3 Types of Indoor Shooting Locations

1. Independent Studio

If you want to shoot home decor, kitchen scenes, or office scenes, you can choose a studio specifically designed for shooting. Sometimes, a single studio can have multiple theme settings, and may even offer equipment rental services for convenience.

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Size: 500 to 10,000 square feet

Shooting Price: around $1,000 to $3,000 per hour

Attention: Most of these studios are located in industrial buildings, so if you need to record sound, you need to pay attention to whether there will be noise from loading and unloading on the same floor as the studio.

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Recommended locations:

1. Delaynomore Studio - Located in Kowloon Bay, with approximately 2,400 square feet of space, it has a variety of screens and furniture to choose from, suitable for home, kitchen, office, boss room, meeting room, and clinic scenes.

2. The Lobby - Located near the Kwun Tong MTR station, with a total area of about 4,500 square feet and a ceiling height of 14 feet, it is divided into different areas and scenes, with a special large white cyclorama.

3. Forest Studio - Located near the Tai Koo Place in Kowloon Bay, it has Japanese-style home scenes, open kitchens, bedrooms, independent dressing rooms, and a terrace for lighting.

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2. Sound Stages

If you need to build a large set for a production, you may need a sound stage with more complete facilities, including dressing rooms, makeup rooms, and lighting. According to data from the Film Production Office, there are only 12 sound stages in Hong Kong.

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Size: 1,000 to 20,000 square feet

Shooting price: around $2,000 to $10,000 per hour

Attention: Sound stages only provide the venue, and you need to prepare the sets yourself. A preparation day is also required before shooting.

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Recommended locations:

1. Clear Water Bay Film Studio - with five studios ranging from 1,300 to 5,000 square feet.

2. Shaw Studios - with five air-conditioned studios, earthquake-resistant designs, and sound insulation for high-quality on-site sound recording. The largest studio covers an area of 20,000 square feet and a height of 20 meters.

3. Shing Fung Film Studio Ltd. - with eight air-conditioned studios ranging from 1,500 to 10,000 square feet, with heights of 4 to 7.6 meters. It also has a water tank for underwater filming and an outdoor shooting area of ​​over 100,000 square feet.

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3. Party Room

If you only need to shoot simple home scenes and have a limited budget, you can try to find a party room. However, if your shooting is for commercial purposes, the price may differ. The cheapest option can be around $300 per hour.

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Shooting Price: around $300 to $2,000 per hour

Size: 500 to 5,000 square feet

Attention: Some party rooms may have smaller areas than they appear in photos, so it is best to visit the location beforehand to see the actual space.

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Recommended locations:

1. SEAVIEW VIVA - located near the Kwun Tong Promenade, with a total area of approximately 1,300 square feet and a 180° harbour view. It has a simple and natural white Japanese-style design with ample natural light.

2. The Core Base - located near Kwai Fong/Kwai Hing MTR Station, with up to 12 room types to choose from, including romantic, retro, Japanese, forest, Nordic, and Greek styles.

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