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2014 A selection of and Build Space in outside Production Services

Creative England is the one-stop shop for locations, studios, facilities and crew. We deliver free, comprehensive support to productions shooting in England, outside London. England has a network of well-established regional studios, as well as cost-effective hidden gems and frequently used build space. These facilities are served by excellent international and domestic transport links. This booklet highlights a selection of the studios and build space available.

For additional studios and build space or more information, contact us: [email protected] +44 (0)20 8324 2311 Follow us on : @cenglandprodn @creativeengland www.creativeengland.co.uk Creative England Studios

2014 Studios Creative England Studios The Backstage Centre Studios

The Backstage details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Region High House Production Park, off Purfleet Bypass, Purfleet, Yes Yes 9,450sq ft/49.5ft – – – East Centre Studios Essex, RM19 1AS Opened in 2013, The Backstage Centre is a state-of-the-art facility offering a bespoke option to production companies. Built to the highest Proximity specifications, the Centre boasts an 875m2 uninterrupted sound stage Approx. 20 miles from London, 30 minutes by train with extensive rigging capacity for professional production work from its 15m high grid. The Centre’s distinct industrial aesthetic also makes it a compelling setting for film and photography work.

Additional facilities include production offices, dressing rooms, a green room, a prop-making workshop, rigging workshops, CAD suite, dance studio, recording studio, on-site car parks, loading yard and 24-hour security. The Backstage Centre is located at High House Production Park, a 14-acre site offering a range of external filming locations just 30 minutes from central London.

The Centre’s clients are given the option to recruit technical theatre students and apprentices to help with their production, meaning that the professionals who use the facility actively contribute to the training and development of the next generation of film and TV crew.

Purfleet Creative England/Studios Previous productions Time2Shine (2014) TV entertainment series, Black Grape Productions (OH TV)

Made.com (2013) TV advertisement, Mustard Productions

Den Gang (2013) Children’s pilot, PL Productions

The Only Way is Essex (2012) Website Live television broadcast, www.thebackstagecentre.com Creative England Studios BBC Studios and Post Production

BBC Studios and Studio details Facilities D Sound stage Clear space Studio D Stage 8 Stage 9 Additional stages Region Location Yes Yes 11,800sq ft/32.8ft 7,550sq ft/32ft 7,550sq ft/32ft – East Post Production BBC Elstree Centre, Clarendon Road, BBC Studios and Post Production work with media companies to create , WD6 1JF and manage award-winning content across all genres for a wide range of broadcasters, including ITV, , Sky and the BBC. From Stages 8 & 9 providing best-in-class HD TV studios, innovative post-production Location workflows, industry-leading digital media services, to distribute, , Road, Borehamwood manage and add value to content. Hertfordshire, WD6 1JF

We are flexible in our approach, working with projects of all shapes and Proximities sizes. As a fully owned commercial subsidiary of the BBC, the teams Approx. 15 miles from London, 25 minutes by train here have a deep understanding of programme making and media handling and can guide and advise you through the whole process.

In partnership with Elstree Studios, we have refurbished part of the Elstree site, turning Stages 8 and 9 into fully equipped TV studios with purpose built HD galleries, laser-levelled resin floors, 5.1 sound and flexible lighting solutions. The revamp includes permanent HD TV galleries in the George Lucas Stages (15,825 sq ft) which are ideal to support large-scale entertainment productions. Modern dressing rooms, green rooms and production office facilities are also available. Creative England/Studios

Previous productions (2013) Borehamwood TV entertainment series, BBC

Pointless (2014) TV entertainment series,

A League of Their Own (2014) TV entertainment series, CPL

Channel 4’s Winter Paralympics (2014) Website Live TV sports coverage, Sunset + Vine www.bbcstudiosandpostproduction.com We have over 5,000 crew and facility companies registered on our database. From runners to rain machines, health Finding facilities and safety advisers to hairdressers, if you need it, we can help you find it online at www.creativeengland.co.uk/ and crew production-services/crew-and-facilities. Our national database covers every craft, specialism and service you need to ensure a smooth shoot. Email: [email protected] Call: +44 (0)7887 813 441 www.creativeengland.co.uk Once you’ve found your perfect studio base, Creative England can help you find everything Follow us on twitter: @CEnglandProdn you need in the surrounding area for your shoot www.facebook.com/wearecreativeengland to go smoothly. Creative England Studios Black Hangar Studios

Black Hangar Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space The Stage Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Water tank Region Lasham Airfield, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5SG – Yes 32,000sq ft/33ft – – – Volume: 470m3 (24.5mx24.5mx0.6-3m) South Based on a former military airfield, Black Hangar Studios offers a more intimate and bespoke alternative to the major studios. Proximity Black Hangar Studios provides a range of on site services in Approx. 55 miles from London, 1 hour by train addition to the considerable, uninterrupted aircraft hangar space. The 14-acre backlot consists of construction workshops, production offices, extensive woodland, deserted roads, private airstrip and aircraft services.

