ABOUT METALCRAFT STUDIOS — FULL COMPOUND
MetalCraft Studios is an expansive 12,500 sq ft creative production compound in Seven Sisters, North London. This full-site buyout combines Unit 1 (2,500 sq ft Drive-On Infinity Cove Stage) and Unit 2 (10,000 sq ft 3-floor Industrial Warehouse) alongside our private gated yard and direct loading access.
Engineered for feature films, commercial video, fashion editorials, brand campaigns, music videos, e-commerce, and large-scale set builds requiring simultaneous shooting zones and holding space.
Located just a 4-minute walk from Seven Sisters Station (Victoria Line & London Overground), outside the Central London Congestion Zone, with direct ground-floor drive-in vehicle access and private gated parking.
SPACE & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TOTAL SITE FOOTPRINT
• 12,500 sq ft production space across two on-site units
UNIT 1: THE COVE (2,500 SQ FT)
• Footprint: 2,500 sq ft clear production space
• Infinity Cove: 30ft (W) x 28ft (D) double-wrap white infinity cove
• Drive-In Access: Ground-floor direct loading and drive-on capability
• Rigging & Ceilings: Overhead box truss grid for fast spacelight, softbox, and top-light rigging (4x ARRI SkyPanel S60-C in situ and included in hire)
• Lighting Environment: High natural light with fast, 100% full blackout capability
• Sound: Quiet, semi-sound-treated environment suitable for interviews, dialogue recording, and podcasts
UNIT 2: THE 3-FLOOR INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE (10,000 SQ FT)
• Authentic Textures: Distressed brick walls, textured concrete, industrial pillars, raw steel beams, and varied other textured surfaces
• Set Construction: Total flexibility for temporary partition builds, custom art department fabrication, and heavy set pieces
• External Window Lighting: Direct access to perimeter windows with on-site scissor lift staging for exterior punch-ins
• Natural Light & Control: Industrial factory-style windows providing directional daylight, with blackout options available
• Acoustics & Separation: Highly versatile multi-room layouts allowing for separate shooting zones, sound recording areas, and departmental staging
POWER DISTRIBUTION (ACROSS COMPOUND)
• 3-Phase 63A/32A distribution + Single Phase 32A/16A + standard 13A rings
PRODUCTION & CLIENT AMENITIES
• Holding & Production Village: Dedicated breakout rooms for background artist (SA) holding, costume/wardrobe departments, and green room lounges
• HMU & Styling Suite: 3 illuminated makeup stations, full-length styling mirrors, heavy-duty garment rails, and professional clothes steamers
• Client Lounge & Green Room: Seating area, high-speed commercial Wi-Fi (300Mbps+), production desk, and client monitor viewing zone
• Kitchen: Oven/stove, fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, and dining area
• Access & Loading: Direct ground-floor loading bay access with no height or width restrictions for Luton vans, flatbeds, and kit trucks
• Restrooms: Multiple private on-site production WCs
• Parking: Secure, private gated yard accommodating production transport, kit vans, and catering vehicles
LOCATION & TRANSPORT
• Seven Sisters Station (Victoria Line & London Overground): 4 min walk
• South Tottenham Overground: 9 min walk
• Stamford Hill Station: 12 min walk
• Bus Routes: 259 and 279 stop directly outside
• Gated private yard parking on site (outside Central London Congestion Zone)
STANDARD RATES & TIERS
• Editorial / Small Stills (5-Hour Half Day: £1,250 | 12-Hour Full Day: £2,250)
• Non-Commercial Video (5-Hour Half Day: £2,000 | 12-Hour Full Day: £3,000)
• Commercial Video (5-Hour Half Day: £2,650 | 12-Hour Full Day: £3,700)
• Overtime: £450 p/hr (pre-07:00 or exceeding contracted hours)