Industrial locations for film and photo
Find factories, industrial halls, workshops, warehouses and commercial spaces for film, TV, advertising and photo productions.
An industrial location brings raw character to your shoot. Concrete, steel, brick and hall depth build a believable working world that gives camera and set room to breathe. Which hall, workshop or commercial space fits your production comes down to height, floor load, power supply and loading access.
What to check about the location
Hall height and columns
For establishing shots, truss and large lighting rigs the free height under beams, ducts and crane runways matters. Typical industrial halls sit at 6 to 12 m; check the column grid and usable camera axes so camera and lighting can work freely.
Floor load and forklift
Heavy gear, staging, vehicles or a forklift need a load-bearing industrial floor. Confirm the permitted load per m², whether a forklift or pallet truck is available and whether the floor needs marking or protection.
Three-phase power and runs
Larger lighting setups need more than household sockets. Ask about three-phase power (CEE 16/32/63 A), the number and position of outlets, spare load and the option to add a generator, including access for the generator.
Truck loading and access
The load-in decides usability: truck access, gate height and width, ground-level loading, ramp, parking and holding areas for gear, make-up and catering vehicles. Ask about permitted build times early.
When an industrial location is the right call
An industrial location shines when the scene needs a real working world rather than the neutral backdrop of a studio. The decisive question is whether the image lives on scale, depth and materiality. Concrete, steel and hall depth deliver a visual language a bare studio only reaches with extensive set building, and give crane, dolly and large lighting rigs the room they need. Once the hall earns its place visually, the next thing to settle is whether infrastructure and logistics can carry the plan.
The biggest lever is infrastructure. Before you inquire, clarify three-phase power and spare load, floor load capacity for vehicles and gear, truck access with gate dimensions, plus heating and sanitary facilities, since empty halls are cold in winter and often have no running water. The more is in place, the less you add on in generator, heating and logistics, which on the shoot day often saves more than the bare price difference.
Plan safety and conditions from the start. Industrial spaces need clear information on restricted areas, escape routes, fire protection and insurance; for haze, open fire, pyro or vehicles indoors, supervision or a fire-safety attendant is often required. Budgeting realistic set-up/strike days, cleaning and reinstatement avoids expensive overtime and renegotiation on set.
What this location is for
Advertising, automotive & brand film
Concrete, steel and hall depth instantly give advertising spots, automotive and brand films scale and credibility. Ideal when a product, a vehicle or a brand should be staged in a real working world rather than against a neutral backdrop, with room for crane, dolly and generous lighting rigs.
Music video, fashion & high-contrast
Rough surfaces, hard light and industrial depth make a strong stage for music videos and fashion editorials that want contrast and attitude. The hall delivers several camera axes for fast set changes within one shoot day, without moving between locations.
Stunt, action & vehicle scenes
Load-bearing floors, wide gates and ground-level access make industrial halls the first choice for vehicle shots, stunts and indoor action. If you want to drive cars in, build rigs or run larger effects, you find the space and routes here that outdoor shoots or studios often lack.
What does an industrial location cost as a filming location?
Industrial locations are offered as a day rate. What the market asks for a shooting day depends mainly on city and location, floor area and height, equipment, and season and weekday. As a rough guide for an industrial location in Germany:
- Small hall / workshop (up to 300 m²)
- from €1,000/day
- Mid-size industrial hall (300–1,000 m²)
- €2,000–3,500/day
- Large hall / industrial site (over 1,000 m²)
- €3,500–6,000/day
Indicative ranges from typical market listings, not fixed prices. The host sets the day rate; factors such as available power, on-site supervision or needed set-up and strike days affect the market level, but are not separate fees on SetScout.
What affects the price
- Location and city, plus accessibility for trucks and crew.
- Floor area, hall height, floor load and usable outer edges.
- Equipment such as three-phase power, forklift, heating and sanitary facilities.
- Production scale: season, weekday, shoot duration and logistics.
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