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An abandoned 1970s vintage apartment just 9 miles east of Downtown LA.
Grungy wall paper, stained carpets and yellowing walls are ready for you and your crew to take over and make your very own!
This location features a vintage kitchen, living room, bedroom, two bathrooms and a central, enclosed atrium where lights can be placed for all four rooms and all sun light can be easily controlled.
Managed by filmmakers for filmmakers!
Fast response times, easy scouting and knowledgeable, film-friendly site-reps.
--Scouting--
We are open for location scouting between 9am and 2pm Monday through Friday by appointment only. Off hours scouting subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
--Gear Available--
Message us for rentals. We have a wide selection of Red, Blackmagic, Sony cameras, Cine lenses, Litepanel, Aputure and Quasar lighting, grip equipment and much more. Rent where you shoot - save time, save money!
--Furnishings--
While we have a number of courtesy props and furniture available for your production to use free of charge we do not guarantee their availability or condition as part of the booking (which should be considered “space only”).
If a prop is critical to your production we recommend you bring it in rather than rely on ours.
--Wallpaper--
We highly encourage productions to come scout our location. The wallpaper is in a constant state of change from production to production due to wear and tear and its current state may not match the pictures above!
Come see what it's like for yourself before booking!
-- Overtime Policy --
Please note: Giggster's policy is to charge 1.5x overtime for any hours outside your booking. If you go one hour over and paid $100/hr, that hour would be $150!
As a location, it's very important to us that we have an accurate idea of the exact number of hours you intend to book.
If you contact us up to 24hrs in advance we will be happy to extend your booking hours at the base rate to avoid the higher overtime rate.
Otherwise, overtime will be billed at 1.5x your booking rate.
-- Booking Policy --
All bookings are on a first come, first serve basis. If you do not have an approved booking here on Giggster your dates are not reserved.
Inquiries about the location or coming by to scout the location will not place any form of hold on your dates.
We do not offer soft-holds at this time.
-- Offices & Lobby --
Offices & front lobby in the photos rent for $50/office/day as production offices or at our quoted rates as a shooting location (see multi-site bookings) and are not included in the rental.
-- Multi Site Bookings --
Martinsound hosts some of Giggster's most exciting locations including the Abandoned Grungy Apartment, the Retro Electronics Lab and the Grungy Warehouse Stockroom all in the same building!
We're happy to offer the convenience of hosting shoots that use multiple sites in our fantastic location!
To make things fair, simple and straight forward, here's our multi use booking policy:
All multi site bookings will be booked individually.
Each must have their own start and stop times and each space will be billed for individually including overtime (if the crew or gear is in the room past the booking, it goes into OT).
Each site will be billed at it's standard rate per crew size starting at $100/hr unless otherwise discussed.
We reserve the right to book other crews in other spaces during your shoot.
A creative flex-space in the heart of Gastown 🙃
One-of-a-kind urban open space set above lively and historic Gastown. Enter a private gated courtyard and discover this one-of-a-kind penthouse loft featuring over-height ceilings with a large 900 sq ft private rooftop terrace with rows of foliage, bamboo, and pergola.
The space showcases 15 windows facing all three directions (East, West, North) overlooking Gastown's iconic streets and charm.
*Please inquire for discounted full day rate and for weekend rates*
Looking forward to hearing from you!
A boutique photo studio and natural light rental space. Studio pastel offers a sun washed and storied space for creatives and visual story tellers located in Leaside Toronto. The loft has a large south facing window to offer the most sunlight. All of our vintage furniture within the vignettes have been curated by Miller Island. Each piece within the space has been mindfully selected and carefully placed with the best lighting and backdrop in mind.
We hope that our space feels like a destination, our minimal, 80’s Florida sunroom style with a hint of art deco will feel like a mini escape. You can use the curtain room dividers to create movable textures and stunning backdrops. Our 14ft ceilings with staircase offer many settings for creatives. Each corner of the studio has a storied design that is versatile.
