Film & TV

Location-ready storage, wardrobe and green room conversions, plus catering cold chain for film & TV productions across Greater London

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Film & TV: Quietly Efficient Infrastructure for Fast-Moving Productions

On a fast-paced shoot, locations shift, call sheets change, and the kit list is constantly growing. Shipping Containers of London provides robust, location-ready infrastructure that keeps pace with your production, securing valuable assets, stabilising the cold chain, and creating calm, functional spaces where cast and crew can perform at their best.

Secure, Department-Ready Kit Storage That Moves With You

Protect valuable lighting, grip, camera, and props inside a 20ft hire container, positioned at the unit base or conveniently near set. For large-scale productions or long-running series, a 40ft unit can consolidate flight cases and bulky scenic elements. With high-security lock-boxes, custom racking, and internal lighting, a standard steel box is transformed into an organised, efficient store that allows your team to work safely and quickly, even on night shoots.

When handling oversized rigs or art department builds, specialised containers are essential. Top-load items with ease using an open-top unit, or transport assets with irregular footprints on sturdy flat-racks. Utilising the right format shortens turnaround times, reduces labour, and helps keep the shooting schedule on track.

Production-Ready Green Rooms, Wardrobe & Offices

Our container conversions are a game-changer on location. Working with Converted Containers, we create production-ready facilities: wardrobe continuity rooms with integrated rails and makeup stations; quiet, climate-controlled green rooms for the cast; and compact production offices with ample power, desks, and data points. These solid, secure spaces drop in, plug in, and provide a professional environment, eliminating the compromises of flapping gazebos or repurposed location corners.

A Reliable Cold Chain for Catering & HMU

Please maintain the integrity of your perishables and specialist supplies with our 20ft or 40ft refrigerated units. Positioned next to the catering truck or HMU area, they provide a stable, food-grade cold chain that minimises waste and simplifies compliance audits. It is one less variable to manage on a demanding shoot day, ensuring supplies for both craft services and sensitive prosthetics are kept in perfect condition.

Location-Savvy Logistics Across the Capital

We have extensive experience delivering in the unique environments of London film locations. Our logistics team plans for permits, road closures, and quiet hours near sound stages. Our HIAB crews deliver with quiet efficiency, providing clear RAMS and communicating effectively with your location manager. If your production is leapfrogging across multiple sites, we can sequence drops and collections precisely. For regular shuttles between a studio and a location, our container transport service keeps your assets moving in sync with the unit.

Strategic Choice: Hire for Shoots, Buy for Studios

Our procurement options are designed to match your production cycle. The flexibility of hiring is perfectly suited to the finite schedule of short shoots and pilot episodes. For long-running series or to build a studio's permanent asset inventory, purchasing a fleet of 20ft or 40ft units offers long-term value and allows for standardisation across all productions.

Can you deliver outside of standard hours to avoid disrupting a take?

Yes. We specialise in coordinating with location and production teams to schedule 'quiet hour' deliveries, either early in the morning or late at night, to protect sound. This process is detailed in our Delivery Guidelines, and we will tailor the RAMS to your specific set of protocols.

Do you offer fully-fitted green room and wardrobe conversions?

We do. Our Converted Containers service can incorporate all necessary features, including clothing rails, mirrors with makeup lighting, comfortable seating, insulation, and quiet climate control systems to create a functional and comfy space for cast and crew.

What is the best container for transporting oversized props or set pieces?

For items that require craning in from above, an open-top is the ideal choice. For those with irregular or wide bases, a flat-rack provides a secure platform. For particularly large elements, both are available in 40ft open-top and 40ft flat-rack versions.

Can you move our containers between different locations during the shoot?

Absolutely. We can schedule and manage unit moves via our container transport service. We will coordinate with your transport captain to ensure the container is repositioned efficiently, arriving at the next location along with the rest of the production convoy.