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Post-production in Paris: studios, rooms, rates and workflow
To post-produce a film in Paris, you rent an equipped room by the half-day, day, week or month. ForCut is a Paris post-production studio with 8 rooms across two sites, Bastille (Paris 12) and République (Paris 10): editing, grading, 5.1 mixing and screening. From €80 incl. VAT per half-day.
Post-production steps and where to do them
| Step | What you need | ForCut room | Installed software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logging, picture editing | Powerful workstation, two displays, TV output, stereo monitoring | Bastille edit suite, République Rooms 1, 2 and 3 | Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro |
| Assistant editing, sync, conform | Access to shared media | République Room 2 (Avid Nexis SAN) | Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve |
| Grading, finishing | Calibrated reference monitor, controlled light, video I/O | Bastille Grading & Finishing suite, République Room 45 | DaVinci Resolve Studio |
| Sound editing, premix, 5.1 mix | 5.1 monitoring, treated room | République Room 45 | Pro Tools, Fairlight |
| Screening, sign-off | Big screen or OLED TV, all formats | Bastille viewing lounge, République screening room | ProRes, Avid, UHD Blu-ray, web files |
| Exports, masters, DCP | Fast machine, QC | All rooms | DaVinci Resolve Studio, Media Encoder |
Two post-production studios in Paris: Bastille or République?
| Studio Bastille | Studio République | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 3 rue Charles Baudelaire, 75012 Paris | 42 rue des Vinaigriers, 75010 Paris |
| Metro | Ledru-Rollin (line 8), walking distance to Bastille and Gare de Lyon | Jacques Bonsergent (line 5), République (lines 3, 5, 8, 9) |
| Rooms | Edit suite, Grading & Finishing, Premium under the roofs | 5 rooms: Room 45 (screening, grading, 5.1 sound), Rooms 1, 2, 3, Room 6 on the courtyard |
| Best for | Self-sufficient editors and colourists, shorts, commercials, music videos, documentaries | Features, series, editing + assistant + sound teams |
| Access | Self-service 24/7 with a personal code | By booking |
| Booking | Online, instant payment | Quote, confirmed by our team |
| From | €80 incl. VAT per half-day | €140 excl. VAT per day |
How much does a post-production room cost in Paris?
ForCut public rates as of 31 October 2026. Weekly and monthly rates apply automatically in the instant quote.
| Room | Half-day (4 h) | Day (8 h) | Week (5 days) | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edit suite, Bastille | €80 incl. VAT | €120 | €600 | €2,000 |
| Grading & Finishing, Bastille | €110 incl. VAT | €180 | €800 | €2,650 |
| Premium under the roofs, Bastille | not available | on quote | on quote | |
| République rooms | not available | from €140 excl. VAT | discounts on quote | |
| Bastille viewing lounge (65" OLED) | €80 incl. VAT for 2 hours, €300 incl. VAT per day | |||
Features and series: degressive rates and payment schedule on request. Eligible for the French film tax credit and TRIP (international tax rebate).
How to choose a post-production studio in Paris
- Calibration. A calibrated reference monitor and controlled light for grading.
- Official licences. Up-to-date DaVinci Resolve Studio, Avid and Creative Cloud.
- Shared storage. Essential when several people work on the same media.
- Media security. Secure network, closed rooms, machines wiped after long projects.
- Hours. 24/7 access saves days when delivery gets close.
- Acoustics. Isolated rooms to listen properly.
- Transport. Metro a few minutes away for the crew and producers.
How a session works at ForCut
- Book online (Bastille) or request a quote (République).
- Get your access code and practical details by email.
- Bring your drive and media: 15-minute start-up assistance is included.
- Use your personal plugins if needed (iLok, etc.).
- At the end, export, back up and leave with your files.
More: your first session at ForCut and post-production rooms for international crews.
FAQ
How much does a post-production room cost in Paris?
At ForCut, an edit suite costs €80 incl. VAT per half-day and €120 per day at Studio Bastille; the grading suite €110 per half-day and €180 per day. At Studio République, rooms start at €140 excl. VAT per day. Weekly and monthly rates are lower.
What is the difference between a post-production studio and a post house?
A post house sells a full service with its own staff. A studio like ForCut rents equipped rooms: you bring your editor, colourist or mixer. A technician or ongoing assistance can be added on quote.
Where are the ForCut studios in Paris?
Studio Bastille: 3 rue Charles Baudelaire, Paris 12, metro Ledru-Rollin. Studio République: 42 rue des Vinaigriers, Paris 10, metro Jacques Bonsergent or République.
Can I grade and mix 5.1 in the same place?
Yes, at Studio République: Room 45 combines screening, DaVinci Resolve Studio grading and 5.1 sound with Pro Tools and Fairlight, on Avid Nexis shared storage.
Can I work at night or at weekends?
Yes. Studio Bastille is open 24/7 with a personal code sent after booking.
Can foreign productions post in Paris at ForCut?
Yes. Rooms are ready to use and projects may qualify for TRIP, the French international tax rebate.