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from$175/hr
Victorian Themed Home for Production
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA
5
...custom gold silk cushions & original parquet hardwood floors. 4 brand new modern baths, 3 full modern baths. Outdoor patio space & side yard, 3 car parking. Hosts are artists/ musicians & several rooms including the living room are done as period pieces one in farrow in ball...
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from$125/hr
Beautiful carriage house in a quiet neighborhood, this multipurpose space is set up like a coffee shop. Barn doors open wide and a small yard with a fire pit. Is great for events, meetings, and coworking.
Northwest Philadelphia, PA
Unique open cafe space can be transformed easily into a yoga studio, classroom, or party spot. It has a coffee bar, utility room and bonus room (soon to be av studio). Huge carriage doors open up to the outside and a small shared yard sits...
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from$85/hr
Montmartre at Hodgepodge Studios
North Philadelphia, PA
827
Welcome to the new Hodgepodge Studios. This space has been optimized for your production needs! Hodgepodge Studios is the best place to shoot content for BLOGGERS, CONTENT CREATORS, FASHION BRANDS, ECOMMERCE, PRODUCT SHOTS, MATERNITY, JEWELRY CONTENT, FOOD BRANDS, TABLESCAPES, POP-UP-PICNICS, ENGAGEMENT SHOTS and INTIMATE WEDDINGS...
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from$200/hr
Tudor- Luxury 15 mins from Downtown Philadelphia
Near Philadelphia, PA
...area, Pool/air hockey table and a laundry section. The basement also has a walk out access to the yard. Guests can park up to 4 cars in the private driveway. Street parking is also available on the main and side streets between. Guest access The...
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from$175/hr
Historic Pennsylvania Farmhouse Minutes from Philadelphia Airport and City
Near Philadelphia, PA
23
...of the property. This home sits on an acre of ground with mature landscaping, fenced in yard, gazebo, bird house and stable which is used as a 3 car detached garage. Follow the stone walkway up to the front covered porch which features the main...
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Frequently Asked Questions




Philadelphia junkyard locations for film shoots

Junkyards are one of those quintessential American scenes that help make a movie more believable. A big pile of crushed cars helps date the scene. It also creates a distinctive mood, depending on the time of day and the type of film. Unfortunately, creating your own junkyard set is very difficult since buying a ton of cars, even dead ones, is not inexpensive.
Fortunately, there is no shortage of junkyards where you can set your movie in! The City of Brotherly Love is as car-centric as the rest of the USA. Junkyards and salvage exist here by the dozens. It's only a matter of choosing one with the right vibe for your future film!

Film-friendly junkyards in Philadelphia

You have two options when it comes to junkyards for indie film productions. The first is working in an authentic junk or salvage yard. Assuming the space is film-friendly, your team can produce the movie among actual crushed cars in a current or former junkyard. The benefits include acres of space to serve as your filming location. You'll also have a much larger selection of angles and cars to choose from compared to a created set.
Film-friendly junkyards typically offer rental rates by the day. Discounts are usually available for longer productions of a week or more. You may need to sign legal documents acknowledging that certain areas of the junkyard are off-limits for filming due to security concerns. You may also have to agree not to film the faces of any staff working there. But when it comes to authenticity and venue size, there's no substitute for a film-friendly junkyard in Philadelphia!

Rent a junkyard for filming in Philadelphia

The second option is to work in a set designed to look like a true junk or salvage yard. In places where movies are frequently produced, companies have created sets for prop-rich scenes like junkyards, hospitals, and prisons. In a junkyard set for filming, you'll have a selection of cars; not as many as a true junkyard but enough for you to capture multiple angles without overlap.
Junkyard sets are also far easier to book. Once you've chosen the right set, you can be filming the next day if there's availability. You may even be able to book by the hour, making it a more flexible option for short films and photography set in a junkyard. Whether you're filming a documentary, horror film, or mystery movie, a junkyard set is the best place to begin production!

Reviews for junkyards

Adrienne F.
Centrally located dynamic Offsite/Event space with a Madmanesque classy vibe. Comfortably serving up to 75 people at a time.
it made for a nice intimate setting. Everyone really loved the location too, we received a lot of compliments, they especially loved the back yard patio / lounge space. One of our friends wants to rent out the space for his 33rd birthday. :) We ended up utilizing the sound system and...
Hannah M.
Quintessential Bushwick Loft with Panoramic Views of a 2047 Car Junkyard
beautiful loft! Catalina was so sweet and kind to welcome us into her space! Was able to use the whole apartment, even the junkyard space outside! Catalina was super helpful and available at all times:) Would book again...
Robi Ann S.
Bright and Modern Designer Home with Large Yard
Carly and Justin were such great hosts. They were so friendly and extremely communicative throughout the whole process. The house and yard are absolutely gorgeous and is just as beautiful as seen in the photos. I used the space for a photoshoot and the natural daylight spilling into the rooms...
Alex P.
Bright Modern Designer Bungalow with Spacious Yard
my job super easy. It's a special location that suits a lot of different looks. The back yard is HUGE - great for shooting or talent to hang out in. Carly and Justin were super helpful and accommodating. Can't recommend this place more...
Ann Drew Y.
Bright and Modern Designer Home with Large Yard
of enchanting nooks for different moods, offering a wide variety of backgrounds with plenty of natural light. The entire home and yard is beautifully decorated and maintained. Carly responded promptly to any inquiries, and everything went exactly to plan. I appreciate they stay onsite during the shoot (quietly out of...
Daniel F.
Virtual Production Studio (LED Wall, Non Tracked)
the part about having a ramp to get a car into the warehouse, and your missed actual pictures of a car inside the warehouse, and you have a car that is music video worthy, please make sure you get a car wash prior to arrival. Jon, I left you...
Kristina S.
Woodland Hills Luxury Resort
the perfect volume. The design of the yard from the cabanas to the outdoor grill/seating areas were all beautifully arranged and very spacious. The driveway was massive which was great for deliveries and the party planner going back and forth from her car for decor. Planning and executing...
Andrea S.
THE COLOR CRIB LA - Multi-Creative Colored Sets - 2800 SF - Photo/Film - DTLA
There are elevators for accessibility. The space itself is huge with plenty of colorful themed rooms to choose from. My personal favorites were the Junkyard and Red Bar Lounge. They have WiFi. There are also moveable props such as speaker cabinets that you can place strategically, some are fixed so...