Discover Studio 1, a hidden treasure nestled in Footscray’s Cotton Mills. soundproof venue is ideal for professional services, equipped with a green screen and kitchen for all your cinematic needs. Bring your vision to life in this unique.
The Lens Cartel Studio
Located in the iconic Docklands Cotton Mills business park in Footscray, this studio has been built as a soundproof environment for video/film shoots. Facilities include a green screen and a full kitchen to accommodate any food photography/video production you can imagine.
Location
Address
91 Moreland Street,
Footscray, 3011
Access Hours
Monday – Sunday 7am – 10pm
Getting here
Transport options
Bus or Train
Approx. floor space
126m2
Capacity
10 people
Ceiling height
Very high (4m+)
Audience
40
FEATURES
Access features
- Load in access
- Double doorways
Specialist features
- 3 Phase / 20 Amp Outlet
- Backdrop rolls
- Dark Room
- Drop-down blue and green screens
- Hair and makeup area
- Lights on stands
- Reflector umbrellas
Accessibility features
- Accessible public transport
- Accessible parking
- Accessible path to entrance from parking or public transport
- Accessible stage and backstage area
- Accessible toilets
- Adjustable lighting
- Alarm system with sound and visual cues
- Doors wide enough to cater to people in wheelchairs (1100mm+)
- Hearing loop
- Quiet areas or spaces
- Relaxed or sensory friendly environment
- Well-lit at night
- Wheelchair access (full space)
General features
- Non-gendered toilets
- CCTV Monitoring
- Change Room
- Lockable space
- Shower
- 24/7 access
- Air conditioning
- Free wifi
- Fridge
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Storage
- Toilets
- Queer friendly
Equipment
Stands and Tripods
VIEW EQUIPMENT
- Sand Bag 10Kg $5
- Lighting Stand $10
- Manfrotto 008 Cine Stand Steel $30
- Manfrotto 420B Boom Stand Black $20
- Manfrotto Boom and Stand $80
- Tripods with head and plate $50
- Assorted Poles $10
- Background Support System $30
- Studio Stand $80
Studio Flash
VIEW EQUIPMENT
- Elinchrom RX600 Flash $60
- Elinchrom Digital 2400 RX Floor Pack $90
- Elinchrom SE Flash Head 2400ws $50
- Elinchrom Ring Flash 2400ws $80
Studio Flash Accessories
VIEW EQUIPMENT
- Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox 70x70cm $35
- Elinchrom Skyport Universal Set $10
- Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox Deep Octa 100cm $40
- Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox Octa 135cm $50
- Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox 130x50cm $35
- Elinchrom Indirect Strip Softbox 33x175cm $80
- Elinchrom Indirect Octa Litebank Softbox 170cm $80
- Ring flash Beauty Dish large $80
- Ring flash Beauty Dish small $70
- Elinchrom Reflector Softlite 70cm Beauty Dish $50
- Elinchrom Reflector Softlite 50cm Beauty Dish $40
FAQ’s
COVID PROTOCOLS
You will find automatic hand sanitisers & thermometers at each of our locations. We’ve also got cleaning stations with disinfectant and cloths should you want to wipe down any surfaces to be doubly sure.
WEEKEND ACCESS
Sure! We are available 7 days a week for bookings.
BOOKINGS
You know what to do… call, SMS, email, fill in our enquiry form or even send us a postcard.
FILM/VIDEO SHOOTS
Our Footscray studio was built with you in mind. We’re not a soundstage but we are definitely the next best thing.
MINIMUM HIRE
We are extremely flexible and cater for a variety of different projects. Typically people hire for half, full or multiples days.
INSURANCE
You will need the basic standard $10,000,000 in public liability cover. Ask your insurer for a Certificate of Currency and send us a copy. That’s all we need.
CLEANING
To avoid a cleaning charge make sure you clean the studio before you go… or bring your mum to do it for you. The charge is typically $150 + GST but if you leave a heap we will charge a heap.
CYCLORAMA
If you need a super fresh cyc painted just for you, labour & paint is $150+GST.
LARGE ITEMS
We can definitely accommodate delivery of large bulky items. Give us a call and we will let you know which studio will be best suited for your project.
AIRPORT ACCESS
All our studios are on the airport side of the city. Each is only about 20km away and you’ll be rockin the freeway all the way! If you flew in on a private jet then THAT airport is even closer.
PAYMENTS & CANCELLATIONS
To confirm your booking we need payment in full. We can do Credit Card, Direct Deposit or even cash but not 1st born children or your dad’s ‘Rolax’ watch. If you need to cancel, refunds are super quick and easy. You know the drill though, we need at least 24 hours notice if you would like a full refund.
EQUIPMENT
Head on over to our Services page. We’ve got all the details there.
PROP HIRE
Head on over to our Services page. We’ve got all the details there.
CATERING
Head on over to our Services page. We’ve got all the details there.
ACCESSIBILITY
Footscray is a dream, with G37 an excellent sound studio and G49 upstairs with plenty of daylight. G19 is well workable. Tell us about your needs and we will put you in the right space.
PARKING
Lots of on street parking, All Day, 4 Hr and 2 Hr. If you’re looking for where to park a Gaffa Truck you’re probably a producer. Check out this pack we made just for you! We’ve got a couple of options for gaffas though give us a call to discuss.
PRODUCER'S INFO
The crew would fall apart without you! This pack has all the info only you would think to ask.