Bright Hard-Loft Photo & Video Studio

This studio is an open-concept hard loft in Toronto's historic Queen East neighbourhood, known as Riverside. With southern exposure windows, it offers plenty of natural light. Just minutes from downtown, the studio is easily accessible by car or transit. The space retains its early 1900s charm with hardwood floors, exposed ceiling beams, and original heating radiators. The studio features a dedicated make-up and hair station, a full workspace, and a lounge area stocked with refreshments. Renting with us ensures a seamless experience from start to finish. Our fully equipped space means you only need to bring your camera. We offer lighting equipment rental to save you from lugging heavy gear. You'll have access to all our shooting areas within the spacious, open-concept studio, and our team is on call to support you throughout your rental period. IDEAL STUDIO FOR: - TV/Film Making - Talking-Head Videos - Music Videos - Branding Shoots - Family Portrait Shoots - Maternity Shoots - & so much more!!! STUDIO FEATURES: - 1,300 sq. ft. open concept (commercial) space - Large South & East facing windows provide beautiful natural light all-day - 14-foot ceiling - Huge 33×16-foot dedicated "set area" - 9-foot seamless paper roll system (Pure White #66, Smoke Gray #74, Black #20) - 50+ seamless paper rolls available (assorted colours) - Full black-out curtains for privacy and sunlight diffusion - Hair & make-up area with motorized standing glass desk with power - Large lounge area complete with modern seating - Kitchenette with a fully-stocked fridge with refreshments - Large change room area - Free ultra-high speed WiFi internet - SONOS WiFi speaker system - Private entrance - Plenty of free street parking GEAR RENTAL AVAILABLE (Please Inquire): - *Discounted gear rental from Vistek (Toronto) for rental clients - 9' Seamless Background Paper (Various Colours) - 4'x8' Black / White V-Flats - Plexiglass Floor Panel (Clear or Black) - Broncolor Siros 400ws Strobes (Wired) - Broncolor Siros L 800ws Strobes (Wireless) - Broncolor Siros L Batteries - Manfrotto Super Boom + Rolling Stand - Matthews C-Stands (Medium) - Rolling Racks - Garment Steamer - Posing Table - Matthews Apple Box (S, M, L) - Sandbags CHECK-IN: - An access code to enter our studio will be sent to you. It will be active 5 minutes from your booked reservation start time. LOAD-IN: - There is a freight elevator with an outdoor loading dock located on the East side of the building. OVERTIME: - Overtime will be billed at 1.5x of the hourly rate, in half-hour increments. The space must be vacated and all items brought into the space must be removed by the end of your booking reservation. CLEANING/DAMAGES: - There is no cleaning fee. Guests are expected to leave the space in the same condition as they found it. Please respect the space and ensure that guests tidy up after themselves. - No nails, screws, staples, and the like should be used on the walls. Also, no glitter or confetti is to be used. Any tape must be properly removed. Any damages will be billed to the credit card on file. NOTE: - When you ask about availability, please let me know how many hours you will need the studio (time slot). Be sure to factor in setup and cleanup time.