Entertainment and civic officials Monday celebrated the grand opening of Cinespace Studios’ 180,000-square-foot campus in Woodland Hills, which features six new sound stages.
The new campus is opening with active production projects underway, according to officials, which they say shows an early demand for stages and reflects optimism for increased production activity in the region.
The facility at 21200 Victory Blvd. is the studio’s sixth production hub worldwide. It’s designed for film and episodic television, combining boutique-scale convenience with advanced equipment required by major studio and streaming productions.
“Los Angeles is where this industry was built, and where its future continues to be shaped,” Eoin Egan, co-CEO of Cinespace Studios, said in a statement. “Opening a campus here has always been part of our long-term vision.”
“While the market is navigating a period of transition, we believe deeply in the resilience of this city, the talent that defines it, and the enduring demand for world-class production infrastructure,” Egan added.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attended the morning ceremony. Officials said the opening builds upon her efforts to help boost local production.
“Today’s grand opening of Cinespace Studios’ first campus in Los Angeles is a testament to what we’ve always known — L.A. is the creative capital of the world,” Bass said in a statement. “Seeing new soundstages open with a production already underway speaks to the collective strength of our signature industry. These investments create good-paying jobs, expand creative outlets, and spur new economic opportunities.”
City Councilman Bob Blumenfield, who represents the Third Council District, which includes Woodland Hills, said filming and production have been intertwined with the San Fernando Valley for a century.
“I’m grateful for their investment in our community because while the last few years have been immensely difficult on the industry, we are taking concrete steps to keep jobs in LA and make sure we stay the entertainment capital of the world,” Blumenfield said in a statement.
The City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a legislation package introduced by Councilman Adrin Nazarian. The proposed initiatives aim to remove certain barriers, making it easier for productions to film in Los Angeles and use city-owned property for projects.
In addition to Los Angeles, Cinespace operates major production campuses in Chicago, Atlanta, Wilmington, North Carolina, Toronto, Canada and in Germany.