12.1 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(275)
Venue capacity icon10
Creators Studio SF. Our studio is a creative community space, located in a large historic industrial warehouse with tons of natural light, white walls, and beautiful 13' windows that look towards the Bay. The natural light is great between sunrise up to 2 hours before sunset. You can...
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A studio setup features a green screen backdrop with a metal chair in the center, flanked by large studio lights and a ladder in the background.
from$55/hr
Photography and Video Production Studio

13.6 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.7(135)
Venue capacity icon8
...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 for music...
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A spacious, well-lit studio with large windows, two black chairs, and a minimalistic design.
from$109/hr
Beautiful Studio with FREE Gear

14.5 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(580)
Venue capacity icon25
Strobespace. Check out our reviews... :) Tons of FREE gear (see list* below) 30 foot wall of natural light (with blackout curtains) 1,400 Square Feet 12' High Ceilings Complete Kitchen Private Bathroom Storage/Changing room Loading Dock | Freight Elevator 2 large Tables 2 more optional large...
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A bright, spacious interior featuring a circular dining table with white chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows allowing natural light to fill the room.
from$99/hr
Daylight Photo & Film Studio w/ Free Gear – Mission SF

14.6 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(82)
Venue capacity icon20
...SPACE THAT INSPIRES. This 1,300 sq. ft. sun-drenched studio 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...
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A cozy living room features a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and an electric fireplace adorned with plants and a guitar hanging on the wall.
from$169/hr
Mission Loft Studio + Event Venue

14.6 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(612)
Venue capacity icon10
Need an inspiring space for the day! We've got you covered! Mission Loft is a gorgeous light filled video and photo production space. The standard rental period is 2 hours or more anytime between 8AM and 8PM. The studio has an open floor plan (dining...
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Bright City Studio - Dance/Fitness/Creative Space Image in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
from$50/hr
Bright City Studio - Dance/Fitness/Creative Space

15.1 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(73)
Venue capacity icon30
Mood & Moves Dance Co.. Welcome creatives! Our light-filled studio is the perfect space for dance, yoga, fitness, rehearsals, photoshoots, videoshoots, auditions, workshops, retreats, and more It features a spacious studio area with wall-length mirrors, kitchenette, lounge area, glamorous dressing room, and a private bathroom. Included in each booking is...
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A spacious photo studio featuring large windows, backdrop rolls, and lighting equipment set up on stands.
from$95/hr
Gorgeous East bay Natural Light Photo Studio

15.4 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.8(34)
Venue capacity icon9
Jennifer Graham Photography. Renting out my gorgeous, whitewashed, bright, natural light photo studio. Perfect for studio lighting and natural lighting photoshoots! Available to You: Industrial natural light 850 Sq. ft studio Soft gorgeous natural light 2-story tall wall of gorgeous factory windows Lounge area inside studio for clients...
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A studio space with a green backdrop, a red chair positioned in front, various lighting equipment, and a striped blue rug on the floor.
from$29/hr
Portrait & Photography Studio: Top 5 Rentals in 2024: Whitewalls, Lights, Stands & Backdrops. Portrait and Model Pro!

15.6 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.8(232)
Venue capacity icon10
...studios in SF. This studio is perfect for portraits, modeling, animals & babies, interviews, vlogs, products and much more. This space is Safe & Sanitized after every use. This Light controlled creative studio is in the inner sunset right off 7th, San Francisco. Great for film and...
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A large, empty room features wooden floors, bookshelves lining the walls, and multiple doors leading outside.
from$150/hr
Harry M. Smith Conference Room at Union Square

16.2 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(539)
Venue capacity icon45
Our warm and bright conference room is located on the top floor of our historic building (adjacent to St. Francis hotel), one block from San Francisco's Union Square. Within walking distance of dozens of The City's hotels, and easily accessible by public transportation, the former...
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A spacious room is set up with rows of folding chairs facing a long table, surrounded by large windows showcasing black-and-white photographs.
from$75/hr
Iconic North Beach Gathering Space

16.7 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(412)
Venue capacity icon50
Manilatown Heritage Foundation. This 1,350 square-foot ADA compliant multipurpose space is a fluid, flexible environment for private meetings and gatherings that are not open to the general public. Activities range from classes, meetings and team building activities. Located in the lively North Beach Chinatown and Historic Manilatown district...
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Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion Image in Ivy Hill, Oakland, CA
from$100/hr
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion

