In this article we'll take a look into the Los Angeles film studio rental market as well as touch on a few key reasons why renting a film studio could benefit your next production.
Why should I rent a Film Studio?
One of the most important factors in renting a film studio is being able to control the environment. You have factors such as lighting, sound, and climate which can greatly impact the quality of your project. All of these factors can be controlled and manipulated depending on the requirements of the shoot and your desired outcome.
What should I look for in a Film Studio before renting?
You want to look several things before signing that contract. One, how much does it cost? Prices can range anywhere from a few hundred dollars per day, to a few thousand depending on the size of the space and duration you need to film there. You want to know exactly what you need before searching the thousands of film locations available in the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles isn't the only place film studios are available in. In fact, you can find them in most metropolitan areas and the same is true in every one on of those regions. Figure out how much space you need and how long it's going to take for you to get the footage you need. It becomes a lot easier narrowing down your options once you have these 2 things figured out.
Amenities are another important factor. Does the studio offer restrooms? If not, then you must rent portable bathrooms which will add to your production cost.
Where should I rent a Film Studio?
Ideally, you want to rent your studio somewhere centrally located for everyone who will need to be there to have easy access to. There are lighting technicians, hair & makeup, props, grip, lighting and equipment rentals, wardrobe, and food services who will need to frequent the location to provide their services. Los Angeles is one of the most popular cities for filming and offers the most amount of service providers so choosing to film there will make things a little less stressful on your production.
Who can I rent a film studio from?
Depending on your budget and requirements you have a few options here. There are "location scouts" who can provide you with a list of location based on your specific criteria. This will of course add to your budget but a location scout is typically the best source in any city and knows most of the studio spaces available in the area.
Another option is to look up a "Film Location Company" online and search their inventory of available properties for rent. Most of these film location companies will have their inventory categorized on their websites for easy access.
Lastly, you can just do a simple search for "film studio rental in {your desired city}" and Google will usually return a list of websites that will lead you in the right direction.
We hope we were able to shed a little light on this topic for you today. Drop us a comment if you have any questions or other suggestions to help someone in search of a film studio for rent.