Best Sound Stages & Studios in San Francisco Bay Area

Owned and operated by Pilar Zuniga (Mama Dog) and Carl Brown (Papa Dog), Mama Dog Studios was built and designed in a completely refurbished 1950’s warehouse with technical performance, audio capture and comfort in mind. Mama Dog Studios combines high standards in production with a penchant for design. Owned and operated by Corduroy Media, Mama Dog Studios is the perfect choice for productions of all sizes, especially if pristine sound capture and privacy are a priority. This 8,500sq ft. studio was built for production professionals in mind from the ground up.

Looking Glass Photo has been outfitting photographers with gear, guidance, and community since 1971. Rooted in Berkeley, they are a boutique-style outfitter for photographers of all kinds. They offer thoughtful, human guidance to help customers invest wisely in gear, whether buying new or used cameras, lenses, binoculars, printers, papers, inks, and film/darkroom supplies. They also offer rentals, outfitting sessions, private lessons, and classes. Everything they do is built around the idea that you should feel less overwhelmed and more excited every time you choose to work with them.

Conceived by a team of professionals with extensive experience in the development, management and operation of both purpose-built film studios as well as facilities repurposed for film production, Film Mare Island introduces the initial phase of a dedicated pursuit to provide film facilities to the Bay Area production community. Located at the confluence of the Napa River and the northern extension of San Francisco Bay, Mare Island continues to build on its shipyard roots as a true mixed use waterfront community with commercial, industrial, residential, educational and cultural uses thriving together. This makes for the perfect environment for any production looking at Mare Island as their base for filming in the Bay Area. With 3 state of the art purpose-built sound stages, a strong crew base and Cinelease equipment, Mare Island is the production hub of Northern California. It features a retired Naval Base with historic buildings dating back to the 1800s, over 200,000 sq. ft. of stage space, and the entire 800+ acre island serves as a backlot.

SoundWizard Productions is a full service event production provider based in Hayward, CA, serving the San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California, and beyond since 1999. They offer a comprehensive range of services including PA system rental, a la carte sound equipment rental, sound recording, ambient and stage lighting, special effects, and live event streaming. Their expertise covers various events such as concerts, corporate functions, academic ceremonies, weddings, and private parties. They provide professional audio equipment, including digital audio consoles, wireless microphones, and line array systems, ensuring high-quality sound with experienced engineers. SoundWizard Productions is committed to environmentally conscious practices, utilizing cleaner-burning BioDiesel for their truck fleet and modern, energy-efficient sound and lighting technology. As a small company, they pride themselves on delivering personal attention, low overhead for competitive pricing, and the equipment quality and commitment of larger companies, ensuring stellar results for every event.