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Totom – Set Construction for Film, TV and Live Events
For over 25 years, Totom has been delivering set and scenic construction for the film and TV industry, working closely with production designers and art departments to bring creative visions to screen and on location.
We work across feature films, TV drama, commercials, and live events: studio builds, location set construction, bespoke scenic construction, and experiential installations for global brands.
Based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, we are well placed to serve productions across London and the wider UK. Our fully equipped workshop handles projects of any scale, and we are happy to travel for the right brief.
As an Albert Initiative approved supplier, we use sustainable materials and practices as much as possible.
Our Services
Project Management • Carpentry • CNC • Metalwork • Poly Carving
Paint Shop • Scenic Art • Drafting • Transport Fleet • Construction Manager Facilities
Learn more about our services here: https://totom.co.uk/services/
Our Experience
Our work spans long-running series like Bad Girls and Silent Witness to recent productions including Scoop and Man vs Baby on Netflix, Hijack and Trying for Apple TV+, and Fleabag for the BBC.
Every project is different, and we adapt to the demands of each one: from working within a live hotel or an operational office building, to studio stages including Shepperton Studios and Ealing Studios.
We aim to make the process straightforward: clear communication, realistic timelines, and a finished result that reflects the designer's vision.
If you'd like to know more, contact us here.
Products / Services / Credits
- set construction
- scenery construction
- bespoke props
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- film set construction
- tv set construction
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- theatre set builder
- theatre prop builder
- tv prop builder
- film prop builder
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- Custom sets
- Experiential events
- Retail displays
- Window displays
- Visual merchandising
- Interactive displays
- Brand activation
- Temporary installations
- Event production
- Theatre sets
- Exhibition stands
- Commercial displays
- Showroom displays
- Display construction
- Promotional displays
- Model making
- Event décor
- Thematic displays
- Pop-up displays
- Immersive experiences
- Product displays
- Stage sets
- Custom props
- Holiday displays
- Scenic fabrication
- Seasonal displays
- Corporate events
- Event branding
- Trade show displays
- Promotional sets
- Christmas displays
- Christmas props
- Holiday set construction
- Festive installations
- Christmas window dressing
- Christmas event production
- Christmas retail experience
- Holiday experiential installations
- Festive window displays
- Scenic construction
- London
- Oxford
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- Reading
- Milton Keynes
- Slough
- Luton
- Aylesbury
- Guildford
- Southampton
- Cambridge
- Basingstoke
- Swindon
- Coventry
- Northampton
- Cheltenham
- Leicester
- Birmingham
- Woking
- Bristol
- Windsor
- Portsmouth
- Brighton
- Guildford
- Maidstone
- Peterborough
- Wolverhampton
- Norwich
- Bath
- Exeter
- Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
- Pinewood Studios
- Shepperton Studios
- Elstree Studios
- Ealing Studios
- 3 Mills Studios
- Shinfield Studios
- Wimbledon Studios
- Space Studios
- The Bottle Yard Studios
- Wolf Studios
- Digbeth Loc Studios
- Yorkshire Studios
- The Sharp Project
- Versa Studios
- Sunset Waltham Cross Studios
- Sky Studios Elstree
- Ashford International Studios
Team
| Name | Role | Telephone | |
| Danny Brown | General Manager | 07703 186243 |
Company News
The finished set is what an audience sees. What shapes it tends to remain invisible: site visits, archive research, technical comparison, and a close understanding of how actors will move through a space and what the construction needs to support. Our latest blog looks at how that research process works in practice, with examples from Cleaner, where early 3D modelling mapped structure and scale before the build began, and Man vs Baby, where the penthouse layout was developed around rehearsal patterns and comic timing.
Alongside the main piece, we've published a conversation with Production Designer Brian Sykes, who has worked with Totom across several productions. Brian begins each project not with what a set should look like, but with the story it needs to tell. His charcoal sketches, drawing on film, literature and landscape, develop atmosphere and mood long before technical decisions are made. For Life on Mars the influence was the oppressive concrete ceilings of All the President's Men. For Out of Her Mind it was Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In each case, research travels through drawing before it becomes something buildable.
Before the Build: How Research Shapes Set Construction
Production Designer Brian Sykes on Inspiration and Sketching
Totom specialises in set construction for film, television and live events, building studio sets, location scenery and bespoke scenic elements.
Television comedy is built on familiar spaces. The living room sofa, the kitchen table, the bar where characters gather at the end of the day. Our latest blog explores the set construction behind some of television's most recognisable comedy environments, from productions including Trying, The Good Life: Inside Out, Fleabag and Man vs Baby.
From refurbishing Nikki and Jason's kitchen for Series 4 of Trying to reflect a household that had grown, to recreating the Leadbetters' living room from archive stills alone for the 50th anniversary of The Good Life, to building a complete penthouse interior at OMA Studio X with the layout reverse-engineered around rehearsal and comic timing: the work is always in service of the performance. Totom worked closely with production designers across these productions to build environments where the comedy could land exactly as intended.
Where Comedy Happens
Totom specialises in set construction for film, television and live events, building studio sets, location scenery and bespoke scenic elements.
