Short Film
Studio Hire
London – UK
Turn the script into a practical shoot. Plan scenes, build your world and capture the details your edit needs at our Greenwich studio.
Build the scene.
Then find the frame.
A short film can depend on a handful of carefully planned scenes. Start with the script breakdown: cast, props, set dimensions, camera movement and the coverage needed to tell the story.
This photograph from Cineview’s archive shows a camera operator working around a constructed set. Use the floor plan and a studio viewing to check how your own design, crew and equipment will fit.
Make room
for your story.
Explore different uses of the studio in our media archive. These are examples of previous setups; scenery, projection equipment and production kit must be discussed and agreed for your booking.
Constructed interiors.
Bring drawings, dimensions and material plans. Include build, dressing and strike time in the schedule, with access for lighting and camera positions.
A different visual world.
Share your background references and planned technique. Test camera, lighting and any projection or screen setup before the recorded takes.
Space around the frame.
Consider what happens outside the shot: crew positions, cable routes, props, wardrobe and resets. Confirm the usable area against your actual setup.
Give the edit
what it needs.
01. Rehearse the blocking.
Walk through actor positions and camera movement before the first take. Check entrances, sightlines and the widest part of the action within the final lighting setup.
02. Plan the coverage.
List masters, close-ups, reactions and inserts. Keep eyelines, screen direction and prop positions consistent as you move between angles.
03. Allow for pickups.
Leave time for alternate delivery, clean details, transition shots and missing moments. Record continuity references so the next setup matches the scene.
Budget the time.
As well as the scene.
Share the breakdown.
Send preferred dates, cast and crew numbers, set requirements and your scene list. Mention unusual props, effects or rigging early so suitability can be discussed.
Include preparation.
Allow for loading, construction, dressing, pre-light, hair and make-up, rehearsals and tests. Ask about consecutive days if preparation and filming need separate bookings.
Agree the hire.
Bring your own crew and kit at no extra charge simply for using your equipment. Request separately agreed equipment or support if needed. Full payment secures the booking.
Short film studio hire.
Your questions answered.
Is this a studio hire or a complete filmmaking service?
This page is for hiring the studio space. Bring your cast and production team. Directing, filming, sound recording and editing are not automatically included; discuss any additional requirements separately.
Can we build a set for a short film?
Share drawings, dimensions, materials and the build plan before booking. Agree suitability and include build, dressing, filming and strike within your hire time.
Can we record dialogue in the studio?
Discuss the recording requirements with Cineview and arrange a viewing and sound test. Confirm suitability for sound-critical scenes before committing to the booking.
Can we shoot pickups for an existing film?
Bring continuity photographs, lens and lighting references, props and wardrobe details. Explain what must match the original footage so you can plan a suitable setup.
What should an availability enquiry include?
Send dates, total working hours, cast and crew numbers, scene and set requirements, equipment needs and sound plans. Include preparation and pack-down time.