Interview Filming Location, Newark NJ
Now available for Documentaries, Branded Content, and Talking-Head Shoots
ODR Studios is the perfect fit for interview-based productions because it gives crews something that is surprisingly hard to find: a space that looks great on camera, sounds amazing, and is easy to work in.
Located in Newark, New Jersey, ODR Studios offers 10,000 sq. ft. across two floors inside a renovated 1920s transformer factory. For documentary teams, branded productions, and editorial crews, that means enough room to build a proper set-up without feeling cramped or compromising on look.
Interview productions usually need a few things to go well:
clean sound
enough room for lighting and camera positions
a backdrop with character that doesn’t distract
a calm environment for talent and crew
ODR delivers on all four.
The 2nd Floor Daylight Loft is especially useful for interviews. It has large factory windows, cement walls, beautiful natural light, and a 19-foot wooden truss ceiling. On camera, that creates a frame that feels polished and considered without looking overdesigned.
For crews that want more control, the 1st Floor Workshop gives you a completely different kind of environment. It is rawer, moodier, and easier to fully shape with lighting. That makes it a good option for more cinematic interviews, branded video pieces, or gritty documentary scenes that need a darker tone.
Why ODR works well for interview shoots
Two Distinct Shooting Environments
Ground Floor – Industrial Workshop
The 1st floor is better suited to shoots that need more production control and a grittier visual tone.
Key features include:
5,000 sq. ft. of space
industrial textures
drive-in garage access
room for large lighting and grip set-ups
staging and fabrication capability
This space works well for:
cinematic interviews
branded video shoots
documentary recreations
stylized talking-head content
Second Floor – Natural Daylight Loft
This floor is ideal for interviews that need a brighter, more open feel.
Key features include:
5,000 sq. ft. of unobstructed space
large factory windows
natural daylight
cement walls
19-foot wooden truss ceiling
heat and A/C
drive-in ramp access
This space works well for:
documentary interviews
founder interviews
editorial shoots
brand storytelling
multi-camera talking-head set-ups
More than one look in a single location
One of the biggest advantages of ODR is that crews can capture several looks without leaving the building.
Additional spaces include:
a vintage style office with a 1960s aesthetic
a chic private bathroom
a 700 sq. ft. boiler room with brick walls and industrial detail
walls of various colors and textures - cement, wood, patterned wallpaper
That flexibility is especially useful for documentary crews or branded productions that want variety within a single shoot day.
Ease of use for crews
ODR is not just visually strong. It is practical.
The studio regularly hosts interviews, podcasts, and documentaries, and sound on both floors is extremely well suited for sound-sensitive productions. There is also enough room for crew holding, equipment, catering, and movement throughout the day.
Access is straightforward too:
around 25 minutes from SoHo during counter-commute hours
8-minute walk from Newark Penn Station
10 to 15 minutes from Newark Airport
Parking and staging options are available for both smaller crews and larger productions.
Book ODR Studios for Interview Filming
If you’re looking for an interview filming location in New Jersey that gives you strong sound, visual character, and enough space to work properly, ODR Studios is available for bookings.
Contact us below.