Our space is available to rent to the public for photography, videography, pop-ups, meetings and small events. Parking on site available
6000sq/ft building in the heart of downtown, with two entire floors of production studio space, private self-contained offices, separate boardroom, full kitchen, and exclusive access to a 3000sq/ft rooftop with absolutely stunning city skyline views.
2000sq/ft production studio and event space with locking privacy, 100 year old character and factory windows. Furnished with modern couches and decor, and a borderline obsessive tropical plant collection... ;)
Number one performing listing in Toronto, with countless photography clients ($50 hourly), a reknowned film production location ($100 hourly) for movie and television scenes, commercials, and an extremely popular and versatile location for music videos and other creative visual content for artists.
Looking through all of our reviews shows this is truly an exceptional space for event bookings as well over the years with many seminars, large group meetings, private celebratory events such as weddings, showers, proposals, birthdays, popular for product launch, release party, there's nothing we haven't hosted at this point...
**PLZ NOTE - event rentals (typically starting from $100/hourly) are individually determined on a simple and transparently shared formula, based on their unique production details; hours on-site, number of attendee's, food & beverage sales, in-house catering requests, staffing requests, set-up assitance requests, additional furniture and decor requests, peripheral area usage such as kitchen, rooftop etc etc, so basically speaking all of the things adding to the overall 'impact to the space'
Features:
-Staff on-call for any accommodational assistance when needed
-Situated on John Street, between subway and Queen and Spadina intersection, ample parking immediately located!
-Reception waiting area at entrance
-WIFI
-Heating and A/C
-Kitchen and bathrooms
-40 stacking chairs, custom antique wooden beam bench on castors, 3 large modern leather couches, and chairs
-3 speedotron strobe lights (**$40 RENTAL FEE**)
-Manfrotto megaboom stand with a beauty dish included
-Manfrotto stand with a large 5ft elinchrom octobox incl.
-20 4ft LED light bars, with optional colour gels custom cut to fit in seamlessly giving some versatile video style lighting! (**INCLUDED WITH LIGHTING USAGE FEE STATED ABOVE**)
-Several additional stands (including backdrop stands with a 10ft seamless paper backdrop mounting pole)
-Currently we have 13 different coloured seamless *paper backdrops (white, black, medium blue, grey, olive, beige, yellow, green, pink, purple, red, orange, and brown) ***$5 CHARGE PER FOOT*** for whatever amount is on the floor being stepped on or marked from usage which require cutting off...
-Complete hair & mua area
-Projector (mounted)
-Steamer, rolling racks, hangers, fans, stools, mirrors
-Tons of plants and other decor items to use as background or whatnot if desired
-Sandbags, ample ac extension cords, you name it
-Cordial management always striving to give the highest possible value to any client :)
198 plants and counting 🌿
The newly redecorated Loft Garden Oasis is ideal for small intimate lifestyle, portrait, and product photography shoots. The space has been featured for "Creative Interior Design" by Forbes Magazine, Home & Design Magazine, and Daily Hive Vancouver.
The aesthetic is jungle-industrial.
The downstairs has 148 plants, seating, shelves, a bathroom, kitchen, and a large work desk. There’s also a projector mounted to the wall. Upstairs is the "bedroom" area where there's an additional 23 plants. There is a large skylight directly above the bed.
The loft is south facing and gets lots of natural light. There are also large full window drapes to manage sunlight.
The building has a large industrial elevator and there is a loading zone in the back alley.
The loft is set-up as work-live.
Maximum number of guests in the space at one time is three (3).
All guests must be 16 years or older.
Want to see how others have used the space? Find us on Instagram: @loft_garden_oasis
Looking to book for a full day? Message us for special day rates.
I hope our paths cross ✌️
𖦑 YOUR SPACE:
Welcome to the LIGHT FACTORY STUDIO! A 700 sq/ft. hard loft creators space located in Toronto’s historic east end. Originally a knitting and textile factory in the early 1900s, this industrial-age gem has changed several times since the Second World War to be home to a furniture company, a greeting card manufacturer, and a pant factory. In 1997, it was converted into live-work artist studios.
