Great crew, great space, plenty of street parking, lots of space and the owner is vegan! What more…read morecould you ask for.

Pollution Studios is awesome. They have been my source for grip and electric on almost every…read moreproject i've ever done. They are always super nice guys and very easy to work with. They have always been willing to work with me to get me what I need and at the price I need it. They have even come in on SUNDAY just to let me grab some emergency items (though I did return the favor with a cold 12-pack). Awesome dudes. solid gear. Just good people to know. And way easier to get to than some places in the valley i've had to shoot at. Only 15 min from my place in silverlake.

I had a performance here once...didn't know what to expect...but you gotta love surprises. It's in…read morethe outer ends of DTLA so you shouldn't deal with a lot of hustle and bustle of people. Ambiance It's definitely an El Lay type of thing...random yet cool. Street parking which can generally get, it can get pretty busy though You walk into a run downed building but inside are artistic rooms with a dance floor and photo op spots. There's a bar that opens depending on the event. Pretty spacious for a good 50+ people. The events I've been (parties, dance sessions, and competitions) have been pretty good vibes. Great place to film, host dance sessions, or photo shoots. Customer Service - The owners are friendly and cool Can't complain here! TL;DR Overall 5 Stars. I dig this spot. It's certainly one of a kind. If you need a spot to film, host dance sessions, or shoot photos, this is your place. Notables * Their bathroom is amazing

Our team rented the whole space for a photo shoot and we are really glad we did! We had scouted a…read morefew locations in downtown but the Creatington space had the best vibe. Plenty of crew parking, easy set up and breakdown and the staff was really helpful and friendly. We will be using this space for future shoots and video work. If you are looking for an open customizable space to transform and make art, look no further!

Who better to give my first review to than Atomic Studios. I have used them on 5 different…read moreproductions now and I couldn't ask for a more helpful or accommodating location to shoot at. Phil and Daniel go above and beyond to make sure that your shoot is a success. Not only is the huge studio space equipped with awesome equipment, but it's an extremely comfortable environment to work in. They never put pressure on you to hurry up and get out, or charge you more for each piece of equipment you use, or have strange fees popping out of nowhere. What you get charged is exactly what they say you'll be charged. As a independent producer, having no hidden fees is exactly what I need to hear! This studio has a HUGE pre-lit green screen, and HUGE white cyc, tons of flats, fabric, props, set dressing, state of the art equipment...the whole works. It really can be a one stop shop if you know how to shoot in a studio. You get a free build day, and a full 24 hours to shoot on your shoot day. So even if you want to bring in a build team and then bring in your full crew after, you have plenty of time and don't feel like you're getting charged by the hour. I'll post some photos from some of my shoots if anyone is interested in seeing what can be done there. It can be completely transformed into so many different looks. If I need a studio, I always know who to call. The flexibility and relaxed vibe of this place makes it a no brainer. I'm a fan :)

Finally! A full service, creative, positive-energy-filled studio space. Phil Guye, the owner is a…read morewealth of knowledge, experience, and equipment too. All flat fees as well... This is the way movie studios should be! Well equipped, reasonably priced, and ready to serve. I liked the owner so much I ended up purchasing some used lighting from the man for my own personal studio workspace. Great place!

Villain's Tavern is HUGE on Yelp... so if you've been to Villain's and saw the large warehouse in…read morethe adjacent parking lot... then you have feasted your eyes on Willow Studios: a 100,000 sq foot warehouse-converted studio building. Willow Studios' website boasts and features photos of elaborate standing sets (this means sets which are already built-in and don't require set designers or set dressers-- think "pre-made") such as jail cells, kitchens, loft apartments, showers, etc; and also contends to having many props and furniture available for production use. Well... I was here for a very long music video shoot from 7pm-5am with multiple set-ups and since I had one of lead roles, I saw many aspects of the building and let me tell you: it is not like the website demonstrates. It IS very spacious and does have some of these standing sets but they are somewhat shabby and still require a set designer to spruce it up in a major way. The props and furniture are outdated, not matching, and basically just look like a garage or attic with old furniture. The "basement" standing sets which means the actual warehouse, is creepy and looks like the set of the "Saw" movies so it's great if you are seeking such production space. The ceilings however, don't provide proper set-ups for a lighting grid. It is very relaxed though and there isn't any studio personnel or up-tight folks trying to invade your shoot and boss people around. Willow is ultimately an abandoned warehouse building which you can rent out for your production at leisure. Plus, there is a Thai boxing studio on one of the floors, so you can always bust in on the class if you need an extra for a boxing scene.

I shot here for a few days on one of my projects. The major plus to this place is how massive it…read moreis! I didn't get a chance to venture through probably even a quarter of the rooms because I'm certain that I would have gotten lost, died, and become an interesting fixture to the studio. I think the biggest pitfalls are that because there are so many sets, a couple of them are not quite up to par. And another issue which is only an issue in this generation, is that there is no cell or data services available in parts of the studio. This can sometimes hold production for a few precious minutes. Overall a wicked fun space with a lot of options and not a lot of supervision. Check it out for yourself.

