Natural Light, Hard Loft, Photo & Video Studio

  • Min booking length

    2 hr minimum

  • Max attendees

    30 people

  • Cast & Crew

    30 people

  • Square footage

    1300 sq/ft

About the Space

STUDIO 311 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 Productions - 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 (on Thompson Street). 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 with Giggster. A $100 fee for deep cleaning on upholstery if food/drink stains are left on furniture. 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.

Details

  • Property size (sq ft) 1300

Parking and Accessibility

  • Truck/Motorhome parking Street
  • Parking lot or structure is available nearby
  • Access options Elevator, Freight Elevator, Stairs

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair/Makeup area
  • Wifi

Features

  • Light Wood/Whitewash Floor
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fog Machine
  • Hair/Makeup Room
  • Kitchen
  • Lighting/Grip Equiment
  • Props
  • Viewing Facilities

Opening Hours

  • Mon – Sun 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Response rating: Excellent
Response time: A few hours

5 reviews

  • booked a photo shoot
    • 23 days ago
    • 5.0

    Amazing space! You will not regret it

  • booked a photo shoot
    • a month ago
    • 5.0

    Absolutely Fantastic. Communication was great, location beautiful and everything we needed. I would highly recommend using this space.

    • 3 months ago
    • 5.0

    This is a large, open space with great ceiling height. A fair amount of gear is available and lots of room to bring your own. One of the few studios with broncolor gear available to rent. The best of the best use the best - do yourself a favour and rent the broncolors. Nice natural light from all the big windows if you want it. Amazing workstation area for hair and make-up. Easy to access from the DVP/Gardiner/Lakeshore and transit stops right out front. I've been really happy each time I've used this studio. Highly recommended.

    • 3 months ago
    • 5.0

    Studio311 is honestly my favourite studio in Canada, love shooting there due to the amount of space you have to work with. It comes with a beautiful makeup set up which my team loves and a kitchenette which allows for crafts services. Shooting strobe and natural light is great in this studio as it lends to both lighting styles. Highly recommended

  • booked a production
    • January 2022
    • 5.0

    Great space, lots of equipment and light!

Questions

  • What's the maximum attendees I can have at this location?

    Giancarlo allows 30 attendees on location

  • What types of activities are allowed at this location?

    Giancarlo allows production, events and meetings

  • How many square feet is the location?

    Natural Light, Hard Loft, Photo & Video Studio is 1300 sq/ft

Location Rules

  • Adult filming
  • Alcohol
  • Cooking
  • Electricity usage
  • Loud noises
  • Outside catering/food
  • Pets
  • Smoking

Member since September 2018

  • 5 reviews

Response rating: Excellent
Response time: A few hours

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