This brick + beam third floor walk-up has many unique features including 14’ ceilings, original hardwood floors, beautiful textured backgrounds, boho-vintage styling, and large industrial north-west facing windows making it ideal for that diffused golden-hour natural light.
Every corner and wall is a curated mini set with carefully selected items for you to arrange and rearrange however you want. This location is ideal for fashion, editorial, and portrait photography, along with commercial film shoots. But more than just a vibing photography studio, it's also your versatile multipurpose space that can fulfill almost any creative need. Welcome entrepreneurs, brands, agencies, photographers, influencers, creators and light-seekers!
Your space to be + create
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◷ PRICING:
LIGHT FACTORY has affordable rates for everyone. Our minimal approach provides a staged, versatile room with a that offers amateur and pro shooters the ease to focus more on their craft and less on expensive studio rentals. Our prices are prorated based on the number of hours you book so the hourly rate lowers as the number of hours you book increases!
Because of the demand, weekends have a higher rate than weekdays. However everything is negotiable so don't hesitate to ask for something that doesn't fit your budget!
◷ FACTORY HOURS:
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7AM → 9PM
SATURDAY + SUNDAY 8AM → 8PM
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◰ FEATURES:
✓ Famous Leather Couch
✓ High-speed Internet + Wifi
✓ August Wifi Lock
✓ Keyless Code Entry
✓ Google Nest/Hub
✓ YouTube Premium Music
✓ 48" LCD Display w/Mobile Stand + HDMI
✓ KEVIN.MURPHY Hair Styling Products
✓ Keurig Coffee
⊕ MORE:
✓ Backdrop pulley system
✓ Vanity/make up station
✓ Light filtering roller blinds
✓ LED neon sign art
✓ Clothing rack + hangers
✓ Steamer
✓ Rolling work table
✓ Producers station
✓ Living plants
✓ Vintage street light
✓ Police locker
✓ Fun props
✓ Casual seating area
✓ Kitchenette + large island
✓ Refrigerator
✓ Toaster oven
✓ Bathroom + shower
✓ 12 school chairs
✓ Air conditioning + heating
✓ Ceiling fan
✓ Freight elevator access
✓ Zula the Elephant
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⚡ INCLUDED IN STUDIO RENTAL:
✓ 1 GODOX STROBE LIGHT
✓ 1 OCTAGONAL SOFTBOX 31”
✓ 1 FLASH SYNC CABLE
✓ GVM 30W BI COLOUR LED
✓ 1 C STAND
✓ 1 LIGHT STAND
✓ 48" LCD TV + HDMI
✓ STAND BAGS
✓ CLAMPS + TAPE
⊞ BACKGROUNDS:
✓ CONCRETE WALL
✓ WHITE WALL
✓ BLACK WALL
✓ JUNGLE PRINT
✓ WHITE BRICK
✓ HARDWOOD
✓ WAXED CANVAS
✓ PAINTED CANVAS
✓ BASIC PAPER ROLLS
(Paper stock always changes so inquire to see what we have before your shoot)
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⚡✩BYOG✩ (BRING YOUR OWN GEAR)
You provide the gear, we create the space...thats how it works. We are not a full service photography and equipment rental studio so make sure you pack EVERYTHING you need for your shoot. If there is any specific lighting you need, bring it. Otherwise the natural light is stunning!
Thank you!
Find your light x
Welcome to the Retro Electronics Lab!
Racks of electronics equipment, microscopes, spare parts, soldering irons, and computers make this ideal for your mad-science lab needs!
Managed by filmmakers for filmmakers!
Fast response times, easy scouting and knowledgeable, film-friendly site-reps.
--Scouting--
We are open for location scouting between 9am and 2pm Monday through Friday by appointment only. Off hours scouting subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
--Gear Available--
Message us for rentals. We have a wide selection of Red, Blackmagic, Sony cameras, Cine lenses, Litepanel, Aputure and Quasar lighting, grip equipment and much more. Rent where you shoot - save time, save money!