16.8 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(204)
Venue capacity icon10
...couple of great indie cafes within a block of the studio, a small park with playground across the street, and restaurants and larger conveniences such as Walgreens and Lucky within easy walking distance. The studio is also available for small offsite meetings or retreats. It...
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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(201)
Venue capacity icon30
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 loading dock in front...
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A spacious, modern living area and dining space, featuring a sofa, dining table, and kitchen with elegant cabinetry and industrial-style lighting.
from$73/hr
Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen

17.9 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(397)
Venue capacity icon25
Beautiful and modern ground floor loft with concrete floors and a brick wall, perfect for any production or commercial shoot. The space is flexible and can be adjusted and styled to your production needs. 900 square ft space with 10 ft ceilings with large windows...
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A spacious, modern loft features large windows, a minimalist kitchen island, and an organized work area with a desk and chair.
from$99/hr
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space

18.6 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(211)
Venue capacity icon12
1197 Sq Ft Column-Less Studio South / West Natural Light / Blackout Capability Polished Concrete Floor 19'W X 31'D X 13'H Shooting Space Three 9' X 17' Windows w/ blackout curtains 14' - 12.5' Slope Of Ceiling 150A/3 Phase Power Gigabit Fiber + Wifi Air...
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A photography studio setup featuring various lighting equipment and backdrops arranged on a gray carpeted floor.
from$90/hr
Video Photo Audio Production Studio, White Cyc, Green Screen, Multi-Cam Streaming

20 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.8(18)
Venue capacity icon10
DeNoise Studios. ...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 have completed...
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Spacious film studio – cameras, lights, equipment available Image in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
from$79/hr
Spacious film studio – cameras, lights, equipment available

20.5 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon25
...Welcome to the Zander Studio! Nestled in South West Berkeley, CA, our film studio offers the perfect blend of accessibility, functionality, and charm. Located just a short walk from the Berkeley Bowl, with on-site parking and easily accessible street parking, your production experience is...
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A bright, modern living space featuring an orange sofa, two coffee tables, and a mix of decorative chairs, with large windows allowing natural light to fill the room.
from$95/hr
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir

20.6 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(267)
Venue capacity icon30
The Sunlight Space is a creative space that's full of bright, natural light — all day long! It features huge southwest and southeast facing windows. The space is about 950 square feet and offers a huge variety of props, furniture, and decor to suit any...
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A modern studio with a seating area, a backdrop setup for photography, and green decorative elements on the walls.
from$65/hr
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)

23.1 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(446)
Venue capacity icon20
We have an amazing studio with many backgrounds and tons of daylight. Our beautiful backgrounds include: BACKGROUNDS: - Beautiful Wisteria Wall - Lush Green Leaf Wall - Acacia Office Table Setup - Creative Sofa Artistic Space - Black and Gold Office (ask in advance if...
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A spacious interior with large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a forested area.
from$160/hr
Film/Photo Location: Midcentury Retreat with Deck and Canyon View

23.2 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(211)
Venue capacity icon12
...outdoor living with french doors and deck. Ideal space for photoshoots, filmed interviews, video shoots, model shoots, interior shoots, magazine shoots, and lifestyle shoots. This listing is for our 450 square foot downstairs studio with floor to ceiling windows looking out to canyon below, deck...
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An open office space featuring two wooden tables, orange chairs, and a wall-mounted animal skull, with a large window and exposed ductwork on the ceiling.
from$125/hr
Content Studio in the Sausalito Marinship

23.3 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(17)
Venue capacity icon12
Sean Cope Pictures. Well equipped and very quiet content studio with VIP green room, steamer, wardrobe rack, kitchen, gear closet, parking and 2 private bathrooms. Great for photo and/or video shoots and livestreaming. We have a variety of 12' rolls of seamless (including green screen) and other backdrops...
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A church interior with red chairs arranged in a semicircular layout facing a stage.
from$500/hr
Live Performance Theater with Media/Streaming Capabilities

28.7 miles from San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon100
...Amphitheater, Community Theater, Entertainment Venue, Lecture Hall, Performing Arts Space, Presentation Space, Seminar Room, Sound Stage, Stage, Church, Podcast Space, Recording Studio, Film Studio, Media Studio, Production Studio, Live Music recording Studio, Rehearsal Music Space, Recital Space, Rehearsal Theater Space. The stage is equipped with...
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A woman stands on a set with various studio lights and camera equipment, holding a tablet while facing a blank white background.
from$75/hr
20x25' Pre-lit Cyc in the Heart of the Livermore Wine Country

33.9 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(21)
Venue capacity icon15
Advance Creative LLC. Our studio is great for video and photo shoots alike. The main space is a prelit 20'x25' white cyc that can be painted for a fee. The cyc features 6 Image 80s (Daylight Balanced) as well as 3 Aputure 120d Mk ii's. The Aputure's are...
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Professional Film Studio Image in Benicia, Benicia, CA
from$150/hr
Professional Film Studio

