15 Great Filming Locations in the SF Bay Area for CPG Brands
In the fast-paced world of filmmaking, location plays a crucial role in bringing the concept to life. And while finding the perfect location is important, ensuring that it has adequate amenities to sustain the cast and crew is equally vital.
With food and beverage brands playing a big role in the film industry, finding a rental location with a functional kitchen is often necessary.
In this article, we'll explore 15 of the best film rental locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, each offer their own mix of space, style, views functionality and price. Whether you're looking for a spacious studio with a professional kitchen, or a beautiful rural property with a rustic kick, this guide has got you covered.
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#1 Industrial Photo/Video Studio with Great Natural Light
This rental location offers a versatile shooting space of around 300 sq ft with beautiful industrial windows, white floor and walls that allow for great natural light. It's ideal for all types of photography and small video productions. In addition, there's a separate lounge area equipped with couches, chairs, TV, and sound system for talent, clients, and general relaxation.
The location also features a large bathroom, which is great for wardrobe, and is conveniently located just 5 blocks from BART and right by 880. The street level studio has a large sliding garage door that makes equipment loading/unloading easy, and there's one off-street gated parking spot with free on-street parking available. The space also features an overhead pulley system for backdrops and/or seamless paper rolls, as well as lighting.
★★★★★
110 reviews
$50/hr
3 hr min
#2 Daylight or Black Out Photo Studio in San Francisco with a Kitchen
Centrally located in San Francisco's historic Yosemite Place Building, our 1,000 sq ft studio is a great space for food, product, still life and portrait photography. This Portola Place neighborhood is filled with artists, crafts people and designers, including tabletop prop shops.
★★★★★
9 reviews
$65/hr
2 hr min
#3 Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen
Originally an industrial laundry facility built in the late 1920s, it was once named one of the most beautiful industrial buildings in America. At the entrance of the building, you can see some images of the original exterior and interior of the building in use. It was later converted into live/work units in the late 1980s.
★★★★★
331 reviews
$77/hr
4 hr min
#4 Bring Your Vision to Life: The Ultimate Production Haven in Sunny Oakland
Bring your production to life in this recently remodeled home in sunny Oakland. This versatile space is perfect for photoshoots, video shoots, interviews, and any other creative projects.
Your team will have access to our beautiful outdoor space, featuring comfortable seating, a hammock, fire-pit, and even outdoor Wi-Fi. The indoor amenities will keep your crew productive and comfortable, including a small room that can be used as a green room, dressing room, or for any other need.
★★★★★
11 reviews
$89/hr
3 hr min
#5 Pro Photo & Video Studio in Emeryville/N. Oakland
This medium-sized photo/video studio (1200+ sq ft) located in a former warehouse boasts north-facing windows and a frosted-glass roll-up garage door, as well as skylights that can be covered for added versatility. Access is easy with first-floor access and direct load-in via the garage door, and there are two semi-official parking spaces available along with plentiful street parking.
The 20x44 ft shooting area includes a cyclorama and high 11+ ft ceilings, offering plenty of natural light or the option to nearly black out the space. Along with the shooting area, the basic studio rental includes a spacious client reception area with a sofa, chair, and full bathroom, a kitchenette with basic amenities like a sink, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, and dishes, a small sunny outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a basic grip package. All these amenities make this studio a convenient and functional space for photo and video production needs.
★★★★★
16 reviews
$99/hr
6 hr min
#6 Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
This 1197 sq ft column-less studio features a polished concrete floor and is designed to provide an optimal shooting experience with south and west natural light, as well as blackout capability. The 19'W x 31'D x 13'H shooting space features three 9' x 17' windows with blackout curtains, and the ceiling has a slope of 14' to 12.5'. The studio is equipped with a powerful 150A/3 phase power source and fast Gigabit Fiber and Wifi for all your tech needs.
The air-conditioned shooting space provides a comfortable environment, and there is also a furnished client area, a dressing room, and a stylist prep area/merch loft. Additionally, the studio includes a restroom/shower and a production-ready kitchen with granite countertops, fridge, gas stove, oven, and dishwasher, providing everything you need to create your next masterpiece.
$99/hr
3 hr min
★★★★★
168 reviews
#7 Food Photography Studio with in-house prop collection
This is a food and product based photo studio located in South West Berkeley. It features a full gourmet kitchen with new appliances, ample food prep/work space, a 600 sq ft dedicated shooting room, natural east light, surface and prop rentals, and a client table that seats 8.
