The majority of film productions use the island for its diverse locations. However, when a studio space or weather cover is needed, Kennaa is perfectly positioned to fulfill that need.

OFFICES 

Kennaa offers five fully furnished offices with a total of 8 phone lines, 6 of which are ISDN. These can be used in a variety of ways, ie. prop stores, green rooms, wardrobe etc. All offices are conveniently located next to the sound stage and there is ample parking for crew and facilities vehicles nearby.

There is also a pleasant picnic area which overlooks the St. John’s valley situated in front of the office complex.

THE ‘PURPLE HAYES STAGE’

The 4200 sq.ft. sound stage has recently been upgraded with industry standard sound proofing and lighting rigs, to specifications provided by Simon 'Purple' Hayes, a member of MAPS.

Simon has this to say about the facility:

"It has been an absolute pleasure shooting at Kennaa and both Director and Production are very thankful indeed that the original performances captured at the studio are of such high quality due to the complete sound proofing that none of the sound will have to be re-recorded. This protects the actors original performances and also saves a lot of money in the post production budget.I can honestly say that Purple Stage at Kennaa is as quiet as ANY of the studios at Pinewood or Shepperton. The stage is WELL within international sound stage acoustic tolerances-meaning itis properly SOUNDPROOFED, not sound treated or dampened or any of the other terms I have heard applied to certain other studio's on the island."

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

   The sound stage walls have 400mm of densely packed insulation contained by 12mm ply, securely fixed via a timber frame to the steel frame and perfectly level concrete floor.
   The roof is fixed through a steel bracket system allowing 600mm of densely packed insulation to give increased sound deadening properties. This is also lined with 12mm plywood.
   The roof and walls are lined with 75mm acoustic insulation (Rockwool Sound-Pro Insulation), and covered with a woven, studded, geotextile to give an extremely effective 'chesterfield sofa' effect.
   The frame has scaffold tubes welded to the roof trusses (6mm weld), giving a hanging point at 14 locations, with a load capability of 50Kg/m.
   An insulated service hatch (2ft x 2ft) allows cabling to run from outside, where a 10ft by 5ft shed has been constructed outside to house sound apparatus.
   There are 14 Double Power Points (240 Volt).

PROP STORAGE & CONSTRUCTION

Behind the stage, is a large, secure construction/storage space, suitable for props or set building with ample parking and large vehicle access.

Further parking suitable for Unit/Facilities Vehicles is situated behind the Equestrian Centre less than two minutes walk away.