international rental studios Jan 2018

Be Electric is a one-stop shop for all photo and video production needs. It has several sound-insulated film stages, photo studios (with cycloramas), and a full service equipment rental house located in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn - one of NYC’s hottest centres of creativity and just 15 minutes from Manhattan.

Be Electric excels at supporting the creation of compelling media while facilitating the needs of production companies, producers, directors, agencies and brands for studio space, lighting, grip and electric, camera rentals, production supplies and expendables.

Clients include Hulu, Adidas, CVS, NatGeo, MTV, Converse, GMC, New York Times, Nickelodeon, Gap, Red Bull, Pitchfork, SNL, Nike, Samsung, Time Inc., Warner Brothers, Uniqlo, Shazam, Giphy, and many more.

Call 718.484.1466 or email to let Be Electric help make your workload easier by booking all your shoot needs in one place.

One of London's most atmospheric rental locations, Camden Park Studios is located in a de-consecrated 19th Century Church in the London borough of Camden.

Two adjacent studios provide nearly 2000 sq. ft. of shooting space, with 20 ft. high beamed trusses, bare wooden floors, exposed brick walls and an attractive mezzanine meeting/chill out area accessed by a stone spiral staircase overlooking the large studio. The smaller studio provides an intimate space for casting, still life or a supplementary prep room.

A fully equipped prep kitchen, model changing area and shower room are also accommodated. 70Mb broadband is available throughout.

Located in the heart of Madrid and with a location also in Mallorca, camera-studio is a full service rental studio combined with camera-rent, a top of the line photographic equipment rental service. Both locations have a complete inventory of photo and video equipment for in-house and on-location productions.

camera-studio and camera-rent are proud to be the leading rental house for Broncolor equipment in Spain. Top brands in the market such as Profoto, Phase One, Mamiya, Canon and Elinchrom are also included in the inventory.

The 420m² studio in Madrid is a warehouse divided into two studios, each with unique characteristics, its own client lounge with a sound system, private parking, disabled access and make-up areas. Helpful, experienced English-speaking personnel are on-hand to assist the entire process.

camera-studio's clients include Carolina Herrera, Massimo Dutti, El Corte Inglés, Oysho, Cosmopolitan, Mahou, Adolfo Dominguez, Grupo Cortefiel, Elle, Vogue, El Pozo, Nike, Esquire and Marie Claire, to name a few.

F4F Studios is located in Hackney, East London. The studio offers a versatile 850 square foot space, and is perfect for editorials, commercial, still life, filming and much more.

Facilities include an infinity cove, 20ft x 15ft, with high ceilings, equipment hire, blackout blinds, double make-up area, kitchenette, three-phase power, private access and catering options.

Recent work produced here has included editorials for Interview Magazine, Schön Magazine and The Mayfair Magazine, amongst many others.

A roomy ground floor studio providing a large infinity cove (width 12m, height 4.90m, depth 10m), Highnoon White offers enough space for more than one set at a time. In total the facility measures 407m² (the studio area itself measures 326m² with no columns to get in the way), and is accessible via a rolling shutter gate. The studio provides nine parking spaces for cars as well as delivery vans.

In-house equipment-rental service Knackscharf guarantees a wide range of equipment, with instant availability. Clients working in the studio receive a 10% discount on all rental equipment provided by Knackscharf.

Studio facilities include one 63A and two 32A high-voltage current connections, WiFi, dividing walls, polyboards and a good deal more. Two generous hair and make-up workplaces and a styling room with large mirrors, steamer, iron and ironing board as well as racks for shoes complete the offer.

"For us 'fair play' is not an empty phrase, therefore we won't surprise you with hidden costs. The studio fees include cleaning, electricity (excluding HMI and other continuous light) and heating. Prices are available on request. Just give us a call and tell us your needs."

Paul O. Colliton Studio is a unique penthouse location in the heart of Manhattan. Photographers love the location due to its five separate rooftops with 360° views of the city.

The interior of the studio has 1500 square feet with 9-foot ceilings and windows to the south and west. If unusual interiors are required, the studio also has a water tank room, an elevator motor room, a back staircase and a balcony with a wrought iron railing.

The studio is fully equipped with backdrops and all of the grip that goes with them. Facilities include a large bathroom and shower, WiFi and client computer.

Contact Paul to book the space.

