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East Toronto's 
Premiere Film Studio

Rental Spaces Built For Film Production & Photography

Beautiful studio space with a fantastic selection of lighting and grip gear. I highly recommend Encounter Film Studios for all your commercial studio needs!

Jordan Heguy

This place is next level. True professionals with top tier skill set. Also, the place is stunning. Our overall experience was flawless. Wouldn’t change a thing! 10/10!!

Phil Bergmann

This studio space is one of my favourites to shoot projects in. The interior is spacious and cozy and it has intentional and sophisticated decor.

Jasmine Merinsky

Excellent studio & excellent service. Plus, there are a range of convenient amenities available as add-ons.

Sam Dayomi

The facilities and studio are such a pleasure to work at. Super clean, slick cyc, and crew always have a great time and appreciate the creature comforts.

Harold Price

A top tier production hub that’s an east end gem of a studio. Not only is it ideal for productions of any size but it’s beautifully designed and a joy to spend time in.

John Perrin

Great space, state of the art equipment, amazing staff. According to the local crew we worked with, it's the best independent studio in Toronto, and I can't disagree.

Sean Reilly

The entire space is corporate-client-friendly. Beautiful studio space, with gorgeous adjacent spaces. It was clean, organized, and well-stocked. 

Phil Bergmann

Great place for photography projects of any size. If you need to create photos at scale with fully controllable lighting - this is the studio to do it.

Tarun Mittal

This place is next level. True professionals with top tier skill set. Also, the place is stunning. Our overall experience was flawless. Wouldn’t change a thing! 10/10!!

Phil Bergmann

Beautiful studio space with a fantastic selection of lighting and grip gear. I highly recommend Encounter Film Studios for all your commercial studio needs!

Jordan Heguy

This studio space is one of my favourites to shoot projects in. The interior is spacious and cozy and it has intentional and sophisticated decor.

Jasmine Merinsky
Modern production lounge at Encounter Studios featuring a polished concrete floor, designer seating, studio drapery, wall art, and staging area ideal for film and photo shoots.

A Studio Designed to Set IDeas Into MOtion

Encounter Film Studios is a clean and modern studio rental facility in Toronto’s east end. Designed by a commercial film production team, every detail is intentional. Our spaces provide a comfortable aesthetic for hosting projects and important clients, without having to compromise on the production essentials. The studio brings together an open layout Cyclorama Studio for film and photography, a flexible boardroom for meetings & production support, along with a soundproofed visually refined recording studio. Together, these spaces reflect the same care and expertise that guide the company’s own commercial productions, giving filmmakers, photographers, and brands dependable rental spaces to bring their ideas to life.

ChatGPT said:  Expansive industrial production studio with high ceilings, acoustic treatments, large windows, concrete floors, and modular worktables designed for commercial film and photo shoots.

Seamless Support for Modern Film Production

Encounter Film Studios is among the few Toronto studio rental facilities that offer on-site camera, grip and lighting packages all in one place.

Effortless Load-In and Access Points

A truck-level loading dock and free on-site parking provide straightforward access for crews moving equipment in and out of the facility.

Flexible For Any Scale

From small to large productions, the studio adapts to the size and scope of each project, giving teams the space and infrastructure they need.

Smart Systems & Amenities

High-speed Wi-Fi, smart led lighting, a built-in sound system and a fully loaded shared kitchenette combine to create a comfortable production-ready environment.

Studio Spotlight

Cyclorama Studio

Starting at $125 per hour

Our 3600sqft Cyclorama Studio features a 44'×23'x14' J-shaped cyc with a dedicated lighting grid, four Aputure 600x space lights, ample power distribution, bright windows with blackout blinds and a truck-level loading door. Offering an aesthetic environment suited to commercial and corporate film productions, photo shoots and narrative projects.

 You said: We're going to do image descriptions ChatGPT said: [Unverified] I can help with that — what kind of image descriptions do you want to create?  If you’re working with alt-text, product descriptions, creative prompts, or something else, tell me the style and purpose so I can structure them correctly.  You said: If I provide photos can you generate a desciption and an alt text? ChatGPT said: [Unverified] Yes — if you upload a photo, I can generate both:  A neutral, factual image description (no interpretation, no guessing).  Alt text (concise, functional, accessibility-focused).  Upload the first image whenever you’re ready.  You said: Uploaded image ChatGPT said: Image Description [Unverified] A large, clean, open studio space with a white cyclorama wall and floor extending across the back of the room. Several round soft lights hang from a ceiling-mounted lighting grid. Black curtains frame the cyclorama on both sides. The floor is polished concrete, and the ceiling has expose

Studio Spotlight

Boardroom

Starting at $60 per hour

Created as a bright, flexible setting for meetings and on-camera work, the Boardroom supports everything from production planning and casting calls to executive interviews and content shoots. Covering 600sqft, it also accommodates hair, makeup and wardrobe prep and space for quick fittings or talent holding. 

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Studio Spotlight

Recording Studio

Starting at $150 per hour

With soundproofed walls and neutral finishes the Audio Studio, creates a controlled backdrop ready for camera. This 1400sqft space includes an LED feature wall, voice over booth and two control rooms, combining technical capability with a polished look suited to interviews, music videos, branded content and narrative shoots.

ChatGPT said:  Professional music recording room with LED-lined acoustic wood walls, a vintage piano, and an isolated vocal booth inside Encounter Film Studios.
Professional studio grip cart loaded with apple boxes, stands, and production tools being pushed across the white cyclorama stage at Encounter Film Studios.
RED V-RAPTOR cinema camera setup on a professional production rig at Encounter Film Studios, showcasing high-end 8K filmmaking capability for commercial and narrative shoots.

Camera, Lighting & Grip Equipment 
Rental Packages

Choose from great brands like RED, Aputure, Matthews, and Avenger, our rental equipment packages combine camera, lighting & grip essentials for reliable, high-quality film production setups in East Toronto.

Bright sunlit lobby at Encounter Film Studios featuring modern black-slatted ceilings, white stadium-style chairs on a platform, a tall indoor plant and minimalist wall lighting.

Schedule a tour and Explore The Possiblities

Choosing the right studio rental in Toronto is more than just about comparing square footage, it’s about finding a space that meets your needs and raises the standard for your production. We invite you to visit us, explore the space, and see how Encounter Film Studios can work for you.

Behind-the-scenes look at a production prep area inside Encounter Studios’ cyclorama studio, featuring wardrobe, hair, and styling teams working in natural light.
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Workspace in the Encounter Studios front lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, modern meeting table, and natural light ideal for film and photo production prep.

Need Help Planning Your Next Project?

Production InFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

 You said: We're going to do image descriptions ChatGPT said: [Unverified] I can help with that — what kind of image descriptions do you want to create?  If you’re working with alt-text, product descriptions, creative prompts, or something else, tell me the style and purpose so I can structure them correctly.  You said: If I provide photos can you generate a desciption and an alt text? ChatGPT said: [Unverified] Yes — if you upload a photo, I can generate both:  A neutral, factual image description (no interpretation, no guessing).  Alt text (concise, functional, accessibility-focused).  Upload the first image whenever you’re ready.  You said: Uploaded image ChatGPT said: Image Description [Unverified] A large, clean, open studio space with a white cyclorama wall and floor extending across the back of the room. Several round soft lights hang from a ceiling-mounted lighting grid. Black curtains frame the cyclorama on both sides. The floor is polished concrete, and the ceiling has expose
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