STUDIO A257

STUDIO A257

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Cyclorama ~1,500 ft² - 12 ft clear height - loading dock - easy access to St-Henri

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Atypical Collboration

Maison Toki and A257 join forces to offer artists, creators and businesses a unique space in Montreal, fostering exchange and collaboration. This strategic partnership combines Maison Toki's creative management and strong network with A257's modern infrastructure and specialized facilities, creating an environment conducive to innovation and artistic development.

PRODUCTION SPACE

PRODUCTION SPACE

Studio features

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The main room is approx. 1,500 sq. ft. and features a corner cyclorama measuring 20 × 20 × 12 ft.

  • no direct light.

  • Loading dock on the same level as the studio

    • Ideal for cars and motorcycles

  • Central air conditioning.

  • Make-up and hairdressing room Separate from shooting area

  • Styling space.

  • two refrigerators

  • High-speed WI-FI.

  • Comfortable customer areas (lounge, workspace).


Ideal for :

  • Photo and video shoots

  • movement workshops

  • Conferences, panels and training courses

  • Corporate events and 5@7

RENTAL PACKAGE

RENTAL PACKAGE

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Essential package - small scale

Starting at $200

Designed for portraits, quick capsules, e-commerce or pro UGC, this package gives you access to cyclo and simple logistics for an hour and a half, three hours, half a day or a full day.

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Production+ package - large scale

Starting at $1,500

Ideal for music videos, commercials, editorials and campaigns, this format accommodates teams of 7 to 20 people with an extended day and more thorough technical preparation. Together, we plan the lighting scheme, space occupancy and team circulation, so that the day runs like clockwork, avoiding overlaps and downtime.

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Events

Starting at $3,000

Designed for showrooms, demonstrations, collection reviews or media presentations, this package transforms the studio into a staging area without sacrificing the "production-ready" requirement.

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Are you interested in becoming an A257 member?

Join the community, a creative space designed for artists, by artists.
A257 membership gives you access to our studios, professional equipment and a dynamic community where collaboration and creation go hand in hand.

Benefits of membership

  • Enjoy unlimited access to the studio, day and night, thanks to your personal key and unique alarm code. You can create at your own pace, with no time constraints.

  • Your membership includes a number of hours of studio use per month, depending on your level. These hours cover editing, shooting and cleaning time.

    You can easily book your slot via the shared calendar to guarantee space availability.

  • Keep your creative materials close at hand. Each member has access to a personal locker according to their package, and it's also possible to rent additional storage space for larger equipment.

  • Need more hours or a larger space for a project? Take advantage of 50% off standard rental rates.

  • A257 members enjoy an exclusive 25% discount on technical equipment rental from our partner STM Underground: lighting, grip, accessories and more.

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Equipment available on site

Equipment available on site

  • 2x C-Stand

  • 1X HEAVY ROLLING STAND NEWEER

  • 2x Rolling Stand Neweer

  • 2x Godox AD1200

  • 2X GODOX STANDARD REFLECTOR

  • 2x Sand bag 20LB

  • 1x Parabolic Light 128CM Focusing System

  • 2X ARRI TUNGSTEN 1000WATT

  • AND MORE.

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FLOOR PLAN

FLOOR PLAN

Plan of a building with rooms such as entrance, kitchen, bathroom, office, garage, barn, preparation area, front dock, main electrical panels, alarm, and sound system.

Please note that the kitchen area is only for storing food in the fridges. It does not include a stove or other cooking equipment.