Video + Photo Studio
Flexible Studio Rental in Minneapolis for Video Production
Film your next video project in a controlled, sound-treated studio environment.
Create and collaborate in our large Minneapolis metro studio rental space! We can accommodate photoshoots, video shoots, podcasting, virtual event hosting, and more. Starting as low as $106 per hour.
Blue Key’s premium commercial space offers ample free parking, a studio-adjacent drive-in loading dock, and backdrops. Lighting and Grip rentals are available to add to your booking upon request.
Affordable Video Studio with Great Amenities
Our studio is perfect for shooting commercials, products for startups and businesses, headshots, clothes and fashion for e-commerce, social media content, and video podcasting. The Blue Key Media Studio is subject to availability so book your next project today!
- 900 square feet of usable space, 1400 square feet warehouse
- 25' x 12' white cyc wall
- Overhead lighting grid
- Drive-In Loading Bay
- Professionally Sound-Treated
- Camera, Lighting & Grip Packages Available for Rent
- Conveniently Located Off Hwy 169 with Ample Free Parking
Studio Rental Rates
- Hourly Rentals: $150/hr
- Half Day (4 hrs): $500 weekday (save $100)
- Full Day (8 hrs): $850 weekday (save $350)




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Ready to book your next video project at our studio?
Whether you’re planning a photo shoot, filming a video, or recording a podcast, our space is designed to support your creative goals. Fill out the form to get started, we’ll follow up with availability, add-on options, and next steps.
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*Proof of Insurance is required to rent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we often get asked
How much do you charge for a project?
For a full-day, 8-hour rental, we charge $850. For a half-day, 4-hour rental, we charge $500. On an hourly basis, we charge $150 per hour.
Do you offer weekend rentals?
At this time, we do not offer weekend studio rentals. Our studio space is available for rent Monday – Friday during normal business hours.
Do you offer camera, lighting, and grip packages?
Yes, we offer camera, lighting, and grip packages upon request. We have a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6k Pro and BMPCC 4k for rental. We have a handful of Aputure lights, C-stands, and various other grip gear available for rent. The studio rental comes with a 600D mounted overhead for a key light, and 3 Aputure P300s for lighting the cyc wall.
Does your studio have any natural light?
No, our studio space does not have natural light. It is an entirely controlled environment that requires you to light your scene. This provides great control and customization. The studio rental comes with a 600D+light dome mounted overhead for a key light, and 3x Aputure Nova P300s for lighting the cyc wall.
What does it mean when you say your studio is acoustically treat?
Our space has sound panels throughout to absorb and break up the sound waves, making it ideal for recording videos and podcasts.