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We have an FAQ/Studio Info/Terms form which provides lots of specific info about the Studio and how we do business. Please click here to check it out!

https://manhattanbeachstudios.net/docsx/MBS-FAQ-sheet1600.pdf

The studio is located at 1600 Rosecrans. The drive-on access is located at the corner of Redondo Blvd. and 33rd Street, accessed off of Rosecrans and Aviation, respectively. Provide your ID upon request and the security personnel will instruct you where to park. We are located in the Media Center, Building 7 on the far north side of the lot.

Tons. We can be anything from a landlord/host to a full-service production team. We are in the production business and have hosted and supported every kind of production there is; from film, documentary, show, podcast, corporate, interview, photography and so forth. On any given day, we offer:

• • Directing
  • Producing
  • Technical Direction
  • Teleprompter
  • Production Design
  • Consulting
  • Audio
  • Mobile Support
  • Photography
  • And whatever else is required

Our remote capabilities are well-tested as well with a mobile broadcast van, mobile trailer and ability to provide complex shoots and live streams/records at a moments notice. We have developed a broad expertise and capability to handle what comes our way even on a walk-in basis.

We provide a lobby, green room, coffee, tea, water, internet, power and much more – as well as the love of a great partner. Manhattan Beach Studios also offers a range of gear and grip as well included, from stands, boxes, built-in lighting and so forth.  There are some very nice add-ons as well – from staging, gear, broadcast-services, dressing/makeup trailer and more. Basically, let us know what you need and we’re on the case!

There is a dressing and makeup area in our green room (along with a desk and sofa). Use this space for private calls, relaxation and napping or as an edit suite.

Some productions will add makeup stations on catering station and additional makeup and prep areas in the lobby and our private office space.

We also have our own makeup/wardrobe trailer which we can provide to productions.

We can provide two spaces adjacent to the front-of-stage as well as additional spaces when permitted by the lot. There are (essentially) an infinite number of parking spaces as well in the parking garage.

The lot charges $15/car and we collect that from you to reimburse the lot.

Grip vans may utilize one of our spaces or we work with the lot on space allocation. Additionally, trucks may exit the lot and park on the street running next to the stage (this street is utilized by many productions and we do conform to lot requirements).

Our internet is quite fast and extraordinarily reliable (although not guaranteed – we have a 99.9999% uptime)!  The speed is designated as 200 upload and 200 download. The password is placed next to the front door for easy access.

We are a first floor stage through three sets of double doors. Load in/out may conveniently occur from directly in front of the front doors.

Electrical, internet and air conditioning is included in the rental price throughout the business day, but as mentioned above, there is an extra charge for air conditioning during off-hours (nights, weekends and holidays) of $85/hour (this payment is charged by the lot and terms may change).

We are on a secure movie lot with security at the gate, security cameras, locked doors and roaming security personnel.

We are pet friendly. The lot does require advance notice and prior approval for certain well-behaved pets, as well as insurance, but rest-assured we take a great deal of pride in our pet-friendly environment.

This is a soundstage, not a sauna 🙂  During business hours this room can be quite cool. This is intentional as it helps with sweat and shine We do not maintain control of our AC and it can get rather cool.

On the other hand, the lot often turns off the AC during nights and weekends. While we can sometimes make alternative arrangements for AC, optionally there is a charge of $85/hour by the lot for off-hours AC.

We work from anywhere. We have worked from remote corners of the world, hotels and parks, and have covered memorials, graduations, plays, award ceremonies, sporting events, draft parties, and so much more. We can go super portable, and have our own control broadcast van, mobile trailer and can easily provide a custom solution to meet your needs.

We like to think that we “own” the live space. Whether you are streaming live with many cameras and graphics, or just recording it all for editing later, we are perfectly suited to live editing. Live cutting/editing can help save lots of time and money, and provide incredible speed from shoot to posting, often able to post immediately after the shoot is completed.

Of course we can always record and edit later. No problem at all with whatever you decide.

We take great pride in our ability to provide remote viewing both in-studio and out in the field. We utilize a variety of technologies (such as NDI, Cube and more) to allow internal director/producer feeds in the room and even on your own iPhone/computer/device, and Zoom, SRT, Teradek Cloud, Frame.IO and other tech to send to and bring in producers, directors, interviewers and clients for a seamless experience and higher degree of productivity.

We also conduct interviews remotely and bring in remote feeds, as well as send remotes to various locations. This is part of our core business and we are pleased to bring this service and experience to you.

