Arts

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Film and Photo

What are the room hire rates for the Otto Room for film and photo shoots?

The venue operates on a dry hire basis with rates varying by duration and day of the week. For exclusive hire of the full venue (including the Otto Room), weekday rates start from £2,200+VAT for a 10-hour hire, with Saturday rates starting from £5,000+VAT. Specific rates for individual room hire of the Otto Room are available upon request through their rate grid.

What is the capacity and setup of the Otto Room for filming and photography?

The Otto Room can accommodate up to 20 guests standing and is offered unfurnished as a blank canvas space. Located on the ground floor overlooking Bloomsbury Street, it provides natural light and flexibility for film and photo productions.

What mandatory additional costs apply to film and photo bookings?

All bookings include a post-event cleaning fee of £250+VAT per clean. Additional costs may include furniture wear and tear fee of £200+VAT if furniture is brought in, extra hours at £150+VAT per hour beyond the standard hire period, and late night licence at £120+VAT if filming extends beyond standard hours.

Does 34 Bloomsbury provide equipment or catering services for productions?

The venue is a dry hire space and does not provide catering services in-house, but they can connect you with their preferred suppliers. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi and built-in SONOS sound system, but other production equipment would need to be arranged separately.

What are the standard hire hours and overtime charges?

Standard hire packages are based on either 5-hour or 10-hour day rates. If you need to extend beyond these hours, there is an additional charge of £150+VAT per hour on top of the base day rate.

Are there restrictions on furniture and setup for film/photo shoots?

The Otto Room is offered unfurnished, giving you complete flexibility for your setup. If you bring in furniture, a furniture wear and tear fee of £200+VAT applies, and there may be additional crew charges for moving furniture depending on your requirements.

What back-of-house facilities are available for production teams?

When booking exclusive hire (which includes the Otto Room), you get access to one back-of-house room in the basement that can be used for storage, equipment, or catering preparation.

How far in advance do I need to book and what is the payment process?

Booking timelines vary based on availability, but the venue can accommodate last-minute requests depending on their schedule. Payment terms and booking procedures are confirmed upon enquiry, with specific requirements varying by event size and duration.

Can I access other areas of the venue if I book the Otto Room?

The Otto Room can be booked individually or as part of exclusive venue hire. For full venue access including the Morrell Room, Woolf Room, and Evelyn Room across two floors, exclusive hire rates apply starting from £2,200+VAT for weekdays.

What are the minimum spend requirements and budget considerations?

Based on previous enquiries, the venue typically works with budgets starting from around £2,000+VAT for smaller productions. They have indicated they cannot accommodate very low budget requests (under £500), and rates vary significantly between weekdays and weekends.