Our space is a flexible and immersive 2000 sq ft production studio located in the heart of Bucktown. Located on the second floor with stairwell access. We are steps from the Western blue line station in addition to metered parking on Milwaukee avenue in front of the building and free neighborhood parking on either of the side streets one block east. There is Spot Hero parking in the alley behind the building. We have hosted music videos, live performances, markets, photoshoots, workshops, meetings, and more! Ask us about in-house photo/film/event production services.
The Checkered Room -
Black and white checkers from floor to ceiling
Free of most furniture
Hanging tire swing (Option to have white hanging punching bag instead)
Clothing rack
Green neon mounted on the wall (cannot be moved)
The White Room -
A rotating collection of curated vintage furniture, mirrors, art, chairs, lights, and props
Green Turf Wall
Chalkboard Wall with colored chalk
Black Metal Cabinet Wall - magnetic
Mondrian-inspired Primary Shape Corner
Crafty Area
Track lighting
6ft meeting table on wheels
20 real and fake plants
12 ft Mylar treated ceilings
3 floor to ceiling south-east facing tile windows - best direct light is between 2pm-5pm
The Blue Room -
Bedroom/Dressing room set
7ft circle bed with blue velvet headboard
blue toned checkered floors
porcelain blue vanity sink
*work in progress*
RESTROOM -
The restroom is located in The White Room and features a clawfoot tub. Please encourage frequent handwashing during your production.
GEAR - Included in your booking:
Bluetooth Speaker - you may NOT bring in your own speaker.
Projector with HDMI hookup
Clamp lights, Gaff tape, Clamps
Various colored lightbulbs
Gear cart on wheels
Party light
Strobe light
12 step wooden ladder
Rolling rack
GEAR - Available for rent:
Backdrop stand/Backdrop paper - 9ft and 4 ft options pictured - comes with clamps and sandbags
2 softboxes and gels (green and pink)
2 LED adjustable light panels
Monitor
2 tripods
SERVICES:
Our in-house team of creatives are available for hire to help your production go smoothly.
Reach out to us here or info@kipstudios.com if you're in need of a:
Studio Assistant
Producer
Production Designer
Photographer - film/digital/bts
Cinematographer
Event Coordinator
SMOKING -
please smoke CIGARETTES on the back porch only.
we are a 420 friendly studio, please be mindful of ashtrays.
HOURS
ABSOLUTELY NO PRODUCTIONS WILL BE BOOKED PAST 8PM
Charges only reflect hours booked. Please include as much time as you'll need to load-in/out and set-up/breakdown.
Kip Studios is a flexible and immersive production space for Chicago creatives.
Find us on Instagram @kipstudioschi