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15 February 2022

Elstree Studios Expansion Reaches New High

The expansion of Elstree Studios reached a major milestone this week as work was completed on the outer structures of the two new soundstages.

25 November 2021

Winning Name for Elstree Studio’s New Stages Announced

A name for Elstree Studios' landmark new soundstages has been chosen after more than 400 suggestions were submitted by residents and film and television fans nationwide.

24 May 2021

Elstree Studios Expansion gets underway

Hertsmere has taken one step closer towards cementing its reputation as the ‘British Hollywood’ as construction work on the expansion of Elstree Studios got underway this week.

10 November 2020

Brushstroke Make-Up and Hair Academy relocates to Elstree Studios

The Academy is opening a new training facility at Elstree Studios and is currently enrolling for courses starting March and September 2021, relocating from its previous home at Shepperton Studios.

22 October 2020

Elstree Studios first Studio to join Creative England’s Filming in England Partnership

Borehamwood-based Film and TV studio Elstree has become the first Studio to join Creative England’s new Filming in England Partnership.

9 July 2020

Sky Studios Elstree green-lit to start construction

Hertsmere Borough Council have given planning permission for the Legal and General development of major new studio complex, Sky Studios Elstree.

1 June 2020

Elstree Studios re-starts production recommending implementation of Industry guidelines

Elstree Studios is undertaking it's first production this week since the lock-down commenced almost three months ago, adhering to guidelines in place to protect the safety of staff and clients.

20 April 2020

Elstree Studios used for Emergency Ward Installation Vehicles

The film studios is providing a secure holding area for emergency ward installation vehicles responding to the COVID-19 outbreak.

16 March 2020

Elstree Studios’ response to COVID-19/ novel coronavirus

Film and Television Studio Elstree Studios has released a statement on their status concerning their response to the Coronavirus outbreak.

23 January 2020

Elstree Studios Expansion at Borehamwood and Sky Studios Elstree moves forward

Hertsmere Borough Council grant planning permission to Elstree Studios for two new superstages at the Elstree Studios Borehamwood site, and Sky reveal plans for new studio complex.

3 December 2019

Sky plan to build Major new Film & TV Studio at Elstree

Sky Studios Elstree is set to be a new leading European studio with 14 stages, providing over 2000 new jobs and £3bn production investment in UK creative sector expected in first five years alone

25 November 2019

BBC Studioworks extends Elstree Studios partnership

BBC Studioworks is continuing its successful partnership with Elstree Studios for another four years, until at least March 2024.

30 October 2019

Elstree Studios strengthens support of Green Initiatives

Elstree Studios have announced a review of their policies and procedures concerning their carbon footprint, and endeavours to improve their “green” credentials.

6 September 2019

Elstree Studios building two brand New Stages

The film studios are set to use former the Big Brother site for expansion, with two new stages to be made available to clients in 2020.

8 April 2018

Creative England hosts film industry networking evening

Hertfordshire ProConnect Networking Evening: Navigating the Film Festival Circuit on 11th April

14 March 2018

Elstree Studios launches Elstree Film Festival for young people

Elstree Film Studios and Elstree UTC to support young people with resources and expertise

7 February 2018

Industry Networking Evening: featuring a Practical Guide on Funding, Finance & Tax for Productions

Creative England are playing host to their next ever popular Hertfordshire ProConnect crew networking evening at Elstree Studios on Thursday, 22nd February from 06:30pm.

22 January 2018

Spotlight on…Elstree Studios: Heritage with its eye on the future

In its 90 year history, Elstree has been the studio of choice for many legendary producers and directors from Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick to Danny Boyle, Tom Hooper, Guy Ritchie and Matthew Vaughn.