Click here for instructions on our remote monitoring setups and options:

Monitoring

We need a rental agreement for productions and others who are responsible for the stage because we need to be protected from damage, but also because the campus and our insurance company require us to have an agreement and release from our guests. We do maintain production insurance for productions in which we act as the production company and require a COI for rentals and rented gear.  In lieu of any other agreement, we do provide a standard set of terms. They can be found here: the terms

We are a non-smoking facility. There is an area outside where folks light up.

We love children. Still, minors must have a parent or legal guardian on set at all times.

While we have no obligation to do so, we reserve the right to request age/talent-release and safety information from any production with regard to minors or as it pertains to actions we believe may have safety or legal concerns.

Let us know what you desire. With advance planning we may be able to provide exterior lot access. We work closely with our neighbors to avoid distraction and we aspire to be a great team player. Our stage is an interior stage and we work closely with our friends on the lot for their approval and any shooting requirements and expenses.

Our closest airport is Los Angeles International (10 minutes) and next closest airport is Long Beach Airport (17 miles). Both airports are easy access right off the freeways and are easy Uber/taxi rides should you decide not to rent a vehicle.

There are a number of hotels very close to the Studio and the Westdrift is next door! We can often secure discounts as well.

We try to be very accommodating. In general, we require a half or full day rentals for our best deals but can support productions by the hour time-permitting. Please remember to factor in setup and breakdown time as room must be returned to rental condition at the conclusion of your time.

We try to be very flexible when it comes to rental cancellations. We understand that productions can be postponed for a variety of reasons. We value long term relationships and exist to make your life as easy as possible.

We allow studio “holds” to help you confirm that all is good with your booking. That is like a right-of-first-refusal.

Once locked in, our cancellation policy depends on our agreement. We are more restrictive when we put time, labor and expense into the project (entitled to reimbursement in the event of cancellation), and flexible when little or no prep is required. No refund is provided when we refuse another project in favor of yours (you receive notice of this). Otherwise, cancellation is permitted with at least 14 days notice in advance. 50% due with less than fourteen days but more than seven business days notice.

Again, we really try to work with you here and would much rather re-schedule than cancel or come up with a way so that there is a total win-win.

Of course. We can arrange catering and craft. There is also a restaurant on site which has some very nice food. Let us know how we can help.

The Broadcast/News stage has four screens built in. The back TV is an 86″ interactive television perfect for training, slides, telestrating, and much more!

The interactive screen is fed by either HDMI, NDI, USB thumbdrive or direct feed from the control van. When we say that it’s live, it is completely switchable and truly interactive.

The screen is 4k and 3840×2160. The screen on the desk is the same: 3840×2160. The two side screens are vertical 2160×3840. With that said, the design is horizontal as the screens are rotated clockwise. We typically span designs and leave a 4″ gap for spacing. Of course we are here to help and answer questions you may have, or even help with the layout.

We can help with your look and set in a variety of ways. First, you may use our furniture, chairs, plants, lamps, apple boxes, sandbags, and so forth. All is included without charge. We have a variety of lights and other items to help support you as well.

Mostly, just ask. If we don’t have what you need, perhaps we can help figure out a path to success.

Absolutely. For rentals, we can have someone assist in supporting your production. This service can range from a production assistant to a stage manager familiar with our lighting, gear and teleprompter, among other things. Let us know if you need support and we’ll definitely come up with a solution for you.

We have tons of stuff to help support you. From cameras, lights, sound, sliders, teleprompters, and much more. Visit: https://www.manhattanbeachstudios.net/shop/ to get you started!

The lot also hosts one of the largest grip and lighting providers in the world. Give us the list of what you need and we’ll be sure to get you a quote.

Our closest airport is Los Angeles International (10 min) and next closest airport is Long Beach (17 miles). Both airports are easy access.

There are a number of hotels very close to the Studio and the Westdrift is next door! We have a discounted arrangement with Ayres, located just down the street.

We have a ton of restaurants and amenities surrounding the stage, including CVS, Office Depot, Trader Joe’s, Pachenga, Tendergreens, Sushi, Il Fornia, Shake Shack, and much more. There are groceries and beverage stores within walking distance, and a short drive from our high-end mall, beach and all you can dream!

Our room is among the easiest to work with in the region and we aspire to be reasonable with a high degree of service. In other words, we are worth it! Still, let us know your budget and we will see how we can help you to meet your goals. Lastly, we will provide room discounts when we are providing production assistance. Call us and let’s chat!