ASTROLAB STUDIOS | FILM STUDIOS TORONTO

THE STUDIOS

SPREAD YOUR WINGS

SPACE TO CALL YOUR OWN

Never share with anyone! AstroLab is a multi-studio, single production facility. While we offer two separate Studios and plenty of extra support space outside of the studios, our facility can only be reserved by one production at a time. This means you and your team will always be the ONLY production in the space while you’re with us!

Every production starts with a booking of Studio 1 (the larger of the two) and its support rooms (HMU, green room, kitchen & lounge, change room). If you require more space you can add rooms as needed to suit your production!

No matter which rooms you book, this is YOUR home exclusively while you’re with us. Take your shoes off and get comfy!

How To Book
Spaces & Equipment

You get to choose the spaces, gear and add-ons that are most suitable to the needs of your production and budget. Follow this simple process to create the package that’s just right for you!  

1. Start With The Studio Base Package

All bookings start with the Studio Base Package. This includes Studio 1, a large kitchen and lounge, huge hair and makeup room, comfy green room and dedicated change room. Tables and chairs, distro, rolling racks, steamers and more.

Click the title above to see the rates, and everything that is included!

2. Add Extra Spaces, As Needed

Want more space? Add only the rooms you need!

Choose from: a dedicated change room, small production office, second kitchen/lounge space, and even a second studio! Click the title above to check out the spaces. 

3. Add a Gear Package, or Create Your Own

We have a sizeable inventory of in-house equipment, designed to cover most production's needs.

You can choose from an all-inclusive package for Stills or Motion, or create your own list a-la-carte! Click the title above to see the gear.

4. Anything
Else?

Once you've got your space and gear, you won't be surprised with any other fees at AstroLab, but there are a few potential add-ons to consider!

Click the title above to jump to Add-Ons.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN
THE BASE PACKAGE?

THE BASE PACKAGE IS ANYTHING BUT BASIC

Every Base Package booking comes with lots of space outside of the studios, location supplies, power distro, parking & more.

See below for the full list of everything that your booking comes included with automatically. There are no extra charges for these items and services!

Photo Credit: Merzetti

At AstroLab You Get A Ton Of Value Outside Of The Studio Space Itself. All at flat rate pricing, no surprises later.

Support Spaces

- Large Kitchen & Lounge w/Windows
- Large Hair & Makeup Room
- Green Room/Comfy Workspace
- Dedicated Changing Room w/Ensuite Restroom
- Two Large Restrooms

Studio EQ

- Everything You Need To Power Your Set (Ample AC, 4AW, Dief, Joy)
- 50 Sandbags
- SkyJack Scissor Lift
- x1 4-Step, x1 6-Step & x1 12-Step Ladder
- Tongue Dollies & Carts

Location Supplies

- 30 Folding Chairs
- 12 Folding 3 x 6' Tables
- 3 Rolling Racks
- 1 Jiffy Steamer
- Garbage & Recycling Bins

What Else?

- Ample On-Site Parking
- WiFi & High Speed LAN
- Friendly, On-Site Staff

STUDIO
SPECS

Studio 1

Studio 1 is a large and comfortable white cyc infinity wall stage: soundproofed and acoustically treated for superior audio capture. A true stage on a real film lot. If audio is important for your production, or you demand comfort, look no further.

The studio is equipped with a LAN connection for fast, dependable live-streaming. 

Studio 2

Studio 2 (add-on only) is a tad smaller than Studio 1, but just as mighty – with the same exceptional sound and production value. It is unique as it has a U-shaped cyc wall

The studio is equipped with a LAN connection for fast, dependable live-streaming. There is a secret passageway (read: emergency exit) that leads directly between Studios 1 & 2 for easy human transport from studio to studio. 

THE
SUPPORT SPACES

Spaces marked with an asterisk come included with the Base Package.

The other rooms can be added on as-needed to suit your production! 

Large Kitchen/Lounge w/Windows*

Includes double sink, fridge, oven/stove, dishwasher, toaster oven, microwave and kettle. Couch seating and a 65" TV that connects into the studios.

Dimensions: 25' x 15'

Green Room/Workspace*

A comfy space with couch chairs and a 40" TV

Dimensions: 17' x 11'

Large Hair & Makeup Room*

Includes wall to wall vanity (14' long) and actual, functioning hair sink!

Dimensions: 14' x 8'

Changing Room w/Ensuite Restroom*

Private, lockable change room complete with rack and commercial grade steamer, and an ensuite restroom.

Dimensions: 8' x 7' + 3' x 7' (restroom)

Private Office/Wardrobe Add-On

A fantastic private office or wardrobe space with full wall of windows (blackout blinds installed, offering full privacy as-needed). Opening window to allow fresh air in. Large Private Ensuite restroom ($150/Day).

Dimensions: 10' x 8' (Office)
10' x 6' (Ensuite)

Production Office Add-On

When you need a place to take a call or get some work done, this is your spot ($75/Day).

Dimensions: 9' x 8'

Multi-Purpose Support Space

Ample space for extra support for your art, wardrobe, holding, etc. as needed. Includes single makeup mirror, small utility sink, microwave, & kettle. Commercial grade stainless steel counter top ($175/Day).

Dimensions: 25' x 14'

Change Room Add-On

Private, lockable change room complete with rack and commercial grade steamer ($75/Day).

