West London Film Studios

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West London Film Studios
West London Film Studios
Alternative namesWLFS
General information
TypeFilm and television studios
Location Hayes, Middlesex, England
AddressSpringfield Road,
Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0RG
CountryEngland
Coordinates 51°30′35″N0°23′52″W / 51.509667°N 0.397831°W / 51.509667; -0.397831
OpeningMay 2014
Owner Frank Khalid
ManagementMatilda Wylie
Website

West London Film Studios (WLFS) is a British film studio and television studio complex located in Hayes, London.

Contents

The studios cater to small and large productions; for films, television shows, TV adverts and photo shoots.

History

Frank Khalid bought the studios in 2005. The studios did not officially open as West London Film Studios until 18 May 2014. Actor Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman in U.S. TV-drama Breaking Bad , joined Frank Khalid to cut the ribbon at the official opening of WLFS. [1]

Facilities

WLFS has 105,000 square feet of studio-space, including six stages, office-space, prop stores and construction space.

WLFS offers The Hospital Location: the only medical film studios located in the United Kingdom dedicated to providing sets for all things related to medicine. [2] Productions which have used The Hospital Location include Luther , Silent Witness , and Topsy and Tim . Walkers snack foods have also used the facility.

WLFS was also home to MADE Entertainment [3] which is a charity which creates film, TV & video production projects for marginalised groups.

Productions

Examples of productions shot or partly-shot at WLFS include: [4]

Film

Television

Commercials

Commercials which have been at West London Film Studios through their respective agencies:

Music

Bands or artists which have been at West London Film Studios include:

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