Newark, NJ — 25 min from Manhattan
Production Studio Near Newark Airport
Fly your crew into Newark and shoot 10 to 15 minutes from the airport: two 5,000 sq ft floors, a drive-in ramp, and holding and catering space under one roof.
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A Production Base for Out-of-Town Crews
Coming from Atlanta, Maryland, Connecticut or Pennsylvania? Fly into Newark and you can be loading in at ODR Studios 10 to 15 minutes after you leave the airport, without crossing into Manhattan traffic for every shoot day.
ODR is a 10,000 sq ft studio in a renovated factory in Newark’s Ironbound. The 2nd Floor Daylight Loft has 19 ft wooden truss ceilings and big factory windows, and the 1st Floor Workshop can be fully blacked out, day or night, with steel beams to rig from. A drive-in ramp brings gear, picture cars and set pieces straight in.
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Studio Features
What Visiting Productions Get at ODR
10–15 Min from the Airport
Newark Airport is 10 to 15 minutes away, and Newark Penn Station is an 8-minute walk from the studio.
Two 5,000 Sq Ft Floors
A daylight loft with 19 ft truss ceilings upstairs and a column-free industrial workshop downstairs, bookable separately or together.
Drive-In Ramp & Loading Zone
Drive gear, picture cars and set pieces straight in, with a loading zone at the door for trucks.
Production Power
A 300 amp CineBox, plus a 100A 3-phase distro, lunchboxes and Bates extensions on the 2nd Floor.
Holding & Catering
Talent holding, hair and makeup, wardrobe, crew catering and a production office in the same building.
Blackout & Rigging
The 1st Floor Workshop blacks out fully, day or night, with steel beams to rig lights and effects from.
Inside ODR
Crews at Work in Newark
Productions
Who Flies In to Shoot Here
Commercials
Agency and brand crews who want a versatile studio close to the airport for one- or multi-day shoots.
Film & TV
Feature, episodic and short-film units needing loft, workshop and support space in one building.
Music Videos
Artists and directors flying in for a quick turnaround with drive-in access and multiple looks.
Corporate & Interviews
Corporate, training and interview shoots for teams traveling in from out of state.
Documentary
Documentary crews shooting sit-down interviews and b-roll in quiet, characterful spaces.
Photo Campaigns
Photographers and brands shooting multiple setups in natural light or a fully controlled workshop.
Getting Here
From the Runway to the Set
Newark Airport is 10 to 15 minutes from 89 Madison Street. Newark Penn Station is an 8-minute walk, and Manhattan is about 25 minutes by car.
There’s a loading zone at the studio for trucks and gear. Crew can park in the paid lot directly opposite the studio or in a parking structure two blocks away.
Planning Your Shoot
Tell Us What You’re Bringing
Send your dates, crew size and shot list, and we’ll suggest the right floors and support spaces. See how we handle production holding and catering, or the full specs of our film and TV production studio.
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Newark Airport Production Questions
How far is ODR Studios from Newark Airport?
About 10 to 15 minutes by car, so a crew can land, collect gear and be loading in at the studio soon after.
How far is the studio from Manhattan?
About 25 minutes from Manhattan by car. Newark Penn Station is an 8-minute walk from the studio.
Where can trucks and crew park?
There is a loading zone at the studio for trucks and gear. Crew can park in the paid lot directly opposite the studio or in a parking structure two blocks away. There is no on-site parking.
Is there space for holding, hair and makeup and catering?
Yes. Talent holding, hair and makeup, wardrobe, crew catering and a production office can all be set up in the same building. Outside caterers are welcome; there is a prep area rather than a full commercial kitchen.
What power is available?
There is a 300 amp CineBox. The 2nd Floor Loft also has a 100A 3-phase distro, two 100A lunchboxes and four 50 ft Bates extensions.
Can the space be blacked out?
Yes. The 1st Floor Workshop can be fully blacked out, day or night, and has steel beams to rig from. The 2nd Floor Loft can also be blacked out when you need a controlled lighting setup.
How do I book?
Send your dates, crew size and shot list through the Work With Us page or to hello@odrstudios.com, and we’ll send a quote.
Book a Production Studio Near Newark Airport
Tell us your dates and crew size, and we’ll send a quote. 10–15 minutes from Newark Airport, 25 minutes from Manhattan.
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