The standout feature of this South West Berkeley photo studio are the diverse surfaces options available.
★★★★★
2 reviews
$100/hr
10 hr min
#8 Oakland ranch-style house with brand new kitchen
Photography and videography works well in this residential home. The spacious kitchen has been recently remodeled and has good light, a nook that comfortably seats eight, all new appliances, backsplash, cabinets, floors, and countertops.
★★★★★
6 reviews
$125/hr
4 hr min
#9 Contemporary Home with Abundant Natural Light, Stunning City and Bay Views
This warm space blends wood and glass in an eclectic yet contemporary manner. There is abundant natural light throughout the space. Multiple backdrops throughout. It is a great place to shoot a video, host an interview, or have an amazing photo shoot. You will have use of the upstairs open entertaining space, over 1200 sq feet of indoor entertaining space. Wide plank European Oak floors cover throughout this space.
Comes complete with Full Modern Kitchen and large island. The kitchen flows to the backyard paradise which offers an additional 500 Sq feet of outdoor space in privacy.
★★★★★
38 reviews
$139/hr
4 hr min
#10 Mid-Century Modern Home with Backyard and Design Studio
This mid-century split level home in Alameda has an open floor plan with big windows for natural light and warm wood tones throughout. Remodeled to maintain it's mid-century style, and furnished with a combination of vintage danish and modern industrial furniture.
It includes unique handmade art and furniture, and bold color accents throughout. Our home includes master bedroom suite, 2 kid's bedrooms, mid-century bathroom, kitchen, backyard and a bright backyard office studio space.
★★★★★
24 reviews
$150/hr
5 hr min
#11 Modern Craftsman Home with Lovely Natural Light
This house is a beautiful Craftsman with inlaid wooden floors, curved arched doorways and modern updates throughout. The house is charming and decorated with love in a very mid-century eclectic way.
The house has two levels. The main floor houses the bathroom, kids room, master bedroom, living rooms and kitchen.
$150/hr
5 hr min
★★★★★
26 reviews
#12 Enormous Sun Soaked Urban Loft
This spectacular 2,700 square foot loft in West Oakland, ten minutes from SF. With hardwood floors, 18' ceilings, exposed brick and wood beams, multiple skylights, incredible sunlight and the design is minimalist.
Peruse the book collection on full height library shelves, with a rolling library ladder. Includes kitchen, dining room, open loft space, two bedrooms, two bathrooms.
★★★★★
37 reviews
$160/hr
4 hr min
#13 Spacious Oakland Hills Farmhouse
This Farmhouse is located in the Oakland hills on a half acre with a view, the house is 2600 sq ft and has 4 bedrooms. It has high ceilings, tons of natural light, and lots of room to set up lighting. There is plenty of free parking and space for crew and staging areas.
There will be someone on site during all photoshoots to help with anything clients might need and they can be available for walkthroughs before or after the shoot. Wifi is available and clients will have access to all rooms in the house as well as the whole yard.
★★★★★
30 reviews
$175/hr
4 hr min
#14 Prime Kitchen & Event Space in Mission
With wood everywhere mixed with some white subway tiles, this space has a lot of charm and character. It feels much more homey and welcoming with the warmer shades of brown than it would be if it were just white and silver. There are also great windows that not only bring in natural sunlight but also gives you ample opportunity to advertise your brand.
Some of the amenities available to you include a commercial kitchen, furniture, a security system, and a stock room.
★★★★★
19 reviews
$300/hr
4 hr min
#15 Chic Oakland Home with Beautiful Backyard
This home is perfect for photoshoots and video shoots about gathering, lifestyle and design. It is a primary residence of two artists, there are truly beautiful and unique touches within the home. It has been meticulously curated to give a warm, cozy but minimal vibe.
Excellent morning and afternoon light. The backyard features two decks, a fire pit, lush tropical greenery, and two giant redwoods. The first story features our cozy living room with leather Six Penny sofa, and beautiful dining area featuring our RH dining table. A recently remodeled and very bright kitchen. The second floor features a beautiful minimal bedroom and guest room as well.
$300/hr
4 hr min
★★★★★
1 review
Finding the right film rental with the right vibe for your sohoot is an important part of ensuring the success of your marketing campaign. With so many options available, it's important to take the time to research and compare the best locations to find the one that fits your specific needs.
From large studios with professional kitchens to rural properties with rustic kitchens, there is something for style and budget.
