Old Favourite Back on the Scene

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25 February 2009

Old Favourite Back on the Scene

One of Auckland’s best-known production spaces has been given a new lease of life and is now available to hire as a location for film, television production and stills photography.

The landmark black building next to Prego at 230 Ponsonby Road which has housed Reynolds TV, Auckland Audio, Digital Masters and most recently, Croydon Studios, has been renamed Central Studios and can be booked for short-term and long-term hire.

The versatile two-storey space offers a choice of three studios, each of which can be hired independently. The largest – Studio #1 – measures an impressive 16mx11mx6m (large enough for film and TV sets), is fully sound proof, has a two-walled cyclorama, two makeup rooms and comes equipped with a lighting rig. It has a dock-way for easy access by lighting and film trucks.

The two smaller studios are ideal for still shoots. The ‘L’-shaped Studio #2 has a concrete floor with white walls, while Studio #3 features polished wooden floors.

The owners of more than 30 years turned down recent offers to sell the high profile property and instead remain committed to providing the film, television and photography industry with a convenient centrally located studio.

Photographer Craig Owen, TV3, Automatic Films, and Flying Start are among those who have already lined up to make use of the space.

“Everyone agrees there’s a real lack of good studio space in central Auckland and that’s definitely been a source of frustration and limited what can be produced in the city,” says John McDonald, Head of Light Entertainment and Sport at TV3. “It’s great to have this option available.”

Central Studios has parking for 13 cars, wireless internet, and of course Auckland’s best cafes are all within walking distance.

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