34.8 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon40
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...
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Reviews for film studios

Lehani A.
Westside of Indianapolis photo/video studio space
Amazing production studio with everything you need for filming! Host was great and simple. I will definitely book it again...
Armand B.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Perfect Production Studio . Very nice Tenant
Jeremy B.
Spacious & Versatile Production Studio Space in Downtown Oakland
The production studio was a great spot for our shoot. Plenty of space and the ability to spread out. The host was very supportive...
Kim B.
Production Studio with Cyclorama
The Production Studio with Cyclorama was perfect for our photo shoot. We needed a clean, white, bright space to photograph our steel components. The white wall/flooring was perfect. Equipment was available and helpful for our set up. We also photographed team photos. The space gives off a very clean/professional feel...
Dante B.
Midtown Manhattan Blackout production studio with biggest RGB Light Wall, X light Wall & 3D Wall in NYC. Great for Music & Dance videos.
recently shot a live interview at Midtown Manhattan Blackout production studio and was blown away. Their gigantic RGB Light Wall, X Light Wall, and 3D Wall made every shot pop perfect for music and dance videos. The host was phenomenal, kept communication seamless, and went above and beyond to ensure...
Jen E.
Incredibly Bright Photo/Video Studio with Private Outdoor Space
Fantastic studio in San Francisco that is exactly what we hoped for. Generous natural light during the day with the beautiful furniture + plants as shown in photos. Major bonus features: It was very quiet for filming an interview and we had no interruptions. Super fast wifi allowed us to have...
Carlos G.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Great experience working with Pat! I highly recommend his studio for filming and photography
John H.
Spacious and Charming Industrial Studio
we needed and more! We filmed two videos in it on the same day, the space was able to provide both with their own unique look and feel. Sandia was super responsive and a pleasure to deal with. I'd highly recommend her studio...
Job H.
Incredibly Bright Photo Studio with Private Outdoor Space
set design pieces were delivered. He was a perfect host. STUDIO The space worked great for our video shoot. We filmed a handful of interviews throughout the day. The studio was very quiet (aside from one or two sirens). But for what you'd normally experience at a location in...
Maria L.
Photography and Video Production Studio
The studio space is exactly as described, small but it served us well for filming several interviews. The location was ideal for our team. David was helpful and did everything that he could to solve an access issue we had on the day of filming...
Nico M.
11 Unique Music Video Sets - (Cyc Wall, Light Box, Vanity room, and much more - All sets included) [PODCAST setup ready]
Great Studio and great host. If you’re looking for a unique space to film a music video or shoot some photos, Blinktone Studios is the place for you. Their ability to manipulate a set to fit your videos criteria is unmatched. I’m already booked here with another client...
William M.
FULL ACCESS to Boxlit Studio
of future projects. If you’re an artist looking for a spot to film this is the place. Thanks to Juan for warm welcome and letting us do our thing. OG Insane x Top Tier Studio Productions...
Liz O.
Bright, Contemporary, Mid-Peninsula Meeting / Creative Space close to CalTrain
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 setting. We were able to use the pegboards as...
Jamison O.
Bright Open Studio Space
Great Experience! I had a small production team that filmed a tv spot here and Stephanie and her husband were very welcoming and responsive to all our needs. They even had an entire room filled with production equipment that they allowed us to use. The kitchen was 100% as advertised...
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...
Sam S.
*Holiday Discount* XL Cyclorama Studio & Lighting Equipment Included
recently had the pleasure of working with Erika and her team at her studio for a fast-turnaround film project, and I can't recommend them highly enough! From the start, Erika was incredibly responsive and accommodating to my short-notice needs. She quickly assembled a skilled team to support...
Max T.
11 Unique Music Video Sets - (Cyc Wall, Light Box, Vanity room, and much more - All sets included) [PODCAST setup ready]
Best film studio in the Bay
Nicole U.
Spacious and Charming Industrial Studio
This unique space has a very special energy! We filmed a documentary interview here. Beautiful light and very clean. Our host Flo was a dream to work with - Great communication, and went above and beyond in greeting our crew to help check them into the building and show them around...
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...
Susan W.
Photo & Video Studio, Warehouse Rehearsal Space, Additional Amenities - 60ft x 60ft (3600 sq. ft)
My 20/20 production team filmed at this studio space and were quite happy with their experience. Our host and his staff were great to work with and helped us with everything we needed. Excellent communication, attentive to our needs on set, and very easy to work with. This definitely is...