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Dramatic Entrances For Film Scenes

A great film always captivates its audience from the very first scene- and the same goes for first impressions when scouting shoot locations. We're talking dramatic or bold, with features that can greet film crew before owners even do. Whether it's a grand driveway, extensive grounds or floor-to-ceiling glass and a stunning chandelier, we have a location library full of houses that are guaranteed to grab your audience's eyes.
Location Creation The Hamptons Entrance Hall

We look at:

  1. Binfield
  2. College Road
  3. Kingston Glass House
  4. The Butter Factory
  5. The Hamptons
  6. Melrose

Binfield Court

Let’s start with one of our largest film homes located in Bracknell. Anticipation builds as you enter this property, through the automatic gates and down the extended driveway. Upon arrival, you’re welcomed by a serene pond, tennis court, elegant pergola, heli-pad and lush, manicured grounds. It is jaw dropping before you even step foot inside.

  • Location Creation Binfield Court Front Of Prop

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  • Location Creation Binfield Court Front Of Prop

    R3Photography Ltd

College Road

Perfect for large scale filming- College Road in Dulwich, greets you with a super spacious entrance. You’re welcomed with a grand entrance hall with high-ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, a grand piano and statement furniture pieces like the lips sofa and huge lighting fixture. Plenty of room for your crew and you haven’t even seen the annexe yet!

  • Location Creation College Road Reception

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  • Location Creation College Road Entrance Hall

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Kingston Glass House

Kingston Glass House has a dramatic entrance inside and out. On entering the property gates, you’re immediately met with the unique, architectural building style, built to showcase the stunning glass façade. Then you step inside and natural light floods the space, spotlighting the beautiful staircase. Consider your scene already set.

  • Location Creation Kingston Glass Stairs

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  • Location Creation Kingston Glass Entrance

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The Butter Factory

Located in East London, SE5; we present to you one of our quirkiest film locations- The Butter Factory studio with a rooftop and iconic London views. What you see when you strut inside, is quite literally what you get: a beautiful, industrial space that is decorated, lit, ready to roll. Lights, camera, action!

  • Location Creation The Butter Factory Front Of Property

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  • Location Creation The Butter Factory Overview

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The Hamptons

This shoot location in Cobham, Surrey, welcomes its visitors with a statement bifurcated staircase, the kind of entrance that already sets the scene. Perfect for if you want to shoot something like the Bridgerton or The Titanic, capturing grandeur from scene one.

  • Location Creation The Hamptons Exterior

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  • Location Creation The Hamptons Entrance Hall

    R3Photography Ltd

Melrose House

Melrose House is a shoot location in Chiswick, and it presents a grand entrance, both inside and out. It has large white steps leading you up to the home, then you’re greeted with a flood of light, large glass windows and a dramatic, central staircase. It is simply picture-perfect.

  • Melrose House

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  • Location Creation Melrose House Staircase

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