Neighbourhood Studios

Name

Neighbourhood Studios

Legal name

Neighbourhood Studios

Website

https://neighbourhoodstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Production Equipment Rental

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), General Rental Centers (5323), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532420)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Camera, Grip & Lighting Equipment Rental (MPADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators (MPADAIAC), Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA), Studios, Stages & Location Services (Facilities, Location Scouting/Permits) (MPAAAMAG), Lighting & Studio Equipment Retail (Flash, Continuous, Modifiers, Backdrops) (CRACAHAF)

Keywords

• Production equipment rentals
• Camera and lighting rentals
• Studio rental services
• Professional photography gear
• Grip and lighting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Daily, weekly, and 4-week rental rates for cameras, lighting, grip, audio, and production equipment. Multi-day discounts applied automatically with weekly rates approximately 3.5x daily and 4-week rates approximately 3x weekly.
2. Studio Rentals: Hourly/daily rental of production studios including Studio 1 (2,500 sq ft with cyclorama), Studio 2 (1,500 sq ft natural light), combined Studios 1+2 (4,000 sq ft), Cafe (1,000 sq ft), and Rooftop Terrace (1,500 sq ft).
3. Delivery Services: Professional equipment delivery across GTA with vehicle packages pre-loaded with complete grip and lighting kits. Cube Truck, Sprinter, and Metris available.
4. Repair Services: Profoto authorized repair center providing certified, in-house service with quick turnaround and competitive rates. 90-day warranty on all repairs.
5. Event Space Rental: Event venue rental for product launches, brand activations, private screenings, workshops, and networking events with A/V and production equipment add-ons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Neighbourhood Studios is a full-service production equipment rental house operating in Toronto since 2013. It rents camera, lighting, grip, audio, and digital tech equipment (1,200+ items from brands such as ARRI, Sony, Profoto, Aputure, RED, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Leica, and Hasselblad) and operates five production studios in Toronto's Studio District. The company also provides GTA-wide equipment delivery, pre-loaded package trucks, event space rentals, and operates the only Profoto Authorized Repair Center in the region.

Product overview

Neighbourhood Studios is a full-service equipment rental house operating in Toronto's Studio District since 2013. The company offers a unified portfolio of photo and video production services: five bookable studios (Studio 1 with cyclorama at 2,500 sq ft, Studio 2 at 1,500 sq ft, combined Studio 12 at 4,000 sq ft, plus Cafe and Rooftop Terrace spaces), an equipment rental inventory of 1,200+ items including cameras (Canon, Sony, RED, Nikon, Fujifilm, Leica, Hasselblad), lenses, Profoto and Broncolor flash systems, LED and HMI lighting (Aputure, ARRI, Kino Flo), grip equipment, audio, monitors, and production props/furniture; delivery services across the GTA with a fleet of vehicles; Profoto Authorized Repair Center with over 20 years of experience; and pre-loaded package trucks for grip and lighting. The company serves commercial/advertising, indie film, music video, corporate/documentary, photography, and event space needs, operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio Rentals Hourly/daily rental of five production-ready spaces: Studio 1 (2,500 sq ft with cyclorama), Studio 2 (1,500 sq ft natural light), Studios 1+2 Combined (4,000 sq ft), Cafe (1,000 sq ft with Pilot Coffee Roasters), and Rooftop Terrace (1,500 sq ft). All include 17ft ceilings, blackout capability, and private facilities. Used by brands, agencies, production companies, and event planners.
• Equipment Rentals Full-service rental of cameras, lighting, grip, audio, monitors, and digital tech from brands including ARRI, Sony, Profoto, Aputure, RED, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Leica, and Hasselblad. Available on daily, weekly, and 4-week terms with automatic multi-day discounts. For film, commercial, photography, and music video productions.
• Equipment Delivery Service Professional equipment delivery across the Greater Toronto Area using Cube Truck, Sprinter, and Metris vehicles with 24/7 availability, plus nationwide shipping within 48 hours. Zone-based delivery pricing applies.
• Package Trucks Pre-loaded grip and lighting trucks (Sprinter and Hino) operated by experienced drivers. Six standard packages allow production teams to arrive on set ready to shoot.
• Profoto Authorized Repair Center Certified in-house repair service for ARRI, Profoto, Broncolor, Manfrotto, Matthews, and other professional lighting and grip brands. Factory diagnostics, genuine parts, 90-day warranty on all repairs. The only Profoto Authorized Repair Center in the region.
• Event Space Rental Versatile indoor and outdoor event venue rental at the 24 McGee Street location. Spaces range from 1,000 to 4,000 sq ft for product launches, brand activations, private screenings, workshops, and networking events. Includes basic grip kits, tables, and chairs, with optional A/V equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55 Google reviews with 4.8 star rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ProfotocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnly Profoto Authorized Repair Center in the region with over 20 years of experience. Provides factory diagnostics, genuine parts, and 90-day warranty on all repairs. Services include restoration of Arri, Profoto, Broncolor, Manfrotto, Matthews, and more.
• Pilot Coffee RoastersminorOthersCafe space at 24 McGee Street location operated with Pilot Coffee Roasters service. Ground-floor cafe space great for casual receptions, small workshops, and networking events.

Scale indicators6 records

Broad incumbents

• ARRI Rental: Worldwide rental provider of ARRI camera systems, lenses, and lighting for film and television productions. Comparable in offering cinema and lighting rental to marquee streaming clients.
• Panavision: Global leader in cinematography equipment rental for feature films, television, and commercials. Comparable in serving Netflix, Apple TV+, and Disney+ production clients with cinema-grade camera and lighting packages.
• William F. White International: Canada's largest production equipment rental company offering camera, lighting, grip, and studio facilities nationwide. Directly comparable to Neighbourhood's full-service equipment rental and studio offerings, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach across Canada.
• MELS Studios: Major Quebec-based film and television studio facility operator with soundstages and production services. Comparable as a Canadian production services and studio provider serving large-scale streaming and broadcaster customers.
• Keslow Camera: Major North American cinema camera and lens rental house serving feature film, television, and commercial productions. Comparable in serving high-end motion picture production customers with premium equipment, though operating at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sim International: Canadian-based production equipment rental house providing camera, lighting, grip, and audio solutions across Canada. Directly comparable to Neighbourhood as a full-service Canadian rental provider serving motion picture, television, and commercial productions.
• Vistek: Canada's largest photo and video equipment retailer with rental services, headquartered in Toronto. Directly comparable to Neighbourhood in serving the stills and video production rental market in the GTA, with deeper consumer-retail orientation.
• Henry's: Long-standing Canadian photography and videography retailer with rental services. Comparable in providing stills and video equipment to Toronto-area photographers and filmmakers, with broader consumer retail focus.
• PS Production Services (Toronto): Toronto-based production equipment rental supplier for commercial, film, and television productions. Comparable as a regional GTA rental competitor serving similar indie film and commercial production segments.

Regional players

• Rule Broadcast / Cinequipt: North American broadcast and cinema equipment rental specialist. Comparable in serving motion picture and broadcast production clients with camera, lighting, and audio packages, though operating primarily in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neighbourhood-studios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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