Inside the Cicospace Studio and Keynote Theater

Some teams rent space. Others rent gear. We built our own.

At Cicospace, we’re not a freelance crew that shows up with a tripod and leaves. We operate a full-service video production studio for keynote speakers out of our headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. This includes our own private keynote theater and a full-scale simulated stage environment. These aren’t rentals. They’re ours. And they were built with one mission: help keynote speakers look like they belong on the biggest stages.

Founded by Aaron Knipp, Cicospace exists to give speakers a visual advantage others can’t match. Our team works full-time in this world. We don’t do weddings. We don’t do commercials. We film speakers. That’s why we’re better. Because we’ve done it more than anyone else.

Inside Our Scottsdale HQ

Our headquarters in Scottsdale has two key production environments:

1. The Simulated Stage

This is our main production showpiece. A massive LED wall stage, modeled after what you see at large conferences and keynote events. We bought one. We installed it in a warehouse. And we designed the lighting and angles so that when you step on that stage, it looks like you’re already booked at the biggest event of your career.

This isn’t a green screen. It’s a real set with high-end lighting, depth, and motion. On camera, it looks like you’re on a main stage in front of a packed room.

2. The Interview + Direct-to-Camera Setup

On the other side of the studio, we’ve built out clean, premium setups for:

• Podcast-style interviews

• Direct-to-camera messaging

• Social cuts and bureau assets

  
  

It’s ideal for speakers who need polish between events or want to add context to their reels.

Our Theater Access: Real Stages, Full Control

Our studio is in Scottsdale. Our theaters are in Phoenix. And both are fully run by our in-house team.

These are real working theaters. Used regularly for TEDx events, conferences, professional performances, and community productions. We don’t rent these spaces occasionally. We have full private access for production.

TEDx-Style Theater

• Seats up to 300 people

• Clean lines, elevated lighting

• Feels intimate but elevated

• Often used for local TEDx and storytelling events

Conference-Style Theater

• Seats up to 1,500

• Built-in retractable video wall

• Feels like you’re delivering a keynote at a major national conference

• Designed for large-scale productions and presentations

Disclosure: While we can host events, these theaters are reserved for closed production. That means you get the space to yourself. No outside noise. No competing setup. Just you, your message, and a professionally staged environment ready to deliver on camera.

Why It Matters

Most speaker footage is limited by the room, the lighting, the tech crew, or the event agenda. We built around that problem.

When you shoot with Cicospace, you get the production value of a major event without waiting for one. You don’t just look ready. You look chosen. We’re a video production company for keynote speakers, and this space was built to show speakers as they want to be seen.

Want to learn more? Visit our About Us page to see how we’ve turned our studio and private theaters into launchpads for keynote speakers.

You can also read more about how we film live keynotes here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cicospace studio used for?

Our Scottsdale studio is designed for keynote speakers. It includes a simulated keynote stage and direct-to-camera setups for demo reels, podcasts, and social content.

Where are the theaters located?

We operate out of Scottsdale, Arizona, and have full production access to real working theaters located in Phoenix.

Are these real keynote venues?

Yes. These are real theaters used for TEDx events, conferences, and professional performances. We use them for private filming only.

Who is Aaron Knipp?

Aaron Knipp is the founder of Cicospace, a video production company built exclusively for keynote speakers.