Not every set Totom builds is framed for camera. Our latest blog looks at the work that happens beyond the stage — hotel suites that function as real rooms, brand activations inside operational headquarters, parade floats moving through city streets, and retail installations ready for trade by morning. From the freestanding McLaren suite at Hilton, engineered to touch nothing and last months of guest use, to overnight installations at Lush on Oxford Street, the article explores what set construction demands when the audience is live, the venue is operational, and there is no opportunity for visible compromise.Beyond the Studio – Set Construction for Real-World Environments
Totom specialises in set construction for film, television and live events, building studio sets, location scenery and bespoke scenic elements.
Sustainability is widely discussed across the TV and film industry, but the real impact often comes from practical decisions made early in production. Our latest blog looks at where those decisions actually happen and how art departments, designers, and construction teams can reduce environmental impact through planning, reuse, and smarter material choices. Drawing on examples shared through the British Film Designers Guild’s Planet Positive Award and wider industry discussions, the article explores how early conversations about design, logistics, and build strategy can significantly reduce waste and unnecessary construction. It also looks at the growing role of reuse networks, prop hire, salvage organisations, and recycling routes that help materials find a second life beyond a single production.
At Totom, we support this approach by working closely with designers and productions to plan builds carefully, reuse materials where possible, and design sets that can be dismantled and redirected into reuse or recycling streams once filming ends.
Sustainability in TV and Film – Where Practical Decisions Are Made
Totom specialises in set construction for film, television and live events, building studio sets, location scenery and bespoke scenic elements.
At first glance, the luxury penthouse in Man Vs Baby looks like a real London apartment. In reality, the entire environment was constructed inside a studio, combining carpentry, scenic artistry, and clever material choices to create a believable high-end interior on screen.Our latest blog explores how the set was built, from the sweeping staircase and double-height living room to the marble finishes, gold detailing and scenic techniques used throughout the apartment. The design was developed by Production Designer Stéphane Collonge and constructed by the Totom team to create a space that felt architectural, warm and authentic for the Christmas storyline.
The article looks at how practical construction decisions and scenic finishes combine to create convincing on-screen environments, even when the materials behind the scenes are very different from what the camera suggests.
How the Man vs Baby penthouse set was built
Man vs Baby tv set construction project
Totom specialises in set construction for film, television and live events, building studio sets, location scenery and bespoke scenic elements.
Film and TV set construction by Totom
The Art Department doesn’t work in isolation. Across the industry there are organisations, networks, and events that help designers and technicians stay connected, develop their skills, and share knowledge. Our latest blog highlights several of the key groups supporting the production design community. The article looks at organisations such as the Production Designers Collective, the British Film Designers Guild, the Royal Television Society, and the Production Design Research and Education Network. Each contributes in different ways, from training and mentoring to research, events, and professional advocacy.
We also highlight industry gatherings such as Focus London and the Media Production & Technology Show, which provide opportunities to learn about new technologies, meet collaborators, and stay connected with developments across film and television production.
Resources and Organisations for the Art Department
Totom specialises in set construction for film, television and live events, building studio sets, location scenery and bespoke scenic elements.
Film and TV set construction by Totom
Virtual Production is becoming an important tool for the art department, working alongside traditional set construction to create convincing on-screen environments. Our latest blog explores how technologies like LED screens and Unreal Engine are being used on film and television productions, and where physical builds are still essential.Using examples from productions such as the Hijack studio set construction, the Cleaner film set construction, and the Haunting of the Queen Mary film sets, the article shows how constructed sets and digital environments can work together. In many cases the physical set provides the structure actors interact with, while Virtual Production screens extend the environment beyond the walls of the stage.
How the art department is using Virtual Production
Totom specialises in set construction for film and television, building studio sets, location scenery and scenic elements that integrate with modern production technologies.
At Totom, we know that strong collaboration between set construction teams and production designers is essential to bringing creative visions to life. Our latest blog explores how we work closely with designers to construct high-quality, immersive sets for film, TV, and events - balancing creative ambition with practical execution.From interpreting design sketches to selecting the right materials, our expert scenery construction team ensures that every element aligns with the designer’s vision, while staying on schedule and within budget. Whether it’s a fully built studio set, an on-location backdrop, or bespoke scenic elements, we bring decades of experience to every project.
Read the blog here or learn more about the Cleaner project here
Film and TV set construction by Totom
Totom provided set construction for the feature film Cleaner, released on 21st February 2025. Working closely with the production team, our workshop built a range of scenic elements that helped shape the film’s atmosphere and visual style.From detailed scenic finishes to practical builds designed for filming, the project combined craftsmanship with the practical requirements of a working set.
Cleaner film set construction project
Totom specialises in set construction for film and television, building studio sets, location scenery and bespoke scenic elements for productions and live events.
otom regularly builds sets on location for film and television productions, transforming real spaces into convincing on-screen environments. Our latest blog explores several projects where our team helped bring creative visions to life, including recreating the Buckingham Palace gates for Scoop and constructing scenic elements for The Beekeeper, Insomnia, and other productions.From replicas like Einstein’s hut to detailed scenic builds for contemporary dramas, the article shows how careful planning and practical construction allow locations to be adapted for filming.
Set construction on location for film and television
Totom specialises in set construction for film and TV productions, building studio sets, location scenery and bespoke scenic elements.
We're excited to announce that Totom played a key role in the production of ITV's highly anticipated drama Joan, which premieres on the 29th of September. Our talented team provided a range of scenic elements that help bring the 1980s world of Joan Hannington to life.Working closely with the show's production team, we contributed to the creation of immersive environments that will set the tone for the series. Keep an eye out for our work when Joan hits screens this Sunday!
Learn more about the sets we build for Joan here.
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