Black Hangar Studios’ elevated water tank features above and below water shooting platforms, with a 180° natural skyline, a ‘spill wall’ at one end and a deep centre section, with an underwater optical glass shooting panel.

In addition, new features include Britain’s biggest permanent Cyclorama (100ft in length and 24ft in height) and a wide array of aircraft props, sets and parts, including 737 fuselage and cockpit.

Black Hangar also offers extensive parking for all incoming productions. Creative England/Studios

Previous productions Alton 24 (2014) TV drama series, 20th Century Fox TV

Breaking The Bank (2014) Feature film, Black Hangar Productions

Kill Your Friends (2014) Feature film, AI-Film

Top Gear (2014) Website TV entertainment series, BBC www.blackhangarstudios.com Creative England Studios

The Bottle Yard Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Tank House 1 Tank House 2 Tank House 3 Export warehouse Additional build space Region Whitchurch Lane, , BS14 0BH – – 12,400sq ft/27ft 17,087sq ft/27ft 7,110sq ft/65ft 16,000sq ft/27ft 187,850sq ft/26ft South West The Bottle Yard Studios are the largest dedicated production facility in the West of England, with a total of 300,000 sq ft of flexible production Proximity space available at competitive rates. Internal build spaces range in Approx. 120 miles from London, 1 hour 45 minutes by train size from 12,000-17,000 sq ft, with ceiling heights of up to 20 metres. The Main Warehouse alone offers a further 200,000 sq ft, ideal for low build, storage or workshops.

The Studios boast a complete production village including dressing rooms, make-up and costume areas, prop stores and set storage. It also has a 90m green screen, the largest in England outside of London. Six floors of fully furnished production offices are available with more than 9,000 sq ft of adaptable office space, complete with wireless internet, telephones and kitchenettes.

There is an extensive back lot for unit base, exterior sets and stunt sequences, as well as private roadways and ample parking. The growing on-site community of 12 tenant companies offers a range of production support services. Creative England/Studios Bristol Previous productions Poldark (2015) TV drama series, BBC

New Worlds (2014) TV drama series, Channel 4

Deal or No Deal (2014) TV gameshow series, Channel 4

The Adventurer: Curse of The Midas Box (2014) Website Feature film, Entertainment Motion Pictures www.thebottleyard.com Creative England Studios dock10 Studios dock10 Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space HQ1 HQ2 HQ3 HQ4 Additional stages Region The Studios, MediaCityUK, , M50 2HQ Yes Yes 12,500sq ft/46ft 7,500sq ft/37ft 4,500sq ft/36ft 6,250sq ft/37ft 3 North West dock10 is one of Europe’s leading digital media service providers. Operating at the of MediaCityUK in , dock10 Proximity clients have access to HD TV studios, digital post-production, MediaCityUK, approx. 200 miles from London, 2 hours cloud media management services and advanced connectivity by train options. dock10’s services are supported by one of the most experienced, award-winning teams in the broadcast industry. Clients include the BBC, ITV, and many independent production companies. dock10 oversees all stages of the content lifecycle, from creation to archiving, including making the move from tape-based to digital distribution simple and straightforward. Moreover, dock10 ensures that clients have the connectivity and technology to create and deliver content on any digital platform, across any format, simply and cost-effectively.

Manchester Creative England/Studios

Previous productions UK (2013 & 2014) TV entertainment series, Wall to Wall

Furchester Hotel (2014) TV children’s series, CBeebies and Sesame Workshop

Ejector Seat (2014) TV entertainment series, Remarkable

Match of the Day (2011-present) Website TV sports series, BBC Sport www.dock10.co.uk Creative England Studios Elstree Studios

Elstree Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space George Lucas stages Stage 5 Stage 7 Additional stages Region Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JG Yes Yes 15,770sq ft/49ft / 15,770sq ft/49ft 5,500sq ft/25ft 4,980sq ft/32ft 3 East Elstree Studios has been synonymous with since 1926 having produced over 800 feature films and similar numbers Proximity of television programmes. Elstree Studios boasts 7 film and TV stages, Approx. 15 miles from London, 25 minutes by train providing over 60,000sq ft of stage space, with the famous George Lucas stages being two of the tallest in Europe. Elstree also offers extensive production offices, workshops, dressing rooms, a 28-seat preview theatre, wardrobe and make-up rooms, rehearsal rooms and post production facilities.

Elstree Studios has special entrances and holding areas for audiences, space for film trailers and heavy goods vehicles, access to over 900 car parking spaces and on-site catering.

Elstree’s Production Village houses 40 specialist media-related companies based on-site and its backlot is currently home to the ‘Big Brother’ compound, allowing production to have full control of the area. Elstree has recently announced the clearance of the 4-acre backlot area, with a view to building new facilities.

