The Studio at Studio Commercial
Photo / Film Studio
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Whole venue
6 reviews
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262 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000
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Sydney CBD
About this space
Choose Studio Commercial as your studio. We’re situated in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Originally a live-action theatre, our studio boasts cathedral and deco architectural designs. Our large 150 square meter studio has a 6m x 7m corner cyclorama with a 7m ceiling.
Don’t worry about squeezing in hair and makeup at home pre-shoot. Also included in the studio is a separate makeup area and change room; feel free to bring guests to assist and support you. Our lounge area and kitchen have the latest equipment for food prepping, entertaining, or simply relaxing.
Other items included with our photo studio hire in Sydney are a professional Elinchrom basic flash lighting kit for stills photography (we don't hire video lighting), includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup. You don’t have to be a pro or even be remotely familiar with our gear to reap their full benefits. Let us know what you need to make the most of your time, and we’ll be happy to help.
Prices
Sunday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$195
hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$195
hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$1500
hire fee per day
Note:
All prices include GST.
Extensions available at $85 per 1/2 hr.
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Monday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$1200
hire fee per day
Note:
All prices include GST.
Extensions available at $85 per 1/2 hr.
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Tuesday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$1200
hire fee per day
Note:
All prices include GST.
Extensions available at $85 per 1/2 hr.
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Wednesday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$1200
hire fee per day
Note:
All prices include GST.
Extensions available at $85 per 1/2 hr.
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Thursday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$1200
hire fee per day
Note:
All prices include GST.
Extensions available at $85 per 1/2 hr.
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Friday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$146
hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$1200
hire fee per day
Note:
All prices include GST.
Extensions available at $85 per 1/2 hr.
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Saturday
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$195
hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$195
hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 am –
5:30 pm
from
$1500
hire fee per day
Note:
All prices include GST.
Extensions available at $85 per 1/2 hr.
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Studio Hire includes:
Basic Elinchrom lighting setup with 3 heads and modifiers, includes assistance with lighting equipment choices & setup
Use of the reception lounge space and dedicated make up/change room area
Additional studio equipment can be hired as required:
Stands, tripods, scrims/reflectors $15ea
Lights and soft boxes $30ea
OR
Unrestricted use of all available lighting equipment and accessories for $200
You Can Also Hire
The Kitchen – $165 p/half day
Cyclorama floor will be clean and tidy prior to use, for shoots requiring freshly painted floor – $250
Coloured Paper roll hire – $135 (subject to availability, best to check with us beforehand)
Minimum booking duration:
4 hours
Capacity
Standing
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 20
Catering and drinks
No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Rules of the space
Allowed events
No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available
Host rules
No smoking inside the building.
Cancellation policy: Very flexible
Show cancellation details
Reviews and ratings
(6 reviews and ratings - )
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Alex D.
April 2025
Film Studio · 15 guests
Fantastic space. Very friendly and helpful staff with great communication and a very reasonable price for the center of the city.
4.8
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Alex D.
April 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
MH
Michael H.
March 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
M
Matt
May 2022
Photo Studio · 4 guests
5.0
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Customers rated communication with this venue as Superb
Response time:
within couple of hours
Response rate:
100%
About Studio Commercial
The Studio Commercial studio space is now available for independent hire.
- Situated in the heart of Sydney CBD, 1 min from Town Hall Station
6m x 7m corner cyclorama, 3.5m high with 7m ceilings, within a 100sqm room
- Multiple shooting spaces
- Cathedral windows and art deco architectural features
- Dedicated make up area
- Private change room (14sqm) and seperate lounge area (33 sqm)
- Free wi-fi and use of sound system
- 3 phase power available – 4 x 50A outlets
- Full kitchen
- Although relatively quiet, the studio isn’t an isolated sound stage
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