The Big Shed

The Big Shed is a photographers and cinematographers dream space. Established 2004 with 5,000 sq ft of studio facilities, it has become one of Manchester’s favourite creative spaces. Located minutes from Manchester city centre, the M60 motorway, and the Metrolink tram network. Big Shed is the ideal space to shoot large sets, automotive photography, TV commercials, videos and 'overhead' shots. At Big Shed photographic hire studio we aim to be both helpful and efficient, allowing your production to run as smoothly as possible, whilst also being an enjoyable experience. Big shed has all the usual facilities you would expect (and some you wouldn’t) from a professional studio space for hire. See our facilities page for a full list, but just to give you a flavour of what we offer, here’s a selection: car parking for over 20 vehicles, ample space for generators and catering vehicles, 2 studios with infinity coves, a totally unique overhead shot facility, meeting rooms and much more. The Big Shed site also aims to be a useful source of reference for many of your shooting needs. There are links to various companies and suppliers of creative services and equipment as well as printable listings of freelance professionals with their contact numbers.If you would like to be included on future up dates of these lists then please contact us and we will gladly add your details. A PDF document with a selection of shots showing a car on the scoop. All the pics have been shot with a full frame DSLR. Lens sizes, shooting positions etc have been marked on the images for you to get an idea of what can be achieved in the main studio. A fantastic professional studio to work in and just hang out, it has a great atmosphere and is like a home from home for me as I’ve spent weeks here over the last few years! Facilities are brilliant, the ‘help factor’ is superb and it has everything you need. I’ll be back! We came to film a big block of episodes for our pre school science show after a great experience on the pilot. Our 3 week shoot has been a fantastic experience. Justin is a legend, helpful, creative and highly skilled at what he does. Big Shed is a gem of a studio and I would not hesitate to recommend! It's always a pleasure shooting at Big Shed. Justin always seems to have that little something extra that we sometimes find we need on a shoot, and it feels way more homely filming in here than other studios that we’ve used over the years. Top marks!

Shebby Mohamed
5 Star
I have hired this place on many occasions and Justin always looks after me and my teams. The services are on point. Changing room, kitchen facilities, toilets, waiting area. You name it. Its all there and clean and neat. Large range of light equipment available and the top view crane makes this place standout from others. Definitely worth trying this place out.
Friday 25th November 2022

Bearded Fellows
5 Star
We can't thank Big Shed enough for their production support over the last 8 years. Justin always gives 101% to ensure we have everything we need and that we (and our clients) are happy. He is professional, friendly, flexible, creative and fully 'gets it.' He always ads value and makes sure everyone has a fun day in the process. We always look forward to a day at The Big Shed and know that we are in safe hands.
Tuesday 15th June 2021

Simon Shergold
5 Star
Wonderful studio and Justin is a legend! So helpful and just a top top bloke in general! Couldn’t recommend more!
Friday 28th May 2021

James Arnold
5 Star
Great studio with lots of personality. Justin is very helpful and goes the extra mile. Would recommend.
Thursday 15th August 2019

Jon Parker Lee
5 Star
A really good studio. Everything to hand. Everything well kept. A nice atmosphere, in no small part due to the lovely and helpful owner, Justin.
Thursday 16th June 2016