New England Studios

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New England Studios is a film production facility located in Devens, Massachusetts. [1] Established in 2012, it has quickly become a prominent hub for the film and television industry in the New England region. [2] The studio is known for its modern facilities, versatile soundstages, central location in New England, and on-site rental department.

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History

New England Studios was founded with the goal of offering a state-of-the-art production space outside of traditional film centers like Hollywood. [3] Construction of the studio began in 2012, [3] and it officially opened its doors to filmmakers and production teams in 2014. [1] The strategic location in Devens offers access to both urban and natural settings, [4] providing filmmakers with diverse shooting locations within a short distance.

Facilities

NE Studios is built on 15.7 acres of secluded land in Devens, MA. [5]

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Stage Interior

Sound stages

Mill space

Office space

Notable productions

These productions either shot on stage and/or G&E equipment packages were provided.

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