--Equipment--
While you are welcome to film the pieces on display, they are still considered "in-use" and must be handled, turned on and moved by our site-rep.
Any damage to the electronics equipment or lost or missing tools or parts will be charged for as damages.
We highly encourage productions to come scout our location. We do not guarantee any specific items seen in the photos above will be available or in working condition. If you don't see or test it on your scout, don't count on it on the day!
Come see what it's like for yourself before booking!
-- Multi Site Bookings --
Martinsound hosts some of Giggster's most exciting locations including the Abandoned Grungy Apartment, the Retro Electronics Lab and the Grungy Warehouse Stockroom all in the same building!
We're happy to offer the convenience of hosting shoots that use multiple sites in our fantastic location!
To make things fair, simple and straight forward, here's our multi use booking policy:
All multi site bookings will be booked individually.
Each must have their own start and stop times and each space will be billed for individually including overtime (if the crew or gear is in the room past the booking, it goes into OT).
Each site will be billed at it's standard rate per crew size starting at $100/hr unless otherwise discussed but we will only charge the site rep fee once!
Often we will book multiple sites in one day with consecutive or sometimes overlapping crews (just as a studio with two sound stages would book multiple stages per day) and we need to ensure our ability to maximize the space in order to keep our costs down and our prices affordable for everyone!
If you require access to the entire building or half the building in one booking, we offer package rates starting at 5 and 10 hours to accommodate your needs. Message us to discuss!
-- Booking Policy --
All bookings are on a first come, first serve basis. If you do not have an approved booking here on Giggster your dates are not reserved.
Inquiries about the location or coming by to scout the location will not place any form of hold on your dates.
We will however provide a soft hold for specific dates by written request only once you've completed a preliminary scout.
During a soft-hold we will alert you to other clients requesting your desired filming dates and will give you approximately eight hours to make your formal booking before approving the competing booking.
Workbook Studio is a natural light, industrial, community minded creative space in the heart of Gastown. Boasting over 800 square feet of open space, concrete floors and full walls of south and west facing windows, the studio has incredible light all day.The space has been furnished with a thoughtful, modern and curated selection of furniture for your use.
The space is well suited for photoshoots, meetings, workshops and small events.
V flats, C Stands, rolling rack and a bed setup with natural linen sheets are all available by request at no extra charge.
This is our personal workspace that we rent out occasionally so please tell us a little bit about how you'd like to use the space when you send your booking request.
Our Studio is a 1600 square feet shooting space located in Scarborough, which is 25mins driving from Downtown Toronto. With four themed spaces, each with a different design of decoration and furniture. It is also a multi-functional venue that can meet almost any creative needs.
ADDRESS: 1149 Bellamy Rd N Unit 9, Scarborough, ON M1H 1H7
RATES:
➤ 2 Hours @ CA$160+tax
➤ 3 Hours @ CA$219+tax
➤ 5 Hours @ CA$355+tax
➤ 8 Hours @ CA$519+tax
➤ Extra Hour @ CA$60+tax
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AMENITIES:
• Free parking in front of the building
• Makeup Station
• Garment steamer
• Kitchen with the espresso machine, microwave and mini-fridge
• Clean Private washrooms
• High-speed internet
• Available speaker
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EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WITH BOOKING:
• Profoto Acute 2 2400W/s 3 Head Pro Value Pack with Triggers
• Profoto 2' Octagonal Softbox
• Profoto 5' RFi Octa Softbox
• Selens 51 Inch 16 Rods Reflective Lighting Umbrella
• Neewer 25 Inches Silver Beauty Dish with Bowens Mount
• Neewer Clamshell Light Reflector
• 5 x C-Stand
• 3 x Holding arm & grip heads
• 2 x Gold/Silver & Black/White Flat Panel Light Reflector
• Seamless Paper Backdrops
• Cloth Backdrops
• Color Correction Lighting Gel Filter