Rental studios and photo studios in NRW
For productions comparing rental studios, photo studios and controlled studios across Cologne, Düsseldorf, the Ruhr area and nearby NRW cities.
Film and photo studios across NRW, from daylight and loft studios to green screen, cyclorama and fully equipped production studios. Compare studios in several cities by floor area, equipment and production support.
Available locations
What to check in a filming location
Studio specs
Ask about daylight, blackout, HMI/LED options, cyclorama, green screen, ceiling rigging and acoustics.
Equipment and services
Check included equipment, rental add-ons, production office, make-up, wardrobe, kitchen and client areas.
Regional choice
Across NRW it pays to compare several production cities so you see more than just Cologne motifs.
Comparing and booking studios in NRW
NRW's studio landscape spreads across the Rhineland, the Ruhr and the Münsterland, each with different focal points. Big cities like Cologne and Düsseldorf bundle professional photo, film and green-screen studios, while the Ruhr adds large production spaces in converted industrial buildings. Through regional search you compare locations in one place and optimise by floor area, equipment and crew travel.
Choose the studio type around your production: daylight and a cyclorama for fashion and people, a clean green screen for advertising and VFX, enough ceiling height, power circuits and quiet acoustics for film. Region and equipment have a noticeable effect on the day rate, so ask specifically which gear is on hand at the studio and which you bring yourself.
A studio shoot itself needs no municipal filming permit; the rental agreement with the host is enough. Only once you use or close off adjacent public space does the respective municipality's permit come into play. Before booking, clarify the available production rooms, crew travel and whether you need to plan extra days for set-up and strike, since most studios are let per shoot day.
What does a rental studio in NRW cost?
Studio prices depend on floor area, equipment and region. Common guide rates per day:
- Compact studio
- from €800/day
- Mid-size studio with gear
- €1,000–2,000/day
- Large studio with cyclorama & crew
- €2,000–4,500/day
Indicative ranges from typical marketplace listings. The day rate is set by the host, so before enquiring, check which gear and cyclorama are included and how much prices differ by region.
What affects the price
- Floor area, ceiling height and an available cyclorama.
- Gear you bring: flash kit, continuous light, green screen, camera.
- Region within NRW and crew travel.
- Production rooms plus additional set-up and strike days.
Production and permit guidance
Studio bookings are usually private-space workflows, but exterior, street and public-area components still need local permit checks.
Regional shortlist
NRW searches should compare Cologne, Düsseldorf, the Ruhr area, Bonn and Wuppertal by visual fit and production logistics.
Studio fit
Check daylight, blackout, cyclorama, ceiling height, sound, load-in and room separation before comparing prices.
Check booking readiness
Before enquiring, what counts is the day rate, availability, usage windows and house rules. State your shoot dates, team size and any set-up/strike days up front so the host can make a firm offer.
Frequently asked questions
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List your location or studio as a filming location and reach productions searching specifically for motif, floor area and access in your region, with enquiries that actually fit your space.
