Bright & Spacious Studio at Howell Studios

Photo / Film Studio
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Whole venue
1377 The Queensway, Suite 301, Toronto, ON M8Z 1T1
Islington-City Centre West, Toronto, ON

About this space

An ideal setting for your upcoming photo/video shoot or event, this space features oversized windows that fill the room with natural light, and the limewashed walls create a serene atmosphere. Inspired by the principles of slow living and a sense of community, the studio has been thoughtfully designed as a blank canvas for artists and creatives.

Rates:
4-7 hours: 15% off
8+ hours: 20% off
Graveyard Booking (8 PM to 6 AM) : Additional 25% charge

Ideal for film shoots, photoshoots, content creation, events/parties, workshops, classes, team/client meetings, trunk shows, pop-ups, weddings, receptions, proposals, *interviews, *podcasts, *webinars

*Please note, the space is not sound proofed.


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$135–C$170 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from C$135 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 pm – 6:00 am
from C$170 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
PHOTO AND FILM SHOOTS RATE ONLY:
Maximum 12 attendees

Shoots from 8 AM to 8 PM = $135 per hour
Shoots from 8 PM to 6 AM = $170 per hour

EVENTS RATE = $350 per hour
Monday
8:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$135–C$170 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from C$135 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 pm – 6:00 am
from C$170 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
PHOTO AND FILM SHOOTS RATE ONLY:
Maximum 12 attendees

Shoots from 8 AM to 8 PM = $135 per hour
Shoots from 8 PM to 6 AM = $170 per hour

EVENTS RATE = $350 per hour
Tuesday
8:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$135–C$170 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from C$135 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 pm – 6:00 am
from C$170 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
PHOTO AND FILM SHOOTS RATE ONLY:
Maximum 12 attendees

Shoots from 8 AM to 8 PM = $135 per hour
Shoots from 8 PM to 6 AM = $170 per hour

EVENTS RATE = $350 per hour
Wednesday
8:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$135–C$170 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from C$135 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 pm – 6:00 am
from C$170 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
PHOTO AND FILM SHOOTS RATE ONLY:
Maximum 12 attendees

Shoots from 8 AM to 8 PM = $135 per hour
Shoots from 8 PM to 6 AM = $170 per hour

EVENTS RATE = $350 per hour
Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$135–C$170 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from C$135 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 pm – 6:00 am
from C$170 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
PHOTO AND FILM SHOOTS RATE ONLY:
Maximum 12 attendees

Shoots from 8 AM to 8 PM = $135 per hour
Shoots from 8 PM to 6 AM = $170 per hour

EVENTS RATE = $350 per hour
Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$135–C$170 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from C$135 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 pm – 6:00 am
from C$170 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
PHOTO AND FILM SHOOTS RATE ONLY:
Maximum 12 attendees

Shoots from 8 AM to 8 PM = $135 per hour
Shoots from 8 PM to 6 AM = $170 per hour

EVENTS RATE = $350 per hour
Saturday
8:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$135–C$170 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from C$135 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 pm – 6:00 am
from C$170 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
PHOTO AND FILM SHOOTS RATE ONLY:
Maximum 12 attendees

Shoots from 8 AM to 8 PM = $135 per hour
Shoots from 8 PM to 6 AM = $170 per hour

EVENTS RATE = $350 per hour
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 12
Dining
up to 12
Theatre
up to 12
Boardroom
up to 12
Cabaret
up to 12
U-Shaped
up to 12
Classroom
up to 12

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Natural light
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (2 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Shared Kitchen
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

The space allows a maximum of 20 attendees for shoots/productions and 25 maximum attendees for intimate events.

The studio is fitted with heavy decors and furniture, all attendees including kids and babies are under the Renter’s full responsibility and strict supervision when inside the studio.

DO NOT DRAG FURNITURE AND BIG DECOR. Pushing or dragging furniture across the floor ruins the floor AND the furniture. All furniture and big decor must be moved by 2 or more people.

Return all furniture and decor back as found before leaving. If you leave a mess or if decors or furniture are left NOT where you found them, you will be charged an automatic additional fee for cleanup and/or reorganization.

The studio is not soundproof. Keep the noise level to a reasonable volume, including any use of music.

Video cameras are installed in all common areas of the studio except inside the bathroom. As a security measure, this will be used to confirm any damage, theft, leaving the studio late, or any violations of studio policies.

If you break, stain, rip, or damage in any form studio and/or building properties, you will be charged for repair or full replacement of the damages plus admin fee as inspected by management.

If your security deposit has already been refunded but damage/s or missing item/s have been confirmed, we reserve the right to bill you and charge card on file for the cost plus admin fee of damage/s or missing item/s.

Broken, damaged, scratches and/or stained decor fees range from $100 to $100,000 or more plus HST depending on which item/s and the severity.

Fees for other studio and building property damages but not limited to such as walls, windows, lights, stairs, pillars, ceiling, and anything electrical will be based on contractor’s bill plus an additional admin fee.

Loss of income due to damages and/or missing items will also be billed accordingly.

Pets are not allowed in the studio.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Situated on The Queensway, the soft-launch of Howell Studios offers a tastefully minimalist space for your next photo/video shoot or event. Its oversized windows bathe the room in natural light, while the limewashed walls contribute to a gracefully quiet ambiance.

Inspired by the ethos of slow-living and embracing the warmth of community and togetherness, the studio has been conducively designed to serve as a blank canvas for artists and creatives.


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