studio 1

3800 sf - 45’ x 79’

Studio 1 is a large studio suitable for many types of productions. We have a wide selection of set walls with jacks that you are free to use to extend the kitchen sets or create room sets. It has its own 10’ x 10’ truck height dock.

Studio 1 is popular for commercial food shoots since it has two full camera-ready spaces with more room around them for camera angles, lighting, crew, and clients, than other ready-to-shoot kitchen day-rental studios in Toronto.

A popular solution for large commercial shoots is to also rent Studio 2, with a doorway between them, a separate entrance, patio, BBQ, picnic table, 2 washrooms, a full camera-ready, fully stocked kitchen as well as a kitchenette in case the kitchen is used as a set.

This provides tons of room for folks to spread out, have privacy, safe distancing, work on laptops, make calls, have meetings, have a talent holding area, etc.

Full build and Ikea part specs are available by request for client modifications. The system includes Sektion SE cabinets, Utrusta hardware,

Axstad matte white facing, Karlby oak veneer countertop

Maximera MA - white/Havstorp turquoise cabinets, Bagganas handles

Besides Ikea options, there are a handful of local suppliers that provide different finishes, handles, and accessories for the Sektion system, such as Allstyle Retrofit and EasyAfford

  • 14.6’ clear ceilings

  • camera-ready hero kitchen w/ light-able window, burners on wheeled island with self-contained propane

  • Camera-ready prep kitchen w/ rolling island

  • food-stylist-designed prep kitchen has a full suite of appliances, tools, kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc.

  • glass-enclosed private client lounge overlooks everything, with a dedicated AC unit.

  • comfy and private large greenroom for makeup, hair, and/or wardrobe.

  • 2 Private washrooms

  • separate shower room

  • Lighting outlets: 2x 20A on columns by the white kitchen, 3x 15A on east wall, and more outlets along prep kitchen wall.

  • 3 individually controlled A/C units

  • 10x10 dedicated dock, with 10x10 interior door. Yes, you can bring in a vehicle on a flatbed.

  • private, dedicated truck-level loading bay

  • can record sound with conditions and prep - please ask

  • 5’ x 10’ rolling shoot platform with durable white standing surface. This allows up to 75’ camera to background shoot distance, for an amazing flattened perspective desirable for fashion and people shoots.

  • chain-drive roller blinds on all windows. They are all east-facing.

what’s Included

  • Manfrotto 816 9.5’ studio stand w/ 3/8” bolt for head (variety of heads available for rent)

  • 5x extension cords

  • 12’ stepladder

  • 6’ stepladder

  • 3’ stepstool

  • 2x sawhorses

  • Tabletop for sawhorses

  • 6x folding tables

  • 10x folding chairs

  • Directors chair

  • 8x 6” spring clamps (Pony clamps)

  • power bar with 3 USB charging ports

  • tons of different sizes and configurations of set walls and jacks

  • greenroom / HMU / styling room

  • clothing steamer

  • wardrobe rack w/hangars

  • glass-enclosed elevated boardroom/client area

  • coffee / cold drink station

  • free parking

  • Bluetooth speakers

  • Bell 940 gigabit high-speed WiFi w/ repeaters

  • 2x dishwashers

  • 2x gas ranges

  • 2x gas ovens

  • 2x refrigerators

  • rolling baker’s racks & trays

  • wet / dry shop vacuum

  • platform dolly

  • hand cart*

Studio 1 pricing

Extended Day shoot (12 hrs: 8am-8pm) - $1,400

5 consecutive Extended Day shoots (12 hrs: 8am-8pm w/ overnight storage) - $6,500

Standard Day shoot (8 hrs: 8am-4pm) - $1,050

Half-day shoot (4 hrs: 8am-12pm, 4pm-8pm) - $700

still / prep / strike / build / test  (10 hr) - $1,050

Standby shoot 12 hrs (locked in at 48 hrs from start) - $1,050

dark day / storage - $700

Full month (unlimited hours / days) - $28,000

Includes up to 30 people max if rented without studio 2.

STUDIO 1 and 2 combined 7000 sf

Extended day motion shoot (12 hrs: 8am-8pm) - $2,200

still / prep / strike / build / test  (10 hr)  - $1,700

dark day / storage - $1,100

5 consecutive full days $10,000

Full month (unlimited hours / days) - $44,000

Includes up to 50 people max

Additional hours outside of 7am to 10pm are 50% higher rate.

Additional booked hours pro-rated.

On-demand overtime is double the pro-rated rate (make sure you book enough time!)

More complex productions with a lot of people, activity, and equipment, should budget in extra cleaning fees of at least $200, as well as on-demand overtime if needed.

See the Membership section for more discounts and perks

Not sure what you need? Lower budget? Give us a call and we’ll figure out a solution for you!