Borehamwood Creative England/Studios Previous productions The Voice (2014) TV entertainment series, Wall 2 Wall

The World’s End (2013) Feature film, Working Title

World War Z (2013) Feature film, Paramount Pictures/GK Films

Grantchester (2014) Website TV drama series, Kudos www.elstreestudios.co.uk Creative England Studios Epic Studios

Epic Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Studio E Studio 3 Studio 4 Stage 4 Additional stages Region 112-114 Magdalen St, Norwich, NR3 1JD Yes Yes 6,000sq ft/19ft 1,000sq ft/16ft 1,000sq ft/16ft – – East Epic is a unique entertainment and media venue in the , providing experienced, friendly staff to help with every Proximity aspect of production. Epic Studios’ largest stage, suitable for Approx. 115 miles from London, 2 hours by train drama and light entertainment, has audience seating for up to 300 people, fibre optic infrastructure and cabling for 8 HD cameras. Additionally, the studio boasts four dressing rooms; hospitality, wardrobe and laundry rooms; a make-up and hair salon; scenic lift and construction area; production offices; production, sound and engineering galleries; viewing theatre, with online HD projection and 7.1 surround sound audio.

Two smaller studios, suitable for discussion and magazine programmes, are also available and similarly cater for live streaming. Edit suites, a theatre and inhouse catering complete Epic Studios’ offering. All studios offer the facility to cater for live streaming.

Norwich Creative England/Studios

Previous productions Knightmare (2013) Entertainment series, Broadsword Productions

Opinionated (2011) TV entertainment series, Avalon Television

Trisha (2006) TV entertainment series, Anglia Television

Loose Women (2005) Website TV entertainment series, Granada Television www.epicstudiosnorwich.com Creative England Studios Longcross Film Studios

Longcross Film Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region Chobham Lane, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0EE – Yes 42,000sq ft/50ft 17,628sq ft/30ft 12,375sq ft/35ft 4,225sq ft/35ft – South Established in 2006 on the site of a former military factory, Longcross Film Studios provides flexibility, allowing producers and directors Proximity to modify stages and facilities to meet their needs. In addition to the Rural setting, approx. 30 miles from London, 4 main stages, Longcross offers sizeable workshops, considerable 1 hour by train Manor house, built in 0.75-mile off road office space and excellent canteen facilities. Boasting an impressive 1853, providing an course, which doubles 200-acre backlot, features of the site include a slip pad, 550 ft in impressive facility as a country road. diameter, for the creation of large sets, and a small 9-hole golf course. for period locations.

The backlot is also unique in comprising a manor house, off road course, high incline slopes and test track.

High incline slopes, 2-mile test track, banked ranging from 1.17-1.1 on four corners, allowing incline, with large tarmac for long shots at Creative England/Studios Chertsey areas at top and bottom. high speed. Previous productions Thor: The Dark World (2013) Feature film, Marvel Entertainment/Marvel Studios

World War Z (2013) Feature film, Paramount Pictures/GK Films

John Carter (2012) Feature film, Walt Disney Pictures

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Website Feature film, Marvel Entertainment/Marvel Studios www.longcrossfilmstudios.com Creative England Studios LS-Live Studios

LS-Live Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Main studio Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region Unit 53, Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, – Yes 17,664sq ft/54ft – – – – LS-Live has a flexible studio space the size of an arena with plenty Wakefield, WF9 3NR of height and rigging capacities, four loading bays, free parking and a set construction department on site that can help build your Proximity set quickly. Approx. 180 miles from London, 2 hours by train You can stay on-site in its 14-bedroom hotel and have the five-floor facility to yourself, which includes production offices, catering, dressing rooms, dance studio, green room and technical support. You’ll find it surprisingly cost-effective; the team can build all manner of staging structures from their on-site rental stock and they’ll help with any of your equipment needs, from green screens to staging.

Features include: 1200A (three phase power) four loading bays, 2 x furnished production offices, fully soundproofed post- production room, catering area to seat 50, 5 x en-suite dressing rooms, 14 x en-suite bedrooms, green room with bar, pool table Wakefield and ping pong table, dance studio, gym and laundry. Creative England/Studios

Previous productions Sofa Product Videos (2014) Promotional video, Axonn Media

Keating Supercars ‘The Bolt’ launch (2013) Promotional film, Sitcom Soldiers

Saxon ‘Sacrifice’ (2013) Music video, Liquid Noise Films

Maximum Launch Pilot (2013) Website pilot, ITV www.ls-live.com/studio/tv-and-film Creative England Studios Maidstone Studios

Maidstone Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 3 Studio 4 Additional stages Region Vinters Business Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5NZ Yes Yes 2,000sq ft/26ft 6,000sq ft/26ft 500sq ft/12ft 200sq ft/26ft 12,000sq ft/26ft South The UK’s largest independent TV studio facility, Maidstone Studios is fast becoming the place to shoot live HD. Situated in 11.5 acres of Proximity parkland campus, Maidstone Studios benefits from having 2 helipads. Approx. 40 miles from London, 1 hour by train It also provides a comprehensive range of post-production and scenery services available on site. Their five TV studios cater to every need – with an audience capacity for 2,400 people. In addition to studio hire, the site offers: dubbing facilities, edit suites with Avid Unity hire, camera hire and full lighting solutions, high capacity fibre connectivity, full scenery construction and renovation department, office rental, hospitality, crewing and parking. Creative England/Studios Maidstone Previous productions Later…with Jools Holland (2013) TV entertainment series, BBC

