Facilities
Fathom Films has Northern California's largest underwater shooting facilities designed specifically for still, film, and video production. The facilities include two underwater tanks and a full HD editing suite, as well as a wide range of equipment for underwater productions.

For inquiries regarding facility rentals, please contact us.

Studio Sea

Studio Sea is our large in-ground tank. It is 18’ wide by 38’ long, with a constant depth of 9’. The tank interior is solid black so it won't interfere photographically. The Studio Sea underwater stage features the latest technology in filtration for crystal clear water. Ultraviolet sterilization keeps the water sparkling clean with very low levels of chlorine; this makes it a very comfortable environment to work in for both cast and crew. The tank can be heated to over 92º F.

Specs:

  • 18’ wide by 38’ long
  • Constant depth of 9’
  • 4’ wide x 3.5’ deep service ledge at the entry side
  • 44,100 gallons of water
  • Solid black interior
  • Latest technology in filtration for crystal clear water. Ultraviolet sterilization/ozone injection keeps the water sparkling clean with very low levels of chlorine (less than one part per million)
  • Can be heated to over 92º F with solar panels and heat pump system

Iara's Lagoon

Adjacent to Studio Sea, Iara's Lagoon is a 12’ x 12’ x 4’ deep above ground tank. It is an ideal tank for smaller productions and building sets. The smaller size of Iara's Lagoon makes it quick and easy to heat and filter, great for close up shots, and more comfortable for talent that isn't as experienced in water.

Specs:

  • 12’ wide by 12’ long
  • Constant depth of 5’
  • 5,600 gallons of water
  • Light blue interior
  • Can be heated to over 92º F with solar panels and heat pump system

Other amenities at Studio Sea and Iara's Lagoon:

  • Digital and 35mm underwater still cameras, super 16mm and 35mm underwater motion picture cameras, and digital HD underwater video cameras
  • Large selection of lighting instruments, both surface and underwater
  • Underwater green screen and various other u/w backdrops
  • HD video post production suite
  • Wireless broadband internet access
  • Changing room
  • Make-up station
  • Surface air supply with Hookah system
  • Scuba tank filling compressor
  • Scuba gear for four divers
  • Six 120 volt 20 amp outlets, two 240 volt 60 amp outlets – all GFCI protected
  • Twenty 12 Volt DC – 30 amp service outlets for cameras and lights
  • Dry sauna
  • Dry staging area adjacent to the underwater stage
  • Parking for up to 15 vehicles directly behind the studio

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Studio Sea
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Iara's Lagoon
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Video Shot in Iara's Lagoon