Why Active Air Leads Australia in Film & TV Production Support
For more than 50 years, Active Air has supported Australia’s film studios, production houses, broadcasters, and on-location shoots with reliable, engineered temporary cooling, heating, ventilation, and power systems. Whether filming in a controlled studio environment, a temporary structure, or a remote location, we deliver the stability, comfort, and performance production teams rely on.
Our solutions protect equipment, maintain comfortable working conditions for cast and crew, support sensitive filming environments, and ensure production schedules stay on track — even during breakdowns, extreme weather, or high-demand shoots.
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What sets us apart is simple:
We don’t just supply equipment — we support your production from first call to final wrap.
Our Film & TV Production Climate & Power Services
Studio & On-Set Cooling
- Portable AC units
- High static units for large studios
- Chillers + AHUs for multi-stage facilities
- Spot coolers for equipment rooms, lighting rigs, and sensitive gear
Perfect for: studio shoots, sound stages, green rooms, wardrobe areas, and high-heat filming environments.
Temporary Heating
- Reverse-cycle systems
- Electric heaters
- Indirect diesel heaters
- Ducted heating for large indoor or temporary structures
Ideal for: winter shoots, early-morning call times, and maintaining comfort for cast and crew.
Supplementary Cooling for High-Heat Productions
- Additional cooling capacity for heavy lighting setups
- Temporary chillers for large studios
- Climate support for special effects environments
Ensuring: stable temperatures, equipment protection, and uninterrupted filming.
Ventilation & Airflow Management
- Extraction fans
- Commercial Fans
- Custom ducting solutions
Supporting: air-quality control, safe airflow, and comfort in enclosed sets, temporary structures, and high-occupancy filming environments.
Temporary Power & Distribution
- Generators
- Distribution boards
- Cabling
- On-site electrical installation
A complete, integrated solution — no need for multiple suppliers. We keep your production powered during outages, location shoots, or high-demand scenes.
Large-Scale Studio Cooling & Power
- Industrial chillers
- Air handling units
- Pump systems
- Multi-zone climate control
- High-capacity generators for studio-wide outages
Designed for: major film studios, TV networks, multi-stage facilities, and large-scale productions.
Our Process:
How We Deliver Seamless Production Support
1. Consultation & Production Assessment
We work with your production manager, studio operations team, or location crew to understand environmental needs, equipment sensitivity, and filming schedules.
2. Engineering & System Design
Our specialists calculate cooling/heating loads, airflow, ducting, and power requirements to design a system that performs flawlessly on set.
3. Logistics & Production Coordination
We coordinate delivery windows, bump-in/bump-out schedules, access routes, and integration with existing studio or location infrastructure.
4. Installation & Commissioning
Our technicians install, test, and commission all equipment to ensure stable performance before filming begins.
5. On-Site Monitoring & Support
For major productions, we provide on-site technicians or remote monitoring to ensure uninterrupted operation throughout the shoot.
6. Smooth Wrap & Demobilisation
We remove all equipment safely and efficiently, leaving the site clean and ready for the next production phase.
Why Film & TV Productions Choose Active Air
What Makes Active Air the Leader
- Specialist Production Expertise Decades of experience supporting film studios, TV networks, production houses, and on-location shoots.
- Engineered Solutions, Not Guesswork Every system is designed by climate and power specialists who calculate load, airflow, ducting, and power requirements to ensure perfect filming conditions.
- Premium, Production-Ready Equipment Quiet, efficient, modern units designed to operate seamlessly without disrupting audio, lighting, or on-set ambience.
- Turnkey Delivery & Installation We manage everything — logistics, power distribution, ducting, commissioning, and on-set support.
- National Coverage, 24/7 Support A national fleet and rapid-response teams ensure your production stays on schedule, no matter the location.
- Trusted by Australia’s Leading Studios & Networks Long-standing partnerships with film studios, broadcasters, production companies, and major content creators.