Studio West

“Ever wondered what it takes to make a Hollywood blockbuster?” Studio West in Auckland is more than just a film studio. It’s a place where dreams are built. Studio West opened in 1996. It’s a family-run business. Husband and wife team Murray and Margaret Sweetman started it. It’s located in Glen Eden. That’s twenty minutes from Auckland’s city center. The studio quickly gained recognition. It became a major player in New Zealand’s film industry. Studio West even filmed Power Rangers from 2002. This boosted the studio’s profile worldwide. Imagine the hustle and bustle of filming. The sound of cameras rolling. The actors in costume. Studio West boasts impressive facilities. It has multiple sound stages. There’s also warehouse space for set construction. There are offices and support facilities for the whole crew. Makeup artists. Costume designers. Everyone works together seamlessly. Skot Bright. He’s a producer. He worked on Zombies 4 at Studio West. He loved the studio’s facilities. He also praised the accommodating team. Honor Byrne is a line producer. She’s worked there for years. She loves the central location and the great facilities. Mark Katchur is an executive producer. He worked on M3GAN2 at Studio West. He used multiple stages simultaneously. This made production more efficient. Annie Weston is a line producer. She worked on Chief of War and M3GAN2. She describes Studio West as a home away from home. It’s the perfect size for small to medium international productions. The studio is constantly expanding. It added a huge new sound stage in 2022. This is now the largest purpose-built sound stage in Auckland. It’s 3400 square meters. Future plans include a fifth stage. This will make Studio West even more of a powerhouse in the film industry. So next time you see a movie filmed in New Zealand. Remember Studio West in Auckland. It’s where magic happens. It’s where dreams take shape. It is a vital part of Auckland’s thriving film community.