A historic building with corrugated metal siding, a large red sliding barn door, and outdoor seating at Motorista Studios.
A historic building with industrial wood walls, vintage lighting, and a stage at Motorista Studios.
A historic building with corrugated metal siding, tall red double doors, leafless trees, and sidewalk at Motorista Studios.
A historic building with a stage setup including two armchairs, film lighting, camera, and a world map at Motorista Studios.

Motorista Studios

Photo / Film Studio

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25 Commercial Road, Unit 8 (Entrance is by the BIG red barn door!), Toronto, ON M4G 1Z4 –
Thorncliffe Park, Toronto, ON
From C$500
hire fee
Up to 150
seats
Up to 450
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Located in East York, Motorista Studios combines a retro chic vibe with abundant natural light and quiet surroundings, ideal for creative productions. Perfect for photography, fashion shoots, and video projects.

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Spaces for hire at Motorista Studios

Motorista Studios at Motorista Studios
Motorista Studios
Photo / Film Studio
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Whole venue
150 seats
450 standing
A large open-concept loft-like space with a built-in bar kitchen/service space. Features: • Big projector wall • Grand Piano • Large 20 person boardroom table • 85" android smart TV • LED mood lights • Free Wifi • Fully accessible bar for rent • Onsite Barista with three fresh ground coffees to choose • Fridge, wine and beverage cooler • Centrall...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Air conditioner
from C$500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

3.5
Communication
3.5
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JJ
Jordan J.
Verified review
Poor communication
communication started well then I didn't hear anything for a week.
2.0
BM
Bentley M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Motorista Studios
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Monday
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Motorista Studios
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Motorista Studios
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Motorista Studios
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Motorista Studios
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Motorista Studios
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Motorista Studios
9:00 am – 2:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 450
standing
Up to 150
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Motorista Studios

Motorista Studios is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Motorista Studios is a photo and film studio housed in a former aerodrome hangar, marked by a large red barn-door entrance and an industrial single-volume interior.

Venue highlights: The studio provides an open-plan, hangar-style interior and an upstairs mezzanine that creates a separate working or viewing area. A bar/food-stall area and fixed seating are installed as venue features. Onsite event services are offered by the venue.

Best for: Vehicle and product photography, fashion and editorial shoots, and music-video or branded-content productions that require a flexible industrial interior and space for set builds.

Location: East York neighbourhood presents an industrial streetscape that works well for exterior backdrops and discreet load-in. Free off-street parking and on-street parking are available for crew vehicles.

What guests say: The venue staff are accommodating and responsive during set-up and events. The venue is maintained and flexible, and it adapts well to themed or vintage events.

FAQ

Yes. Full bar service is required for alcohol consumption.

Yes, tables, chairs, cutlery and glasses can be provided by a partner supplier and the manager can provide their contact details.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and catering vendor.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At Motorista Studios, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available

Motorista Studios is located at 25 Commercial Road, in Thorncliffe Park, Toronto, ON.

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25 Commercial Road, Unit 8 (Entrance is by the BIG red barn door!), Toronto, ON M4G 1Z4
Public transportation
Parking
Public transportation
  • Bus Millwood Rd at Village Station Rd 800 m
  • Bus Thorncliffe Park Dr at Overlea Blvd 1.3 km
  • Bus Coxwell Ave at O'Connor Dr 2.8 km
Parking
  • Parking Leaside Centre Parking- Precise ParkLink - 845 Eglinton Ave E, East York 450 m
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