Big Shed at Big Shed Film & Photographic Studio

Photo / Film Studio · Whole venue

18 Wheel Forge Way, Manchester, M17 1EH
Trafford Park

About this space

At Big Shed photographic hire studio we aim to be both helpful and efficient, allowing your production to run as smoothly as possible, whilst also being an enjoyable experience. Big shed has all the usual facilities you would expect (and some you wouldn’t) from a professional studio space for hire.

Our Main Studio is 3,000 Sqft sound insulated with large L-shaped infinity cove, full blackout or Chromakey, rolling overhead shot gantry, pre-rigged lighting, makeup & wardrobe area and drive-in access. We also offer "The Cage" - A unique, purpose-built, moving facility for taking overhead shots with no obstructions.

Our Mezzanine Studio is just under 1,000 Sqft sound insulated with infinity cove, Chromakey option, makeup & wardrobe area with lift access for large or heavy equipment.

We also offer chill out areas for crew to relax or work in as well as a full list of suppliers to support all your needs from catering to set design, makeup & wardrobe.


Prices

Monday
8:30 – 16:30
from £575 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:30 – 16:30
from £575 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:30 – 16:30
from £575 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Bespoke quote required based on need
Tuesday
8:30 – 18:30
from £575 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 18:30
from £575 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Bespoke quote required based on need
Wednesday
8:30 – 18:30
from £575 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 18:30
from £575 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Bespoke quote required based on need
Thursday
8:30 – 18:30
from £575 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 18:30
from £575 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Bespoke quote required based on need
Friday
8:30 – 18:30
from £575 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 18:30
from £575 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Bespoke quote required based on need
Saturday
Closed
Note: All prices include VAT.
Bespoke quote required based on need
Sunday
Closed
Note: All prices include VAT.
Bespoke quote required based on need
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 10 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 50

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site (21 spaces)
Green Room
Makeup & Changing Rooms
Showers
Sky Cage and Overhead shooting points
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

T&Cs apply

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

The Big Shed is a photographers and cinematographers dream space. Established 2004 with 5,000 sq ft of studio facilities, it has become one of Manchester’s favourite creative spaces. Located minutes from Media City, Manchester city centre, the M60 motorway, and the Metrolink tram network.

Big Shed is the ideal space to shoot large sets, automotive photography, TV commercials, videos and dramatic overhead shots.


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