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1932 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL


MELLADRAMATIC is a creative studio located within the Chicago Arts District, found in the Pilsen East neighborhood. Founder Melody Bilbo, intentionally designed the space to prioritize collaboration and play within the process of making by offering efficient options for production setup. Dynamic in function, the studio hosts a meeting/collaboration area and a full production studio.

Everything can be designed, staged, and set up to meet individual needs.

BOOK A PHOTO/VIDEO SESSION WITH US OR
RENT THE SPACE TO USE FOR YOUR OWN CREATIVE PROJECT

 
 
 
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unique features

 

The studio is located in the Fountainhead Lofts building, alongside other creative businesses and the Chicago Art Department. The building has a secure entrance, free street parking, a rear loading area with available moving cart, and a freight elevator. There is plenty of natural light with 13ft ceilings and two equally high East facing windows.

 
 
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production studio

PERFECT FOR PHOTO/VIDEO SHOOTS AND MULTI-SET MICRO PRODUCTION

Custom rolling wall

Our studio has an 8’x8’ double sided rolling wall that is changed out each quarter. One side features a mural and the other is a stage buildout with a seasonal color. Prop collections to match the set are sourced each quarter so that you have unique options to style shoots custom to clients.

Custom design and staging available upon request.

seamless paper backdrops

9’x11’ chain backdrop mount that can hold up to 3 rolls. You can have custom colors shipped to the studio or use what we have available.

Props

  • Fabric bolts in various prints and colors for draping

  • Hard foam shapes and pedestals for product imaging

  • Vases, dishes, and glassware

  • Books, plants, furniture

 
 

Collaboration Space

Perfect for hosting small meetings, classes, and intimate events.

Although our meeting area is sectioned off in the center of the studio, the space maintains an open floor plan so that the entire studio can serve as flex space which can be set up however you need to work. Tables can be configured to seat up to 14 people.

AVAILABLE FEATURES

  • 4 tables total

  • 10 chairs + 4 stools

  • Bluetooth speakers

  • Media cart

ADD-ON OPTIONS

  • Projector

  • Full PA system with mic

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