For budding photography enthusiasts who want to practice their lighting skills in a controlled…read morestudio environment, Artisano Studio would be a good place to start. At Php 850 an hour for photography shoots, you can use the studio's three available light strobes plus all the light modifiers (softboxes, snoots, octabox, etc.) that you might need. They've also got a wide range of different coloramas or paper backgrounds should you want to experiment with different background colors. If you're into portraiture or fashion photography, the studio also has a hair and make-up station where your shoot talents can get all dolled up, plus a changing room. A shoot assistant is also on-call should you need any assistance with the equipment. The studio is modestly sized with high-ceilings. They also have sitting areas for when you've invited a large group to cheer you on. For pro-photographers, it's also a good place to schedule your commercial shoots and invite clients over. Artisano Studio also accommodates video shoots at a higher cost per hour.

From the owner: CineKulinarya is a creative culinary experience hub where food, storytelling, and hospitality come…read moretogether. We host chef-led dining experiences, workshops, and private events designed with the same intention as a film set—every detail planned, every moment crafted. More than a kitchen or event space, CineKulinarya is where brands, chefs, and communities connect through food. From live cooking and curated menus to content-ready spaces and intimate gatherings, everything here is built to create memorable, meaningful experiences—on the table and beyond it.

Edge Manila is your solution for all post-production needs. They're a one-stop shop for editing,…read morecolor grading, visual FX, and any additional cleaning that a film or video goes through before it goes live. They're a very easy group to work with, fast and efficient, and it helps that everyone on their team are geeks and movie buffs as well! Edge Manila has done work with some big names in the local film industry, and you'll see lots of their finished work on MTV, local networks and film festivals, and the big screen itself. The head honcho, John Wong, is a director and editor himself, so he knows how to balance both sides of the coin. When I worked with Edge on a film project, they took great care of us. Even though we were cutting it very close to the deadline (our fault, not theirs), they pushed and helped us make it to the finish line without complaint. Their rates were also very friendly, and for the quality of work that they do, there's hardly need to go anywhere else.

I had a project once that had me watching hours and hours of actual clips from a race. My task was…read moreto get the best shots, stitch them together and make a story out of it. The work was composed of 10 videos, 3 minutes each and I, being the sole copywriter had to finish everything in 4 days. It was my first big project and I was so stressed and shaken by the whole thing that my hair started to fall out. Luckily, I worked with a production house that made everything easier for me. They stayed with me throughout the "ordeal", fed me well, assisted my every need and gave me encouragement whenever I would feel my tears well up. Yes, it was that terrible but we finished strong! My director August Espino made my scripts come to life and in the end all the hard work pulled through. Our mega client was happy, so we were happy. I'd definitely recommend this production house to anyone looking for one. They work well and they work hard.