Jo Brand (2013) TV entertainment series, Gold

BBC Four Sessions (2013) TV entertainment series, BBC

Take Me Out (2010-13) Website TV entertainment series, Talkback Thames www.maidstonestudios.com Creative England Studios Millennium Studios

Millennium Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space ‘A’ Stage Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region Millennium Studios, Technology Park, Yes Yes 5,530sq ft/33ft 31,421sq ft/33ft – – – East Under an hour’s drive from London, Millennium Studios offers Thurleigh, Beds MK44 2YP production facilities away from all the hustle and bustle but within easy reach of the . Proximity Approx. 65 miles to London; 40 minutes by train ‘A’ Stage is an acoustically treated space of 27.5m x 18.8m, with a height of 10m, load-bearing roof and drive-in access. The stage boasts a U-shaped cyclorama (21m x 17m x 7.8m) as well as greens and blacks. ‘B’ Stage is a large flexible space, measuring 61m x 47m, with a height of 11m.

Within the stages, there are production offices, dressing rooms, toilets, a large loading bay outside both and plenty of on-site parking. Catering, riggers, cherry picker and forklift, workshop space, meeting rooms and offices to let are also on site.

Thurleigh Creative England/Studios

Previous productions Adidas Adizero (2014) Promotional film, Timecode Productions

Kasabian ‘eez-eh’ (2014) Music video

Thomas Cook promo (2013) Promotional film, Silvertip Films

Lakme face cream (2013) Website TV advertisement, NTSH London www.millenniumstudios.co.uk Creative England Studios The North Light Film Studios

The North Light Film Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 3 Studio 4 Additional stages Region Brooke’s Mill, Armitage Road, Armitage Bridge, – – 5,038sq ft/10ft 8,859sq ft/10ft 2,562sq ft/12ft 1,497sq ft/12ft – Yorkshire Housed in a converted 19th-century woollen mill, North Light Film , West Yorkshire, HD4 7NR Studios was established in 1999 as the base for the popular ITV drama series ‘Where the Heart Is’, which shot there for seven years. One of the Proximity largest independent film studios in the north, located between Approx. 190 miles from London, 2 hours and and Manchester, North Light Film Studios offers four stages, an historic 45 minutes by train Georgian mansion, 6-storey mill buildings, mill cottages, ponds, fields, acres of woodland and The North Light Gallery – ideal for read-throughs, meetings or rehearsals.

The sizeable complex provides scope for interior and exterior adaptation, with on-site facilities including: production office and edit suite, art and accounts department office, construction and painters’ workshop, kitchen and canteen facilities, props store and extensive parking for unit base vehicles.

Huddersfield Creative England/Studios

Previous productions Remember Me (2014) TV drama series for

Happy Valley (2013) TV drama series for The

Jamaica Inn (2013) Website TV drama series for Origin Pictures www.northlightfilmstudios.co.uk Creative England Studios Nottingham University Studios

Nottingham University Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Studio 1 Studio 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region Studios Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2NR Yes Yes 8,000sq ft/30ft 2,000sq ft/30ft – – – East Midlands Former home of /Central Independent Television Proximity ( ITV Central) from 1982 – 2002, the studio complex was acquired Approx. 125 miles from London, 2 hours by train by the University of Nottingham in 2005 and has recently re-opened to cater for major film and television production. Nottingham University studios are fully gated and security controlled 24/7. A sizeable car park is available and in addition to the sound stages, the main building comprises office and workshop space, sports centre, café, restaurant and digital facilities.

Nottingham Creative England/Studios

Previous productions Bunny and the Bull (2009) Feature film, Warp X

Goal! III (2009) Feature film, Milkshake Films/Little Magic Films

Control (2007) Website Feature film, 3 Dogs and a Pony/The Weinstein Co. www.creativeengland.co.uk/studios Creative England Studios The Pie Factory Studios

The Pie Factory Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Manchester sound stage Leeds sound stage Salford sound stage Stage 4 Additional stages Region 101 Broadway, Salford, Manchester, M50 2EQ Yes Yes 6,800sq ft/25ft 5,500sq ft/25ft 3,000sq ft/25ft – – North West This former pie factory is an increasingly popular destination for production companies, offering large internal production spaces Proximity and on-site facilities. Opened in January 2007, The Pie Factory studios’ MediaCityUK, approx. 200 miles from London, three stages offer a total of 15,000sq ft of build and sound-proofed 2 hours by train space, complete with ventilation and 400 amp three phase power. The Pie Factory studios are adjacent to dock10 studios at MediaCityUK.

On-site facilities include: make-up, dressing and green rooms; wardrobe facilities; flexible office space; parking; 24-hour security and ‘on the lot’ companies.