Dimensions: 9' x 7'

Restrooms*

Two Large Restrooms:
One with x4 Stalls
One with x2 Stalls & x2 Urinals

SOUNDPROOFED

Pre-Lit Cyc*

*Space Lighting Is Additional

GEAR ON-SITE

CLEAN CREATIVE SPACE

RATE
CARD

The Spaces &
Base Package

  • The Base Package $1,400/Day

    Start here. This will give you a full day in Studio 1 with a large kitchen/lounge, huge hair & makeup room, all your power, a steamer, rolling racks, tables & chairs, parking, WiFi & more! NOTE: Cyc-floor comes as-is, see below for fresh paint add-on.

    Shoot days are 13 hours

    Prep/Strike day (10 hours) rate = $1,100.

    *Overtime rates for prep and shoot days:
    $150/hour for the first three additional hours
    $200/hour for the fourth hour and beyond

  • Private Office/Wardrobe Space $125/Day

    A fantastic private office or wardrobe space with full wall of windows (blackout blinds installed, offering full privacy as-needed). Opening window to allow fresh air in. Ensuite restroom ($150/Day).

    Dimensions: 10' x 10' (Office)
    10' x 10' (Ensuite)

  • Change Room #2 $75/Day

    Private, lockable change room complete with rack and commercial grade steamer.

    Dimensions: 9' x 7'

  • Small Production Office $75/Day

    When you need a place to take a call or get some work done, this is your spot.

    Dimensions: 9' x 8'

  • Multi-Purpose Support Space $175/Day

    Ample space for extra support for your art, wardrobe, holding, etc. as needed. Includes single makeup mirror, small utility sink, microwave, & kettle. Commercial grade stainless steel counter top.

    Dimensions: 25' x 14'

  • Studio 2 $450/Day

    Get an additional 1160 SQ. FT of shooting space with Studio 2! It has a U-shaped Cyc, which is obviously super cool & awesome. Shoot stills in here while rolling motion in there other studio, or use it as a space for your art department! What you do with it is up to you.

    25' x 29' x 25' White Cyc, Plus 15' x 29' of Unpainted Production Space

  • GIVE ME ALL THE SPACE! $2,100/Day

    Take all the space and save $200! Includes The Base Package, with all above listed spaces: both studios, and all support rooms! Buy this place out!

    Prep day (10 hours) = $1,550

    *Overtime rates for prep and shoot days:
    $200/hour for the first three additional hours
    $250/hour for the fourth hour and beyond

The Gear
Packages

  • The Blastoff Motion Package $1,500/Day

    The Blastoff Motion Package is our in-house, all-you-can-use, if-you-see-it-it's-included, gear package! It includes an astronomical amount of LED and tungsten lighting, doorway dolly & track, frames & fabrics, stands, hardware, flags, apple boxes and more to support your production, for one incredibly low flat rate.

    Pre-Light Day (10 Hours) = $1,150

  • The Blastoff Stills Package $1,250/Day

    The Blastoff Stills Package our in-house, all-you-can-use photo gear package! It includes an insane amount of photo EQ, including Profoto Heads, Packs and modifiers, the Broncolor Para 222 and 88, Manfrotto Mega Boom 425B, stands, hardware, flags, apple boxes and more! All for one incredibly low flat rate.

    Pre-Light Day (10 Hours) = $950

  • The Blastoff Motion & Stills Package $2,250/Day

    OK, now we're just getting crazy! This is both of the above packages, literally every piece of gear we own, exclusively and all-inclusively yours! Including all lighting, grip, frames and fabrics, dolly, Cambo stand, every modifier, every source. EVERYTHING!

    Pre-Light Day (10 Hours) = $1,700

What Else?

  • Fresh White Floor in Studio 1 $325

    Need the Studio 1 floor to be crisp white? Add this, and it will look brand new when you arrive for your shoot. Please note that the floor comes "as-is" if this is not added to your booking.

  • Fresh White Floor in Studio 2 $250

    Need the Studio 2 floor to be crisp white? Add this, and it will look brand new when you arrive for your shoot. Please note that the floor comes "as-is" if this is not added to your booking.

  • Custom Paint Job $-$$$

    Want to make the cyc a different colour altogether? No problem! Let us know your colour and we'll get you a quote. Work is done overnight before your load in, so prep time is not required!

  • Rolling Racks $5/Day

    Heavy duty rolling racks. Your booking includes x3, add more as needed!

  • Jiffy Steamer J-2000 $20/Day

    Need more than one steamer? Add a second J-2000!

  • Jiffy Steamer J-4000 $30/Day

    Want MORE steam?! You got it! The J-4000 is what you need.

  • Rowenta Pro Steam Iron/Board $30/Day

    If you need a professional iron, we've got you covered with the Rowenta Pro 1800w Steam Iron & Pro Ironing Board!

  • The Wardrobe Pro Package $60/Day

    Get all of the steamers, racks, iron and ironing board for one flat rate! Includes x1 J-2000, x1 J-4000, x1 Rowenta Pro 1800w Steam Iron w/Pro Ironing Board and x4 Rolling Racks

  • Free-Standing Makeup Mirror $20

    Turn any area into a makeup room with this mobile makeup mirror! Dimmable, daylight LED bulbs, sits on any table or sturdy surface. Comes included with the Multi-Purpose Support Space, or add it on its own!

FLOOR PLANS
& LOT MAP

I DON'T FANTASIZE
I JUST MANIFEST.
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Phone: 416-844-0191

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