A film studio with a central desk, several office chairs, large studio lights, tripods, and acoustic panels at STUDIO 2553.

A film studio setup with a large dark wood desk, potted plants, lighting equipment, and black sound baffles suspended from the ceiling at STUDIO 2553.

A film studio with large professional lights, cameras, tripods, and a backdrop setup next to a wooden desk and chairs at STUDIO 2553.

A film studio setup with armchairs, a rug, bookshelves, plants, and a painting of horses on a white wall at STUDIO 2553.

STUDIO at STUDIO 2553

Name: STUDIO at STUDIO 2553
Address: 2553 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60647, US
Price range: from $150 hire fee / per hour

Film Studio

Private space

About this space

This 1,225 sq. ft. Chicago studio is set up for video production, multi-camera interviews, podcasts, commercial shoots, and photography. The open layout can accommodate production crews of around 12–15 people and features dark wood details that work well as an on-camera backdrop.

Production equipment is included with the studio hire, along with an onsite Studio Manager or Assistant Technician to assist during your session.

There’s also a client seating area, private talent prep space, high-speed Wi-Fi, and climate control for longer shoots.

This is a link to a google doc of a spread sheet of all of the equipment available. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yqJp9vCkFTV1DERwsQP5wANWDxiLJwuZUPLJVE3DNBo/edit?gid=1464356896#gid=1464356896

Website link: https://studio2553.com/

Prices

Sunday

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150

All prices include sales tax.

Monday

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150

All prices include sales tax.

Tuesday

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150

All prices include sales tax.

Wednesday

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150

All prices include sales tax.

Thursday

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150

All prices include sales tax.

Friday

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150

All prices include sales tax.

Saturday

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

from $150

All prices include sales tax.

Best price guarantee

Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing

up to 15

U-Shaped

up to 15

Catering and drinks

Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements

Air conditioner

Camera and photography equipment available on site

Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in

Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming

Photography backdrops available

Soundproofed room for noise control

Full-length mirrors available

Free parking is available on-site (10 spaces)

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users

Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities

Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

What is Allowed
• Food & Drink: External catering/food
• Production & Activities: Loud noises and standard electricity usage are allowed to accommodate your project's needs.
• Animals: Pets are welcome in the space.
• Damage to the space will result in extra charge

What is NOT Allowed:
• No Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
• No Adult Filming: Adult filming is not permitted under any circumstances.
No cooking, and alcohol are all permitted in the space.