Salford Creative England/Studios

Previous productions In The Flesh (2013) TV drama series, BBC

Hackertime (2012/13) TV children’s series, BBC

Hebburn (2012) TV comedy series, Baby Cow Productions

The Royle Family Christmas Special (2012) Website TV comedy (single), BBC www.thepiefactory.co.uk

Creative England Studios Group

Pinewood Studios Group Studio details Facilities Pinewood Studios Sound stage Clear space Attenborough Stage Q Stage Additional stages Region Location Yes Yes 59,092sq ft/41ft 30,044sq ft/50ft 30,040 sq ft/50ft Volume:1,200m3 (20mx10mx6m) 34 South The Pinewood Studios Group is Europe’s largest provider of stage Pinewood Road, Heath, , SL0 0NH and studio space, with 36 stages and globally unique water filming facilities, comprising 13 tanks. Pinewood has the expertise and experience to accommodate productions of any size and all Location budgetary requirements. Studios Road, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 0QD

The facilities comprise the best quality sound stages, a globally Proximities unique underwater filming stage, a wealth of specialist production Approx. 20 miles from London, 30 minutes by train resources, state-of-the-art TV studios, award-winning post production and digital content services. The studios also offer easy access to the world’s most experienced crews, as well as the expertise of hundreds of complementary media companies based at its Pinewood and Shepperton Creative Hubs.

The Group now offers financing to film and television production as part of its growing range of services and has recently announced Pinewood Studio , a new facility just outside Cardiff Bay perfectly suited to high end TV production.

© Pinewood Studios Ltd Creative England/Studios Previous productions Star Wars VII (2015) Iver Heath Feature film, Lucasfilm Ltd.

Cinderella (2015) Feature film, Walt Disney Productions

Belle (2014) Feature film - DJ Films, Film, Pinewood Pictures, BFI, Shepperton Head Gear Films, Bankside Films

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Website Feature film, Marvel Studios www.pinewoodgroup.com © Pinewood Studios Ltd © Shepperton Studios Ltd © Pinewood Studios Ltd Creative England Studios Prime Studios

Prime Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region 96 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1HD Yes Yes 2,064sq ft/16ft 5,159sq ft/13ft 374sq ft/11ft – – Yorkshire Since its launch in 2012, Prime Studios has proved to be the popular production base in Yorkshire for primetime UK TV Proximity dramas and independent feature films. Approx. 195 miles from London, 2 hours and 15 minutes by train Facilities provided include production offices, studios, meeting rooms, costume, make-up, prop storage, catering and plenty of on-site parking. Post production facilities are also available as well as access to many other industry service providers within the complex or practically on the doorstep.

The studios all have permanent lighting grids and Studio 2 has industry standard soundproofing.

Prime Studios is the one-stop shop for productions basing in Yorkshire. Leeds Creative England/Studios

Previous productions In the Club (2014) Primetime TV drama series, Rollem Productions

Long Time Coming (2014) Feature film, North South Films

Gigglebiz Series 4 (2014) BBC children’s series, BBC

Death Comes To Pemberley (2013) Website TV drama series, Origin Pictures www.primestudios.co.uk Creative England Studios Studios

The Sharp Project Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages (sound-proofed) Region Thorp Road, Manchester, M40 5BJ – Yes 3,702sq ft/25ft 10,530sq ft/25ft 6,200sq ft/25ft 29,800sq ft/27ft 4 North West The Sharp Project is a 200,000sq ft home to digital entrepreneurs and production companies, offering flexible and affordable office, production Proximity and event space; superfast connectivity; a suite of backstage facilities Just outside , approximately and a range of production services. The 4 production stages, each 200 miles from London, 2 hours by train with 3-phase power, can accommodate large scale dramas, photographic and commercial shoots. Designed to meet the needs of any production company, there is 365 days a year 24/7 access, with direct swipe admission from the 300-space car park to the self-contained stages and production facilities with full security.

Manchester Creative England/Studios

Previous productions Fresh Meat (2011–13) TV comedy series, Lime Pictures / Objective Productions

Mount Pleasant (2011–14) TV comedy series,

That Day We Sang (2014) TV musical, Endor Productions

Old Jack’s Boat (2013) Website Children’s TV series, BBC www.thesharpproject.co.uk © Andy Marshall & PRP Creative England Studios The Space Project Studios

The Space Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Region Project Studios Vaughan Street, Manchester M12 5FQ Yes Yes 11,194sq ft/30 ft 10,634sq ft/30 ft 10,128sq ft/21 ft 9 10,128sq ft/21 ft 9 8,891sq ft/21ft North West The Space Project is the new purpose-built production stage complex Proximity for the North of England. Just outside Manchester city centre, approximately 200 miles from London, 2 hours by train The Space Project has more than 55,000 sq ft of high spec stages plus purpose designed dressing and make-up facilities, laundry, prop storage / workshops and extensive parking. All backed up with hi-speed connectivity, power and 24/7 security.

There are five acoustically treated sound stages. All have : — air-conditioning — enhanced reverberation and acoustic performance — lighting rigs with -beam — all-weather covered access points for all stages with adjacent Manchester secure overnight parking — three phase power & domestic 13 amp power — wi-fi and hard-wired IT

Dedicated support space directly adjacent to each of the stages will Creative England/Studios include a full suite of dressing rooms, shower facilities and an onsite laundry, as well as extensive flexible support space providing tenants with conveniently located production offices.