True Vision is a fully appropriate name for this excellent sound stage since it was instrumental in…read moremaking our vision come true. My writing partner and I won a free day of shooting at TVE via the Hollywood Comedy Shorts Fest. When Danny Davalos, the manager, gave us a tour, one of the 1st things he said was: "Tell me about your film and what I can do to help." This sincere desire to help us realize our vision, and Danny's follow-through that backed it up several times, is what puts this place several notches above being just a top tier professional facility. One of the selling points for getting cast/crew to work pretty much for free was the fact that we were filming in an actual sound stage. Our DP had shot there before and was happy to do so again. Now that we've shot there, we feel the same way. Also, Danny spins great tunes while the crew sets up/breaks down equipment, so thumbs up for musical tastes as well. Steve D'Arcangelo writer/co-producer of BRIEF

TVE is a great facility run by even better people. You…read moreshould book it for all your music video shoot, rehearsal, choreography, and photo shoot needs. They've got a huge space, great lighting packages, a suspended dance floor, and a staff that actually cares about your project. I don't even know how many projects we have used True Vision for. They are the first people I call. (No, I don't work for them. They've just given me the most extraordinary service, that I can't even say enough good things about them!)

Misty and James find a way to represent their clients, like us, in an individual, creative,…read moreinnovative way. They look inside our company to find our core values and then reach out to our clients in a new imaginative way.

From the owner: At Creative Doorway®, we believe the most impactful brands don’t just exist—they live within…read moreculture. Founded in 2014 by writer, director, and brand strategist James Buzzacco, alongside visual effects specialist and art director Misty Buzzacco, our agency merges philosophical storytelling with cutting-edge design to build brands that resonate deeply and endure commercially.

Only film store I use. Hidden Gem! Best pricing, they have a fast turnaround and even send over…read moredigital copy's. Best place I've every used. If you use Walmart or Savon your waisting your time. Great vibe, chill staff, parking is a little tough but it's DTLA what did you except. I'm really glad places like this still exist. I took these photos with my film camera I got delevoped there.

Great Service, nice selection of cameras. Nice film development services. Would recommend to LA…read morelocals.

This shop has been super quick with turnaround on scans within one to two business days. I haven't…read morehad any issues with accidental or ruined exposure to film, so maybe the issues from the two other reviewers have been corrected. The cost of film is relative and the same price as what I pay for at Powell Camera in Covina. Frank answers questions quickly, so I'm looking forward to getting these recent rolls developed! The samples in my review are from a Contax TVS with Cinestill 400.

I've been going here for years, but over time, the quality of their development and scans has…read moredeclined. Frequently, I'll receive negatives with what appears to be a poor development solution, along with anomalies like consistent smudges or hair on scans that aren't caused by my lens or camera. Sometimes, I'll even get scans back where two images appear combined into one. It comes across as either someone inexperienced is handling the work, as there always seems to be someone different at the shop, especially when the main staff is attending an event or out, or that orders are being rushed to get them done. I can't continue gambling with this spot and paying for it. I just got five rolls back recently that were shot across three different cameras, including a rangefinder and two point-and-shoots, and every single roll had the same random smudge and hair anomaly in the middle-left area of the scans. How?

I met Tom and Melissa from Long Haul Films when we photographed a wedding at the Fairmont Copley…read morePlaza together last October. In a world of in-your face videographers I was immediately impressed with their unobtrusiveness and professionalism. I often see wedding videos from my couples and they're kind of like moving versions of the still pictures but when I saw the trailer film that Long Haul had produced I was wowed. It perfectly complimented the still pictures. I know a lot of couples are on the fence about getting a wedding film but I think if you see one of Long Hauls films not only will it tell the story of your day there's something about having footage of yourselves, parents, grandparents actually moving and talking. I would mortgage my house to have this kind of film of my grandparent's wedding day, this is a perfect investment for future generations. With all of that said, I have been thinking about doing some kind of promotional film for my photography business and so I approached Tom and Melissa about my initial ideas. They were a dream to work with. I went back and forth about a bunch of things and our schedule kept changing but they were endlessly cheerful, provided me with so much great information and helped me make a number of big decisions about what to include. Melissa conducted the interviews with my past wedding clients and she has a gift for making people feel at ease and drawing out little stories. When I saw the raw footage I was blown away. I will admit the control-freak part of me wondered how they would possibly edit it all down to tell the best story however I figured I would have complete trust. I've just seen the finished films (one main one and a number of smaller vignettes) and I am in awe. The lighting is superb, the editing is perfect, the color fantastic, the sound/music just right but most importantly Long Haul have perfectly encapsulated the message I wanted to tell my future clients. I couldn't recommend them highly enough for wedding or commercial work. I've had the pleasure of working with them on both types of film and they are just brilliant.

We cannot recommend Tom and Melissa highly enough! They really captured the day, particularly what…read morethe photos can't capture, the audio from the vows and the speeches. They both have a terrific eye for light and form, and are very talented in the editing room (knew to get rid of a couple cringe-worthy moments I'd prefer not to remember :) We have a short "trailer" and a fully edited DVD with the events from the whole day complete with audio and music. Everything is edited to tell the story of the day - weaving between the two parties getting ready - the venues, ceremony, cocktails and the reception. The video is perfectly timed, and somehow concise, while capturing the weight of the whole day. It leaves you satiated yet wanting more - and never wanting to fast forward. We were hesitant to use a videographer - we didn't want to feel like we were being followed by paparazzi (not exactly my element). The day of we barely noticed them (no big spotlights or awkward interviews). A couple months after the wedding they sent us our cut to review. The spirit, laughter and the emotions of the big day were perfectly captured - we both got choked up at a few parts (and still do - again and again). I can honestly say we'll watch our wedding video on our anniversary every year. It was one of the best decisions I made planning. It's absolutely worth it.