Obscura — production house, equipment rental and cyclorama studio in Cairo

A photo and video studio near Heliopolis

Photographers and production teams in Heliopolis book Obscura, a 120 m² cyclorama studio in Mokattam on the east side of Cairo.

An east-Cairo studio for Heliopolis crews

Heliopolis and Mokattam are both on the eastern side of Cairo, connected through Nasr City and the Autostrad. If you need more than a small photo room — a full infinity wall, a rigging grid and space for a crew — Obscura is built for that.

Popular shoots for Heliopolis clients

  • Editorial and fashion photography.
  • Commercials and branded content.
  • Interviews and documentary-style setups.
  • Podcasts with multiple cameras.

What you get at the studio

  • 120 m² of floor with a 7 m white infinity cyclorama.
  • A 5 m ceiling with a rigging grid, and 100% blackout on all sides.
  • Dressing and makeup room, lounge, air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
  • Three-phase power for heavy lighting, and ground-floor load-in.
  • Parking at the studio.

Prices and booking

Book by the hour at EGP 300 (minimum 2 hours), a half day (5 hours) at EGP 1,200, or a full day (10 hours) at EGP 2,200. A 50% deposit confirms the booking — cash at the studio or Instapay — and the confirmation comes on WhatsApp.

The studio works 24/7 by appointment, so pick whatever start time suits your crew — early morning or overnight.

Questions

Is the studio in Heliopolis?

No, it is in Mokattam, on the same eastern side of Cairo, reached via Nasr City and the Autostrad.

How big is the studio?

120 m² of floor, a 7 m infinity cyclorama and a 5 m ceiling with a rigging grid.

Can I get a quote for a bigger project?

Yes — send the project form with your dates, crew size and budget and we reply within one working day.

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