The 10,000 sq ft construction prop shop situated next to the loading area will benefit from an extensive canopy, protecting valuable set items from being exposed to the elements.

Website www.thespaceproject.tv © Andy Marshall & PRP Creative England Studios Studio81

Studio81 Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space The Studio Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region 81 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1LH – Yes 16,100sq ft/17ft – – – – Yorkshire Established in 2006, this busy production centre has three individual suites of offices, accommodating over 100 workstations in total. Proximity Studio81’s production offices and build space have proved a popular Approx. 195 miles from London, 2 hours and 15 minutes production base for UK primetime TV dramas and independent by train feature films.

On site there are two prop stores and two construction workshops, along with a selection of meeting rooms and workspaces. The large four-wall studio has a raised scaffold rostrum stage, measuring 60ft x 60ft, and three phase electrical power. Studio81 has its own parking lot and a unit base ideal for city centre locations. Additionally, many service companies are based at, or near Studio81, providing one-stop access to security, health and safety, facilities vehicles, catering, post production and media management.

Leeds Creative England/Studios Previous productions The Great Train Robbery (2013) TV drama series,

Peaky Blinders (2013) TV drama series, Caryn Mandabach Productions/ Tiger Aspect Productions

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (2014) TV drama serial, JS Production Ltd

Urban and the Shed Crew (2014) Website Feature film, Blenheim Films www.studio81.co.uk Creative England Studios The Underwater Studio

The Underwater Studio Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Underwater stage Dry studio Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region Archers Fields, Burnt Mills Estate, , – – Volume: 648m3 (12mx9mx6m) 452sq ft/12ft – – – East As its name suggests, The Underwater Studio specialises in underwater Essex, SS13 1DN filming, offering a cost-effective alternative to the major studios’ water facilities. Previously situated in Hertfordshire and used for productions Proximity including ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Bourne Supremacy’, The Underwater Approx. 35 miles from London, 30 minutes by train Studio moved to its new Basildon home and rebranded in 2004.

Offering a removable roof to create an indoor or outdoor filming environment, the studio was recently upgraded with a computerised, state-of-the-art chemical dosing system, allowing them to maintain water clarity without high levels of chemicals, to improve working conditions.

The studio additionally boasts: a dry studio; green, make-up, production and drying rooms; a 22-acre lake and hovercraft lake; boats; glass tanks; underwater rigging and construction. The Underwater Studio provides a friendly atmosphere and promises not to ‘sink your budget!’

Basildon Creative England/Studios Previous productions The Tunnel (2013) TV series, Kudos Film & Television /

Trance (2013) Feature film, Pathé

Paloma Faith (2014) Music video, Somesuch

Coldplay (2014) Website Music video, Academy Films www.theunderwaterstudio.com Creative England Studios Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

Warner Bros. Studios Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space B Stage C Stage H Stage L Stage (muted) Additional stages Region Leavesden Warner Drive, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LP Yes Yes 23,400sq ft/30ft 31,200sq ft/45ft 18,200sq ft/30ft 48,400sq ft/30ft 9 East Proximity Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL) is a purpose built, state-of- Approx. 20 miles from London, 30 minutes by train the-art film and offering one of the largest facilities in the UK. This 200-acre secure site has approximately 350,000sq ft of stage space, backlot tank, one of the largest heated underwater filming tanks in Europe and an unrivalled, clear horizon, 100-acre backlot. WBSL has a collection of some of the largest sound stages in the UK, ranging from 10,800 to 48,400sq ft. The 13 sound stages can be adapted for any production need. WBSL also has its own on-site Production Rentals division, which provides the industry with state-of-the-art lighting equipment, scaffolding and production supplies for stage and location shoots.

Leavesden Creative England/Studios

Previous productions Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Feature film, 3 Arts Entertainment

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) Feature film, Warner Bros.

Harry Potter (2001–11) Website Feature films, Warner Bros. www.wbsl.com Creative England Build Space

2014 Build Space Creative England Build Space Bentwaters Parks

Bentwaters Parks Studio details Facilities Location Clear space Building 45 The Hush House Space 3 Space 4 Space 5 Region Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TW Yes 31,813sq ft/25ft 5,000sq ft/30ft – – – East A former United States Air Force base, Bentwaters Parks is situated within a secure site and boasts potential as a production base and Proximity location for filming. In addition to the large, industrial warehouse Rural setting, close to the Heritage coast. Approx. 100 miles spaces and production offices with fibre optic broadband, Bentwaters from London, 1 hour and 45 minutes by train Parks’ 1000-acre site is comprised of pine woods, private roadways, farm, cottage and lakes. There is significant space for parking, indoor and outdoor set builds. On-site caterers are available to hire, as are military vehicles.

