studio Hire FAQ’s

• 3–4 hours — the sweet spot for a straightforward shoot. One or two lighting setups, a few costume changes, enough time to get what you need without rushing.
• 5–6 hours — if you’re planning multiple scenes, a green screen section, or a more complex set build. Gives you breathing room.
• Full day (8–10 hours) — for larger productions with a full crew, multiple artists, or a shoot that needs to look like it was filmed in several different locations.

A full day is 8–10 hours and is designed for larger productions — full crews, multiple artists, or shoots that need to look like they were filmed across several different locations. Everything in the studio is available to you for the duration. Check the pricing page for what’s included at each tier.

Yes — with enough time in your booking we can switch between setups. Allow at least 20–30 minutes for the changeover. Green screen does incur a small additional charge.

Absolutely — the studio is yours for the duration of your hire. Bring whoever you need.

The quickest way is via the online booking form or WhatsApp. Tell us your date, how long you need, and a rough idea of what you’re shooting — we’ll come back to you fast, usually within the hour.

Yes. Nobody is going to judge you here. If you need a walk-through of the lights when you arrive, just ask. Most people need 10–15 minutes to get their bearings and then they’re off. The studio is set up to be practical, not intimidating.

I’m usually around at the start of your hire to get you settled in. If something isn’t working during your session, call or message and I’ll sort it.

Accidents happen and we’re not precious about it. If something gets damaged, just let us know — honesty goes a long way. We’d rather have a conversation about it than find out later.

No. We get everyone from major label shoots to people making their first bit of content. If you just need to come in and shoot something simple without a big production, that’s absolutely fine. You don’t need a crew or a stylist or a call sheet. Just turn up and use the space.

No — the clue is in the name. We’re in a railway arch, so there is regular train noise. About 10 seconds per train, minimum 12 trains an hour — you lose roughly 3 minutes per hour to noise.

We’ve worked around it with clients recording interviews and corporate pieces to camera. Give us a call to discuss your project and we’ll tell you if it’s feasible.

Clean and ready to go. If for any reason there’s a turnaround issue from a previous booking I’ll let you know in advance. If you arrive and something isn’t right, tell me straight away.

Three options:

• The toilet — large enough to get changed in comfortably
• The production office — more space if a stylist needs to help with fittings
• A storage area that can be made into a dedicated changing room

Yes — a variety of stools in different shapes and sizes, six dining chairs, and tables of various sizes that can be moved around. We also have bench tops and legs that can be built up for larger crew areas or set pieces.

Yes — a large collection of props and materials for building sets. Way too many to list.

Have a look at the props gallery or browse the Instagram.

Of course we do. If a studio doesn’t have a steamer, they don’t deserve to be called a studio.

Yes, you can play music. You do NOT need to bring a speaker. We have 75w speakers wired to an NAD amplifier — connect via headphone cable (we have iPhone adapters) or Bluetooth. There’s also a laptop connected to the amp running Spotify Pro, YouTube, Mixcloud, BBC Sounds, and more.

Yes — one large heavy-duty clothes rail and 60+ hangers.

The MUA area is set up on our large production table (120cm × 240cm) with a Hollywood illuminated mirror and 3 tall stools. A hairstylist can work here too. We also have 4 additional mirrors, including a large full-length one.

Yes — a monitor for on-set playback is available. A dual-screen tethering setup is included in the Premium tier.

Yes — included. Just give us a heads up so we can have it ready before you arrive.

Yes — bring your own food and drink, including alcohol if you want a drink on set. We have a small kitchen with a kettle, microwave, toaster, glasses, cups, plates and cutlery. There’s also a table for a crew food spread if you have a large team.

Deliveroo and Uber Eats are reliable to the studio, though keep an eye on the rider — the arch is tucked away and some drivers struggle with a map. Please recycle your waste in the kitchen bin.

Yes — and we keep chilled carafes in the fridge.

Yes — we’re dog friendly. You’ll need to keep an eye on your dog for the full duration of the shoot.

We’re at Arch 267, Urlwin Street, SE5 0NG. Finding a railway arch in Camberwell isn’t always obvious — even with a sat nav.

By car: there’s no right turn from Walworth/Camberwell Road onto Urlwin St. Come down Grosvenor Terrace instead and go around the block. On foot or by public transport: Oval tube and Loughborough Junction overground are both a short walk. When in doubt, call.

No — there may be another shoot in progress. Aim to arrive 5–10 minutes before your start time at most. The studio may only open 5–10 minutes before your booked slot.

During the week there may be a space in the yard (3 cars max), but it’s not guaranteed — the other businesses in the yard need access too. About 95% of the time we can fit one car. Street parking on Urlwin St and Grosvenor Terrace is £4/hr with a 4-hour max stay.

At the weekend the yard is usually empty and street parking is free.