Studio operator Stage Fifty announces new partnership and plans Spanish expansion
As part of its growth plan, Stage Fifty has announced a new partnership with Universal Production Services which sees the latter become the exclusive lighting and equipment supplier for all Stage Fifty UK and European studios.
CEO of Stage Fifty, James Enright, said of the new collaboration: "Our partnership with Universal Production Services is a milestone for Stage Fifty. We're excited to be working with such a fantastic team whose unrivalled experience and knowledge align perfectly with our vision.
“Partnering with a company that is part of the iconic NBCUniversal family is truly an honour. This collaboration marks the next step in our journey to elevate the production experience for our clients.
"We're committed to providing exceptional audio-visual facilities across our sites and supporting productions with cutting-edge technology, equipment, and facilities to bring their creative projects to life. Ultimately, it's about giving our clients more choice on the lot."
Rob Garvie, senior director of Universal Production Services UK, added: "Joining our industry-leading lighting & rigging equipment and expertise with Stage Fifty's advanced facilities and forward-looking strategy will deliver a high-quality experience for the production community."
Stage Fifty also confirmed its plans to branch out into various European locations with the current plans including potential crew incentives to attract international productions to the Valencia and Murcia regions.
The company has two studios open in the UK, Winnersh and Farnborough, with planning permission approved for a third, Wycombe Film Studios.
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