What to Look for When Renting a Film Studio in Salt Lake City

July 1, 2025

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What to Look for When Renting a Film Studio in Salt Lake City

Whether you're shooting a commercial, a music video, or a narrative short, choosing the right studio space can make or break your production. Salt Lake City’s creative scene is thriving — but not all studios are created equal. So how do you know you're picking the right one?

Here’s a quick checklist of things to consider before booking your next shoot:

1. Cyc Wall or No Cyc Wall?

If you're aiming for clean, professional visuals — especially for product spots, fashion lookbooks, or branded content — a cyclorama wall is essential. It gives you that infinite background look that elevates any frame. Make sure the studio offers a well-maintained cyc with fresh paint and customizable options.

Pro tip: At Cutthroat, we offer a spacious white cyc wall with blackout capabilities — and we can pre-paint it to match your creative.

2. Studio That Works as Hard as You Do

Beyond just the walls, you’ll want a space with easy loading access, ample parking, and client-ready amenities like a green room, HMU station, and lounge space. Bonus if there’s a dedicated production office or space for a wardrobe setup.

You’ll find all of this and more at our South Salt Lake location — including fast WiFi, coffee, and space to breathe between takes.

3. On-Site Equipment Access

Every second counts on set. Instead of renting from three different vendors, choose a studio with in-house cinema gear, grip, lighting, and expendables. This minimizes downtime and gives your DP and gaffer the tools they need, fast.

At Cutthroat, we’ve got you covered with pre-loaded G&E carts, modifiers, C-stands, Aputure and Arri lights, and a 1-ton grip truck ready to go — on-site or on-location.

4. Support Staff That Gets It

You don’t just want a studio. You want a team who knows what it’s like to chase daylight, fight deadlines, and still deliver great work. Look for a rental partner who understands filmmaking — not just facilities.

We’ve been in your shoes — Cutthroat is built by filmmakers, for filmmakers. If you need a hand lighting, crewing up, or just grabbing a sandbag, we’re here for it.

5. Reputation, Not Just Real Estate

Studios that have hosted major productions, independent films, and viral shoots didn’t get lucky — they got it right. Look for social proof, past clients, and versatility across different kinds of projects.

Cutthroat has hosted everyone from indie filmmakers to national ad campaigns, YouTubers to music video crews. If your vision is bold, you’re in the right place.

Book Smarter. Shoot Better.

At Cutthroat, we designed our Salt Lake studio with the working filmmaker in mind — fully equipped, fuss-free, and flexible. Whether you're filming a branded doc, a slick TikTok ad, or a gritty music video, we’ve got the gear and the space to match your ambition.

🎬 Need a studio, a grip truck, or just solid gear that won’t flake on you? Get in touch now — and let’s roll.