The Local Film Industry
Where to Go to Get the Shot
Words by Sam Lauron Photos Courtesy of Pool Party Studios and Originator Studios
The right equipment and resources can make all the difference when creating branded marketing content or producing a music video or filming a show. Whether it’s an intimate space for photos or a large venue for filming, Austin’s film community offers studios of many sizes to accommodate all forms of media creation.
ATX Studios
Located five minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from downtown, ATX Studios is a full-service film and entertainment studio equipped for large-scale film and television productions. The nearby facility offers 90K square feet of studio space, 15K square feet of office space, and five acres of backlot space in one accessible complex. The most notable productions that have been filmed at ATX Studios are Revolution (Season 2) and The Leftovers (Season 2).
5330 Fleming Ct. | atxfilmstudios.com
Pool Party Studios
It’s safe to say that no production is complete without sound. When it comes to editing audio content or creating original music, look no further than Pool Party Studios. The East Cesar Chavez facility offers full-service audio post production for advertising, TV, and film. Additionally, the studio composes original music and sound design, making them a one-stop-shop for all things audio.
2028 E. Cesar Chavez St. | poolpartystudios.com
Picturebox
In addition to producing a range of cinematography projects from documentaries to commercials to branded content, Picturebox also offers a studio to shoot in. With 1400 square feet of space featuring a permanent cyclorama wall that can be painted any desired color, there’s plenty of room to create a variety of video or photography projects at this studio.
701 Tillery St. | pictureboxproductions.com
New Republic Studios
Formerly Spiderwood Studios, New Republic Studios is a massive creative campus that offers three buildings and 200 acres of backlot space along the Colorado River. The goal of the studio expansion, that was set into motion in 2017, is to create a space for all types of creative content to be produced for the film, gaming, and tech industries. Another notable feature of the campus is the versatile cabin that sits in the backlot and has been used in several films and commercials.
140 Utley Rd., Elgin TX | newrepublicstudios.com
Austin Studio Rental
Located in the Canopy complex, Austin Studio Rental is a production studio and office space among a creative community of makers and artists. In addition to the studio soundstage and three-wall cyclorama equipped for video and photography production, Austin Studio Rental offers office space to its renters. Get straight to work after filming in one of the seven personal desks available.
916 Springdale Rd. | austinstudiorental.com
Originator StudiosTucked away in a small complex just off Webberville Road, Originator Studios offers video production services and an 800 square foot studio space for video and photography. Perhaps the most unique feature at Originator Studios is the moving lighting grid that lowers all the way to the ground, eliminating the need for a ladder or additional equipment. The
custom-welded grid can lift up to five tons, making it reliable for a variety of configurations.
718 Northwestern Ave. | originatorstudios.com