Further features of the site include: — Control tower (with weighbridge), originally built in World War Two — 1.3-mile runways, which also function as a multi-layout race track or stunt area — Dog kennels, often used as a jail setting and containing a fenced training yard — Original 1940s Nissen huts — ‘Star Wars’ building with security foyer, rubber-floored laboratory and no exterior windows — Cold War bomb stores and grass-covered concrete bunkers, with guard tower Woodbridge Creative England/Build Space

Previous productions Fast & Furious 6 (2013) Feature film, Universal Pictures

The Numbers Station (2013) Feature film, ContentFilm International

Derren Brown’s Apocalypse (2012) TV entertainment series, Channel 4

Top Gear (2008) Website TV entertainment series, BBC www.bentwatersparks.com Creative England Build Space Brighton Printworks

Brighton Printworks Studio details Facilities Location Sound stage Clear space Area A Area B Area C Basement Attic Region Hollingbury, Brighton BN1 8AR – Yes 20,211sq ft/31 ft 11,076sq ft/40ft 12,497sq ft/33ft (56ft at apex) 11,894sq ft/13ft 5,317sq ft/11.5ft South Brighton Printworks is an empty, industrial, self-contained space on the outskirts of Brighton. It consists of three main spaces, Proximity totalling around 65,000 sq ft with an approximate ceiling height 35 miles from M25, 1 hour by train from London. Less than of 30ft and is on a secure site with three-phase power, parking 5 miles from the Brighton seafront and city centre. and HGV vehicle access.

Brighton Printworks is perfectly suited to large scale productions wanting to be based in the South East of England, with all the benefits that Brighton, the South Coast and South Downs have to offer. Creative England/Studios

Brighton

Website www.creativeengland.co.uk/studios Creative England Build Space Cardington Studios

Cardington Studios Studio details Facilities Location Clear space Space 1 Space 2 Space 3 Space 4 Space 5 Region A600, Shortstown, Bedfordshire, MK42 0TF Yes 223,300sq ft/130ft – – – – East This former RAF station offers one of the largest indoor spaces in Europe, with no obstructing beams. The Grade II listed hangar is Proximity ideal for large scale productions and offers extensive hardstanding; Approx. 50 miles from London, 40 minutes by train an exceptional and flexible infrastructure for film production, vast production offices and workshop space and approximately a 15-acre backlot.

The hangar measures 55m / 180ft to the top of the pitch, 40m / 130ft to the underside of the eaves and 48m / 160ft clear at the centre. Its length is no less impressive at 230m / 760ft Overall, the hangar’s width is 83m / 270ft, with 55m / 180ft clear space between interior supports. The floor area is approximately 5 acres.

Shortstown Creative England/Build Space

Previous productions The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Feature film, Warner Bros.

Inception (2010) Feature film, Warner Bros.

The Dark Knight (2008) Feature film, Warner Bros.

Batman Begins (2005) Website Feature film, Warner Bros. www.cardingtonstudios.com Creative England Build Space The Studio, Roundthorn – Manchester

The Studio, Roundthorn Studio details Facilities Location Clear space The Studio Space 2 Space 3 Space 4 Space 5 Region Dallimore Road, Roundthorn Industrial Estate, – 47,856sq ft/24ft – – – – North West – Manchester Wythenshawe, South Manchester, M23 9NX

Proximity A major, secure warehouse facility with associated offices, lying Approx. 200 miles from London, 2 hours by train seven miles south of Manchester, The Studio, Roundthorn site totals three acres. The large, self-contained warehouse has 24ft eaves, covered roof lights, portal frame construction, extensive loading and a surfaced yard of 1.2 acres. Additionally, there is 18,190sq ft of open plan office space, split over two floors, comprising: executive offices, canteen, reception area and accommodation configured for make-up, editing, costume storage, dressing rooms and break out space.

Home to TV series ‘Shameless’ for the past seven years, The Studio, Roundthorn – Manchester is now available.

Wythenshawe Creative England/Build Space

Previous productions Shameless (2007-2013) Website TV comedy series, Company Pictures www.creativeengland.co.uk/studios Creative England Build Space Woodford Film Studios

Woodford Film Studios Studio details Facilities Location Clear space Hangar 1 Hangar 2 Hangar 3 Hangar 4 Hangar 5 Region Woodford Aerodrome, Chester Road, Woodford, Yes 34,315sq ft/31ft 17,351sq ft/31ft 29,751sq ft/31ft 36,264sq ft/31ft (divisible) 70,590sq ft/31ft (15,715sq ft annex) North West A former aerodrome, the site now offers extensive production build Stockport, SK7 1QR space for large scale TV dramas and feature films. Boasting privacy and security, the 500-acre site has vast areas of hardstanding for unit Proximity parking or additional exterior builds, and is complete with 1.5-mile Rural setting, approx. 190 miles from London, 2 hours runway and associated taxiways. Woodford Film Studios offers by train considerable production office space and individual annex buildings for use as storage, construction or prop houses. Full-phase power and water facilities are available throughout.

