Studio at Oddmachine Studio

Photo Studio · Semi-private area

West Carroll Avenue, 3144, #200, Chicago, IL 60612
Kedzie (63rd-bound) (0.2 mi)

About this space

Our 10,000 sq. ft. studio on Chicago's West Side has been used as a stage and location for 100's of shoots. Equipped with a 30ft. cyclorama, this space accommodates motion and still shoots of any size.

Rental does not include wood shop, stage manager's office or art department. Stage schematic and list of in house gear for rent both available upon request.


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $175 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $175 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $1500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum 4 hours on weekdays. Minimum 6 hours on weekends. Does not include ANY lighting or gear. Rental of all lighting and grip including mounted cyc lights is additional cost. For a fresh coat of paint on either cyc there is additional cost.
Monday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $1250 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum 4 hours on weekdays. Minimum 6 hours on weekends. Does not include ANY lighting or gear. Rental of all lighting and grip including mounted cyc lights is additional cost. For a fresh coat of paint on either cyc there is additional cost.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $1250 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum 4 hours on weekdays. Minimum 6 hours on weekends. Does not include ANY lighting or gear. Rental of all lighting and grip including mounted cyc lights is additional cost. For a fresh coat of paint on either cyc there is additional cost.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $1250 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum 4 hours on weekdays. Minimum 6 hours on weekends. Does not include ANY lighting or gear. Rental of all lighting and grip including mounted cyc lights is additional cost. For a fresh coat of paint on either cyc there is additional cost.
Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $1250 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum 4 hours on weekdays. Minimum 6 hours on weekends. Does not include ANY lighting or gear. Rental of all lighting and grip including mounted cyc lights is additional cost. For a fresh coat of paint on either cyc there is additional cost.
Friday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $1250 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum 4 hours on weekdays. Minimum 6 hours on weekends. Does not include ANY lighting or gear. Rental of all lighting and grip including mounted cyc lights is additional cost. For a fresh coat of paint on either cyc there is additional cost.
Saturday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $175 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $175 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
from $1500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum 4 hours on weekdays. Minimum 6 hours on weekends. Does not include ANY lighting or gear. Rental of all lighting and grip including mounted cyc lights is additional cost. For a fresh coat of paint on either cyc there is additional cost.
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 30

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Green Screen
Dressing Room
Steamer
Kitchen
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Disabled access toilets
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

Weekday rentals are a minimum of 4 hours. Weekend rentals are minimum 6 hours. For ALL shoots exceeding 10 hours, there is an additional $25/hour for each hour of overtime. Rental does not include any lighting, grip or production gear, all available for rent separately. Renter must submit a Certificate of Insurance for general Commercial General Liability with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 at least 24 hours before rental period begins. Furniture and decorations may be moved, if you would like to use our furniture or props on screen there will be a rental fee per item. Smoke machines are allowed, Nudity is allowed.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Our 10,000 sq. ft. studio on Chicago's West Side has been used as a photo and video stage and location for 100's of shoots. Equipped with 30ft. white and 15' green cycloramas, this space accommodates motion and still shoots of any size.

* 30′ x 20′ x 12′ cyclorama
* 15′ x 20′ x 12′ cyclorama
* Cement floor, exposed brick walls
* South facing 12′ windows
* Full kitchen, green room / production area with wifi included
* One bathroom with shower and separate changing room
* 9' seamless backdrops available for rent in colors: light green, chroma green, cream, carnation, light blue, black and white
* Great conference or meeting space
* Includes use of 3 six foot tables, 3 director's chairs, 6 folding chairs, clothing rack
* Rentals available for lighting, grip, additional production supplies and scenic flats
* Smoking patio right off the stage
* 2nd floor walk up, no elevator
* Ample free street parking. public transportation: 4 blocks from Kedzie Green Line, adjacent to Kedzie Metra UP-W line

The Studio Manager will be onsite all day for every rental. In-house and freelance crew referrals available upon request. Please confirm cyc needs including backdrop color before booking. Fresh coat of paint is available for extra charge if requested 48 hours in advance. This space is not a dedicated sound stage, stair access only. Additional lighting and grip rental list available upon request.

Renter must submit a Certificate of Insurance for general Commercial General Liability with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 at least 24 hours before rental period begins.

Rental does not include any lighting, grip or production gear, all available for rent separately.

We are NOT a dedicated sound stage and there is no freight elevator (we are second floor).


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