It’s always fun seeing people doing interesting and magical things with their talents and time.
In the film industry, a ’Grip’ is a person who moves equipment, and knows how a director will likely want things set up… this includes lighting, cameras and audio. There is a huge and bewildering array of film equipment used to make motion pictures….. they can range from the mundane C-47 (clothespin), to huge moving cranes and tracks to move cameras in smooth motion.
Half a year ago I met a fellow who has a ‘grip’ company in Los Angeles. He sent me the following e-mail announcing the expansion of his company into new and larger quarters.
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Z-Ville Productions New Sound Stage
Hey Y’all — Zander here,
It has been a while since I sent out an update about the company and how we can help you make your film / music or video project the best it can be — now we will be equipped to really make you project ROCK! We have expanded in a few smaller ways over the last six month but now…
We are proud to offer you the services of space and time:
Z-Ville Presents: An Affordable Sound Stage!
We are acquiring a great building (June 3rd) and will be fully equipping it as a functional Sound Stage. – 1/2 Price for June and July!
Here is the deal with the space as it is now and what it will become in the next few months — and we ask Your Help to make it a success. Please consider us for all your gear and production needs and PLEASE – tell all to give us a shout for GREAT rates and services… THANKS SO MUCH ……….. zzzzzzzzzzzzz
An Affordable Sound Stage:
Located off the corner of the 405 freeway and W. Florence Ave (just south of La Tijera and La Cienega)
Please call to stop by anytime!
What we have now:
3200SF building with:
1800SF Sound Stage with 18’ ceilings and cinder block walls
200SF Loft
2 – offices (for production or filming)
1 – Entryway with tile flooring
3 – back rooms (being converted into Makeup, Wardrobe and Kitchen / Greenroom)
2 – Bathrooms
3000SF Gated Parking Lot with 12 spaces
3000SF Roof – Flat with views of the City and surrounding warehouse roofs
Abandoned railroad tracks right out front for great aesthetics
Full Grip and Lighting Services on site
What is Coming:
Removable 20′x20′x16′ Cyc wall
Flats Sets: Jail Cells / Interrogation Room / Living Room / Bed Room / Dungeon – Basement / Multi Window Office with City Scenes / More…
Staging
Full PA System
Large Cloth Green Screen
Large Makeup Room
Large Wardrobe Room
Large Kitchen / Green Room
Shower designed for filming
HERE IS OUR FULL COMPANY PROFILE:
Z-Ville Productions is a full service Production Company for the independent filmmaker / producer. We offer a Sound Stage / Production Trailers / RV’s / A Grip and Lighting Truck / Camera Packages / Locations and Crew:
*17′ G&E TRUCK with 3+ ton Grip and 3 ton Lighting:
HMI / Kino / Tungsten / Specialty items such as Fogger / Dolly / Track / Fabrics / etc…
*3200 SQUARE FOOT SOUND STAGE:
1800SF Raw space with 18’ ceilings / two offices / two Bathrooms / Loft Green Room / Lots of Power / Lots of Gear (see above)
Three other rooms being developed into: Make Up / Wardrobe / Kitchenette / Bedroom Set / Shower Set / Flats Sets also coming soon.
*24′ “ALL IN ONE” TRAILER:
Makeup / Wardrobe Bar / Production Desk / Kitchen / Bathroom with shower / Sleeps Three – Five Persons.
*26′ CLASS C RV:
For Production or Picture Vehicle –
set up with an office in the back / full kitchen / Bathroom with shower / overhead bunk
*12 PERSON PASSENGER VAN: (Available only with Trailer Rental)
*CAMERA PACKAGES:
RED CAM / HPX500 / EX3 / HVX200 / DVX100b / ARRI SRII 16MM / and more…
*30’ JIMMY JIB:
Fully remote op and HD ready with 17” monitor and extras
*WE HAVE COMPETITIVE RATES AND CAN WORK WITH YOUR BUDGET!
*WE OFFER PACKAGE DEALS THAT WILL SAVE YOU LOTS OF MONEY!
Please visit our website to see more:
www.zvpro.com
or call for more info: 310.422.9590 Thanks …. Zander
Zander Villayne
Producer / Director
Z-Ville Productions
P.O. Box 5253
Playa del Rey CA 90296
310.422.9590
www.zvpro.com
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Meeting and working with Zander was a treat, he’s a pretty cool guy who is good at setting his gear up, and keeping an eye on things. He’s also good company during a long day of filming.