Direct Photographic are pleased to introduce its latest Studio Partner, Island Studios.

Island Studios operates a network of professional studio facilities incorporating complexes in London, Manchester, Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Island Studios core business revolves around live action commercials for film and television. Island Studios are frequently used by photographers shooting stills campaigns alongside the live action crews; sharing sets or utilising another stage to optimise talent’s time. The studios are also popular with photographers that require larger studios than those available in traditional photographic studios.

The three West London based complexes offer 11 stages ranging from 1350 m2 (150ft by 100ft) to 182m2 (45ft by 45ft) the clear heights ranging from (9.45m/31ft to 6m/19.5ft), conveniently close to the centre of town and well served by public transport.

The South African Island Studios operation offers three stages in Cape Town, ranging from 322m2 (3456sq ft) to 536m2 (5760sq ft) and a choice of two stages in Johannesburg 420m2 (4512sq ft) and 617m2 (6650sq ft).

Island Studios stages all provide drive-in access and all are equipped with either white coves or white canvas cyclorama backings, the stages are all provided with dedicated hair and make-up, wardrobe and production offices plus a full catering service.

Direct Photographic is delighted to be supporting Island Studios with the same range of high quality equipment and service that we make available to all our Studio Partners.

Island Studios large but comfortable spaces, personal service and flexibility make the stages an extremely useful addition to the Direct Photographic portfolio of shooting spaces.

For booking details and pricing information or to arrange a viewing at Island Studios UK please call +44 (0)20 8956 5600 or email pauline.fenner@islandstudios.net

For Island Studios South African enquiries, please call +27 (0)21 529 4210 or email cape@islandstudios.net