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Studio rental · Pilsen, Chicago

One studio.
Four worlds.
Endless looks.

Two studios in Pilsen for photo, video, podcast and event creators. Four fully built sets, a cyc wall, a full lighting grid, sound treatment, a kitchen and 24/7 access. Rent the room, or rent the room with our crew in it.

  • $85/hr standard
  • 750 sq ft
  • 24/7 access
  • Cyc wall + lighting grid
  • Parking on site
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The four sets

Four completely different rooms,
without leaving the building.

Most creators shooting a range of looks book three locations and burn a day travelling between them. Everything below is standing, lit and ready in one space.

SET 01

Victorian Blue Room

Luxurious Victorian-inspired, rich blue tones, elegant gold décor. Refined and upscale. Best for classy portraits, editorial, high-end branding and fashion campaigns.

SET 02

Girly Pop Set

Playful and vibrant. Pink and sky-blue accents with floral touches, full of personality. Best for beauty, lifestyle, birthdays, influencer campaigns and feminine branding.

SET 03

Retro 70s Kitchen

Vintage kitchen with a period stove and era-accurate pieces. Bold throwback aesthetic. Best for nostalgic storytelling, music videos and themed product work.

SET 04

Stylized Bathroom

Unexpected and full of edge. Instantly adds energy and personality. Best for fashion, beauty visuals, music video scenes and bold branded storytelling.

Two spaces

Pick the room that fits the shoot.

STUDIO 508B

Mixed-use production room

The flexible room. Cyc wall, full lighting grid and sound treatment. This is where we shoot brand films, interviews, multi-cam podcasts and clean product work. Open floor, so you build the look you need.

Best for: video, interviews, podcasts, packshots, headshots, anything needing a controlled seamless background.

STUDIO 510

The four-set room

Four fully designed environments standing at all times: Victorian blue, girly pop, retro 70s kitchen, stylized bathroom. Walk in and start shooting; no build day, no art department.

Best for: content creators, beauty, lifestyle, fashion, music videos, influencer campaigns, themed product shoots.

Specs & what is included

What you get with the room.

Cyc wall

Seamless coved wall for clean backgrounds and full-body work without a paper roll.

Full lighting grid

House lighting with stands and modifiers included in the rate. Bring your own if you prefer.

Sound treatment

Treated for dialogue and podcast recording, not just a big empty room with an echo.

Kitchen

On-site kitchen for craft, food styling prep and long shoot days.

24/7 access

Book overnight, book at 6am. The building does not close on you.

Parking

Parking on site, which matters more than people think when you are loading gear.

750 sq ft

Enough room for a crew, a client and video village without anyone standing in a shot.

Pilsen location

2147 S Lumber St. Quick from the Loop, Chinatown, Bridgeport and the expressways.

Rates

Three ways to book it.

If you are shooting here more than twice a month, membership is cheaper than hourly. We will tell you that before you book, not after.

Hourly
$85/hour
Self-serve. Book the block you need.
  • Standard published rate
  • House lighting, stands and modifiers
  • Access to the sets in your booked room
  • Kitchen, restroom and parking
  • 24/7 booking windows
  • Half-day and full-day rates on request
Book Hourly
Best value
Membership
$250/month
For creators shooting every week.
  • Up to 4 hours per day, first come first serve
  • Month to month, no long-term lock-in
  • Lighting, stands and modifiers included
  • Three tiers: $250, $300 and $350
  • All-Access covers both studios
  • Cheaper than hourly from roughly 3 hrs/week
Book Membership
Crewed day
Quote
The room plus our crew, gear and post.
  • Our DP, lighting and production team
  • Full gear package beyond the house kit
  • Direction and on-set producing
  • Editing, colour and delivery included
  • Quoted as a production, from $3,000
Book Crewed day

The space

Have a look around.

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Questions

Renting the room.

What does it cost to rent?
The standard rate is $85 per hour. Half-day and full-day rates are available on request and are meaningfully cheaper per hour. If you shoot with us more than a couple of times a month, membership from $250/mo will almost certainly be cheaper than paying hourly. Ask and we will do the maths honestly.
What is included in the hourly rate?
The room, the sets, house lighting with stands and modifiers, the kitchen, restroom access and parking. You bring cameras, media and your own crew. Grip and specialty gear beyond the house package can be added on request.
Can I book outside business hours?
Yes. The space has 24/7 access. Overnight and early-morning bookings are common and are booked the same way as any other slot.
Do you have a cyc wall?
Yes. There is a cyc wall plus a full lighting grid and sound treatment, which is what makes the space work for video and podcast production rather than just stills.
Can I hire your crew as well as the room?
Yes, and it is the most common upgrade. A crewed day gives you our DP, lighting, and post. That is quoted as a production, not a rental. Send a brief and we will scope it.
Is it suitable for podcasts?
Yes. We run multi-cam podcast production out of this room, so it is already sound-treated and set up for it. You can rent it self-serve or book us to run the multi-cam capture, sync, cleanup and mix.
Can I host an event or a shoot with a large crew?
Small activations and workshops work well. Tell us headcount when you enquire so we can confirm capacity and whether you need a coordinator on site.
Where exactly is it?
Pilsen, Chicago, at 2147 S Lumber Street. There is parking on site. The exact suite is confirmed when you book.

Book

Check availability.

Tell us the date, the block and what you are shooting. We confirm availability and send a booking link. If you would rather see it first, book a free tour.

Considering membership?

From $250/mo for up to 4 hours a day, month to month. Most people shooting weekly save money within the first month.

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Studio rental enquiry

Date, block, and what you are shooting.

Prefer email? duo@holycow.productions · +1 (312) 927-8868