Photography / Flexible Space at The Old Drumbank Studios

Photo / Film Studio · Whole venue

About this space

Lightforge Studio is situated within The Old Drumbank Studios co-working building just off the city’s popular Gloucester Road. Whether you’re looking for a flexible short-term hire space, a spot to do a photography shoot or a multi-disciplinary environment in which to test out a new creative project, it’s versatile and available for a diverse range of uses.

WHAT WE OFFER

- A ‘blank canvas’ dry hire studio space - 5m (depth) x 3.3m (width) x 2.2m (height) plus storage. Equipment to ensure continuous and controlled lighting, along with other provisions for photography and video work, is included. The room is flexible and we're also open to a variety of other short-term creative uses.

- A friendly environment in a co-working building, just 10 minutes drive from Bristol city centre and seconds from quirky independent shops and amazing eateries.

- High speed WIFI, Kitchen, Central Heating and WC facilities. Free parking in surrounding area.

- An on-site member of staff to meet you, help with loading, show you the ropes and remain on-hand throughout the day. Secure, private access for the period in which you’re there.

- Availability for half day, full day, weekly or longer bookings.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- Roll-down Colorama / Green Screen with chroma green, grey and blue backdrops, along with standard white. Additional colours available on request. Various reflector discs and other backgrounds also free to use.

- 2 x Godox SL60s + Softboxes, 2 x Tungsten Continuous Lights, 1 x C-Stand, 2 x Mini-Stands. 1 x Trestle Table and Large Whiteboard to help you plan your day. Lots of space to bring and use your own kit.

- Flash / Strobe kit and other additional equipment hire packages, camera assistance and gaffer services available on request.

- Multiple power points and large side shelving for storage. A fresh coat of white floor paint can be arranged with sufficient notice.

- Free tea and coffee, and full use of the adjacent kitchenette.

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 17:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £18

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £125

Note: All prices include VAT.

The studio is available for minimum 2-hour bookings. We are also open to negotiation on price for half-day, multi-day, week or month long bookings - please contact us directly to enquire about this.

Tuesday

9:00 – 17:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £18

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £125

Note: All prices include VAT.

The studio is available for minimum 2-hour bookings. We are also open to negotiation on price for half-day, multi-day, week or month long bookings - please contact us directly to enquire about this.

Wednesday

9:00 – 17:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £18

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £125

Note: All prices include VAT.

The studio is available for minimum 2-hour bookings. We are also open to negotiation on price for half-day, multi-day, week or month long bookings - please contact us directly to enquire about this.

Thursday

9:00 – 17:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £18

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £125

Note: All prices include VAT.

The studio is available for minimum 2-hour bookings. We are also open to negotiation on price for half-day, multi-day, week or month long bookings - please contact us directly to enquire about this.

Friday

9:00 – 17:00

from £18 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £18

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £125

Note: All prices include VAT.

The studio is available for minimum 2-hour bookings. We are also open to negotiation on price for half-day, multi-day, week or month long bookings - please contact us directly to enquire about this.

Saturday

9:00 – 17:00

from £25 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £25

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £185

Note: All prices include VAT.

The studio is available for minimum 2-hour bookings. We are also open to negotiation on price for half-day, multi-day, week or month long bookings - please contact us directly to enquire about this.

Sunday

9:00 – 17:00

from £25 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:00

from £25

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £185

Note: All prices include VAT.

The studio is available for minimum 2-hour bookings. We are also open to negotiation on price for half-day, multi-day, week or month long bookings - please contact us directly to enquire about this.

Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing

up to 10

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Free on-street parking

Chairs included

Air conditioning

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Lightforge Studio hires run 9am - 6pm each day, access outside of these hours can be arranged in some circumstances on request.

No smoking in the building.

PLEASE NOTE: Lightforge Studio is situated within a wider co-working building and at times there is external noise from the adjoining shop space and band rehearsal studio. If you’re in need of total silence, for example for film / video work, please contact us directly prior to booking and we will be happy to assist you.

Cancellation policy: Very flexible

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About The Old Drumbank Studios

The Old Drumbank Studios is home to short-term hire space 'Lightforge Studio', a multi-use blank canvas creative space that is available to book for a half-day, day or longer. The building also houses multi-disciplinary workspace, with an existing community of different artists, small businesses, musicians and a specialist second-hand record store.