Woodford Creative England/Build Space

Previous productions Racing Legends (2012-13) TV entertainment series, BBC

Mount Pleasant (2013) TV drama series, Tiger Aspect

Homefront (2012) Website TV drama series, ITV Studios www.creativeengland.co.uk/studios Creative England Specifications

2014 Specifications Creative England Specifications Studios

Largest stage over 20,000sq ft Studio Studio Sound stage Clear space Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region specifications Pinewood and Shepperton Studios Yes Yes 59,092sq ft/41ft • 30,044sq ft/50ft • 30,040sq ft/50ft • 30,000sq ft/45ft • 16 • / 16 • South Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Yes Yes 48,400sq ft/30ft • 36,400sq ft/30ft • 33,600sq ft/30ft • 31,200sq ft/45ft • 4 • / 5 • East Longcross Studios No Yes 42,000sq ft/50ft • 17,628sq ft/30ft • 12,375sq ft/35ft • 4,225sq ft/35ft • – South Black Hangar Studios No Yes 32,000sq ft/33ft • – – – – South Millennium Studios Yes Yes 31,421sq ft/33ft • 5,530sq ft/33ft • – – – East Over 20,000sq ft • The Sharp Project Studios No Yes 29,800sq ft/27ft • 10,530sq ft/25ft • 6,200sq ft/25ft • 3,702sq ft/25ft • 4 • North West 10-20,000sq ft • Largest stage 10-20,000sq ft Studio Sound stage Clear space Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region • Under 10,000sq ft LS-Live Studios No Yes 17,664sq ft/54ft • – – – – Yorkshire The Bottle Yard Studios No No 17,087sq ft/27ft • 16,000sq ft/27ft • 12,400sq ft/27ft • 7,110sq ft/65ft • – South West Studio81 No Yes 16,100sq ft/17ft • – – – – Yorkshire Elstree Studios Yes Yes 15,770sq ft/49ft • 15,770sq ft/49ft • 5,500sq ft/25ft • 4,980sq ft/32ft • 3 • East dock10 Studios Yes Yes 12,500sq ft/46ft • 7,500sq ft/37ft • 6,250sq ft/37ft • 4,500sq ft/36ft • 3 • North West Maidstone Studios Yes Yes 12,000sq ft/26ft • 6,000sq ft/26ft • 2,000sq ft/26ft • 500sq ft/12ft • 1 • South

BBC Studios and Post Production Yes Yes 11,800sq ft/32.8ft • 7,550sq ft/32ft • 7,550sq ft/32ft • – – East Creative England/Specifications The Space Project Studios Yes Yes 11,194sq ft/30ft • 10,634sq ft/30 ft • 10,128sq ft/21 ft • 10,128sq ft/21 ft • 1 North West

Largest stage under 10,000sq ft Studio Sound stage Clear space Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Additional stages Region

The Backstage Centre Studios Yes Yes 9,450sq ft/49.5ft • – – – – East The North Light Film Studios No No 8,859sq ft/10ft • 5,038sq ft/10ft • 2,562sq ft/12ft • 1,497sq ft/12ft • – Yorkshire Nottingham University Studios Yes Yes 8,000sq ft/30ft • 2,000sq ft/30ft • – – – East Midlands The Pie Factory Studios Yes Yes 6,800sq ft/25ft • 5,500sq ft/25ft • 3,000sq ft/25ft • – – North West Epic Studios Yes Yes 6,000sq ft/19ft • 1,000sq ft/16ft • 1,000sq ft/16ft • – – East Prime Studios Yes Yes 5,159sq ft/13ft • 2,064sq ft/16ft • 374sq ft/11ft • – – Yorkshire Creative England Specifications Build Space/Water Filming

Largest space over 70,000sq ft Build Space Build space/four-wallers Clear space Space 1 Space 2 Space 3 Space 4 Space 5 Region specifications Cardington Studios Yes 223,300sq ft/130ft • – – – – East The Bottle Yard Studios – 187,850sq ft/26ft • – – – – South West Woodford Film Studios Yes 70,590sq ft/31ft • 36,264sq ft/31ft • 34,315sq ft/31ft • 29,751sq ft/31ft • 17,351sq ft/31ft • North West

• Over 70,000sq ft Largest space 20-50,000sq ft Build space/four-wallers Clear space Space 1 Space 2 Space 3 Space 4 Space 5 Region • 20 -50,000sq ft The Studio, Roundthorn – Manchester – 47,856sq ft/24ft • – – – – North Wast • Under 20,000sq ft Bentwaters Parks Yes 31,813sq ft/25ft • 5,000sq ft/30ft • – – – East Brighton Printworks Yes 20,211sqft/31ft • 11,076sq ft/40ft • 12,497sq ft/33ft • 11,894sq ft/13ft • 5,317sq ft/11.5ft • South Creative England/Specifications

Water Filming Studio Tank 1 Tank 2 Additional tanks Region Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (Exterior) 62,500sq ft/4ft • (D Stage Tank) 3,600sq ft/20ft • – East Pinewood and Shepperton Studios (Exterior) 56,000sq ft/3.6ft • (Underwater Stage) 2,178sq ft/20ft • 11 South Black Hangar Studios (Exterior) 5,000sq ft/10ft • – – South The Underwater Studio (Interior/Exterior) 1,200sq ft/20ft • – – East Image credits (top left to bottom right) Redsands Forts, Kent ©Project Redsands

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