RGB hire studio has over 3100 sq ft of studio space set upon two floors, one with a drive-in infinity cove and full make up area. Situated five minutes from North Acton train station, the studio is fully equipped with contemporary seating areas, free parking, three floor lift access, Wi-Fi, complimentary hot drinks served throught the day and a full range of lighting and equipment hire.

Studio 1: 1660 square ft studio with infinity built in cove, make up area, foba, pollyboards, comfortable client seating area and lunch area. Additional photography equipment is also available.

Studio 2: 1525 square ft with foba, pollyboards, client seating and lunch area. As per Studio 1, additional photography equipment and props can be provided.

RGB Studio can provide catering to suit every budget. Hot drinks will be served by an RGB member of staff through the day and cold drinks are found in the studio mini bars.

Photographer Peter Schreiber built Studio 26 to offer three individual and completely different sets.

The Open Air Studio: An outdoor studio, purpose built to offer architectural lines and open sky. Clients can paint or customise it any way they like.

The Lake Houses: Any look is possible from Montana to the Caribbean, Tom Sawyer to Bruce Weber. Fishing, swimming, hiking, partying, nautical or  Surferboy.

The Farm: 2,900,000m² of hilly farmland run by a very production-friendly famer! Sky is the limit...

"At Studio 26 almost anything is possible... just talk to us!"

A 270m² space provides the most versatile environment for clients’ creative workflow. Studio Berlin offers a large inventory of props, lighting, grip, and a large crew roster to meet any production requirements.

Inspiration and a cool surroundings - these are the first impressions made by Atelier & Studio Berlin, a perfect space for photo and film shoots, seminars, and showrooms. Located in a high-class, distinctive workspace, clients can produce in an undisturbed, unique and stylish atmosphere with a separate hair and make-up space.

The studio also features Germany's biggest backdrop rental shop, Atelier-Grueneberg. Around the studio there are also many restaurants and leading fashion shops, such as Murkudis and Acne.

Clients include PRO7Sat1, Elle, Burda Verlag, Interview, Audi, Mercedes, GQ, Red Bull, Zalando, Gerry Weber, Breuninger, Condé Nast Verlag, Gruner & Jahr and many many more.

Sunbeam Studios is a one of a kind rental complex housed in a Grade II listed building, offering complete production expertise, coupled with friendly, professional customer service.

With a knowledgeable staff, Sunbeam can offer whatever support a shoot requires - from equipment and set build to catering and props. And with four studios ranging from 600- 3200 Sq Ft, Sunbeam is the perfect space for any shoot!

In addition to the studio’s many interesting features, Sunbeam is highly regarded for its environmental efforts. Powered by 100% renewable energy, Sunbeam strives to be the world’s most sustainable and socially responsible commercial photographic studio, partnering with local suppliers, using non-toxic and naturally derived products and opting for fair-trade and organic wherever possible.

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A 2,000+ Sq. Ft open layout photography studio environment, with full amenities and services - tailored to photographers, designers, fashion and industry creatives. The space can be used for photoshoot studio hire, workshops, trunk shows and events.

"We offer a reliable and professional service to the photographic industry. The Grip Studio handles all areas of photographic studio hire, from putting together a talent team and arranging set design to post-production.

We understand the demands of the photographic industry which is why we handle all your creative needs. The photographic studio provides a full stock of photographic and film lighting equipment, plus digital hardware and a high speed wi-fi connection."

The studio includes: A CYC wall, blackout windows, unlimited colored seamless backdrop options, client area and a meeting table, iMac, wifi and printing services, hair and makeup room, guest WC and a separate WC with shower, fitting room, pantry with complementary water, nespresso coffee machine and tea selections (catering is available upon request), photography equipment hire, car parking area at studio floor level and security.

Vandervoort is an independent daylight photo studio and creative workspace located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

With over 2,500 sq. ft. of refined industrial space and 180° of unobstructed natural light, the studio features 14ft. high ceilings and a 35’ x 35’ shooting area, oversized southeast and southwest facing windows with full blackout capability, and concrete floors.

The studio also features a private styling room, a freight elevator and airplay sound system. Select grip and photo equipment is also available for rent.

Vandervoort’s expansive rooftop serves as a perfect playground for outdoor shoots, while the diverse neighbourhood makes the studio an ideal hub for location shoots.

A relaxed environment combined with traditional studio functionality caters to virtually any type of shoot. Offering 100% privacy, the versatile space is available for photo projects and editorials and is the perfect venue for realising artistic visions.

Visit the website for more info and follow Vandervoort on Instagram.