Feature Film
Studio Hire
London
A practical base for the scenes your film needs. Plan controlled interiors, constructed sets and additional photography at Cineview Studios in Greenwich.
A scene that fits.
A schedule that works.
Feature films often combine location work with scenes that need a planned studio environment. Share the script breakdown, set drawings, widest camera angle and intended movement before choosing the space.
Think beyond the visible set: camera positions, lighting, off-camera action, crew circulation and safe cable routes all need room. A viewing lets your production designer and cinematographer check the layout against the actual scene.
Give every department
a workable plan.
Discuss studio suitability for the specific scenes you are producing. These production photographs illustrate planning tasks; explore our studio gallery for Cineview’s actual spaces and previous setups.
Build and pre-light.
Include construction, dressing, lighting tests and rehearsals before filming. Confirm materials, fixings, set footprint and any separate preparation days in advance.
Keep the scene consistent.
Record lens, camera height, lighting and exposure references alongside wardrobe, make-up and prop positions. Plan how resets will be managed between takes and shoot days.
Match the wider film.
For inserts and pickups, bring references from the original location footage. Agree the camera, background and light needed to connect studio shots with the existing sequence.
Build the world
around the camera.
A constructed interior can give a scene its own visual identity. This example from Cineview’s archive shows a dressed room set; it is a previous setup, rather than scenery included in every booking.
Send dimensions, drawings and a construction schedule. Discuss wall positions, lighting access, camera routes and strike arrangements before committing your crew to the space.
Protect the coverage.
And the continuity.
01. Rehearse the blocking.
Walk the performers and camera through the full action. Check entrances, marks, sightlines and the lighting footprint before recording the master shot.
02. Plan the sequence.
List masters, close-ups, reactions and inserts. Keep eyelines, screen direction and prop positions consistent as the camera moves around the set.
03. Allow for changes.
Reserve time for alternate performances, lens changes, scene resets and missing details. Include pre-light, preparation and pack-down in the booked working hours.
Agree the handover
between shoot days.
Preparation and filming.
Explain which days cover loading, construction, dressing, pre-light, filming and strike. Ask about consecutive bookings when the scene needs more than one working day.
Sets and equipment.
Discuss whether scenery or kit may remain between bookings. Storage, overnight access and holding a setup depend on availability and must be explicitly agreed.
Crew and hire.
Bring your own production team and equipment. Additional equipment or support is separately agreed in the quote. Full payment is required to secure the booking.
Feature film studio hire.
Your questions answered.
Can we use the studio for part of a feature film?
Yes, discuss the particular interiors, inserts, additional photography or pickups you need. Share the scene breakdown and set requirements so suitability can be checked against the space.
Is a complete filmmaking crew included?
This is studio hire. Cast, directing, camera, sound and post-production are not automatically included. Discuss any additional equipment or support separately.
Can we leave a constructed set for several days?
Ask before booking. Consecutive days, setup retention, storage and access must be agreed for the specific schedule; do not assume a set can remain beyond the booked hire.
Can we record dialogue?
Arrange a studio viewing and sound test with your sound team. Confirm the environment is suitable for the required recording before committing to sound-critical scenes.
What should we send with an enquiry?
Include preferred dates, working hours, preparation and strike days, cast and crew numbers, set drawings, camera and lighting requirements, sound plans and any effects or unusual props.