Breakwater Studios has created some of the best short documentaries over the past few years that…read morehave received notable recognition locally and nationally. A small studio located in the Los Feliz area, Breakwater has kept with the old Hollywood ways of creating films, all departments working together in one location, not off site. Oscar winner The Queen of Basketball, Academy Award nominated A Concerto is a Conversation and the 2023 release of The Last Repair Shop are just a few films to mention produced here.

The people here are super professional and passionate about filmmaking. Their videos are hosted on…read moreVimeo and several of them have been featured by Vimeo Staff Picks. The quality of their video production is top-notch, and the cinematography is unreal -- extremely beautiful with thoughtful framing and composition.

Very professional everyone is very friendly. The atmosphere is very serene and soothing, relaxing…read more Yes I do recommend it for people that need to unwind.

I absolutely love this place. It's convenient, clean, and professional. JoVan is so chill and easy…read moreto work with - he makes the audition process fun! The quality of the videos are always exceptional. I highly recommend booking with DTLA Dr Self Tape!

I found Birns & Sawyer, Inc. when I had some problems with my Canon XL1, and they are specialized…read morein professional motion picture equipment. I contacted them by phone to find out if the trip to Hollywood would make any sense. Jim was very help full through the phone, answering our questions accordingly, without getting frustrated. We decided to get on the road, so our XL1 would be operational again. At location, Jim was again very help full, and went out of his way to check our XL1 on any damages and what not. We found out that only the battery needed to be replaced. Jim gave us some additional tips and we left the store with a new battery and plan to come back to pick up some other stuff for the camera. As a site note I want to say that this day, B&S were getting ready for a seminar 'Film or Digital?' It was pretty busy, moving things around, but in spite of all that Jim was willing to take his time and really helping us out. Thanks Jim

This shop is a filmmaker's and cinematographer's best friend!…read more There is a lot of film equipment out there, but the good people at Birns & Sawyer have USED all equipment and they will be able to tell you what's best - their free advice is included with each product Of note, whether you're Michael Bay, or a student filmmaker, Birns & Sawyer treats everyone like a king - you can't go wrong here!

Ryan and the team are amazing. They have a huge selection, prices are great, super responsive. I'm…read moregrateful they are one of my vendors.

Highly Highly recommend this place! Lightstone team is INCREDIBLE. They are honest, respectful,…read morevery knowledgeable, friendly and offer BEST prices as well. Go here. Bonus: There are free snacks, little water bottles, coke, soda, and so on.

Jay and his team were fantastic to work with and we are thrilled with our final product…read more From the moment we started the day until we received our video, Jay was professional and fast. All of our vendors were impressed with Seven Productions's skills, work ethic, and collaborative nature. It was very clear that Jay and his team were working hard to get all of the best footage. We felt relaxed working with Jay and enjoyed our time with him. Our guests were equally impressed, they never stopped getting footage. Our teaser trailer and final video came before the promised date. We had an opportunity to make edits but there were none to be made. We were so impressed and happy with how Jay cut the video. We highly recommend working with Seven Production. Top shelf people, service, and product. Thank you Jay and the Seven Production Team!

Of all the vendors we had on our wedding day, Seven Production was my favorite. Jay is easy to…read morework with, friendly, creative, professional. He is such an artist. I never felt like he was giving us anything short of the best. He responded to all my questions and requests in a timely manner, and both my husband and I always trusted him to make the best calls since he knows the industry. I wasn't even planning on getting a videographer, but my husband convinced me otherwise, and I'm so glad of it. My maid of honor recommended me Seven Production, and this was the best referral she gave. There are only 2 vendors that I know I would never reconsider no matter the circumstances, and this is 1 of them. Thank you Jay and Seven Production.

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!)

This has been my go-to spot for film development for years. I've tried several other labs before,…read morebut the quality here has been unmatched. The team also has been nothing but friendly, knowledgable, and some of the most passionate people you'll ever meet. Highest rec for a lab I can give!

Feel like I finally found my lab! I've tried so many film labs in LA looking for the perfect combo…read moreof price, quality, and turnaround and this spot hitsssss. Scans look fantastic, I dropped off 3 rolls on Monday and had them back by Wednesday afternoon. So so happy with this lab. Thank you! Parking is a little tough but it's LA.

Worth every second (and every wrist stretch)…read more I just finished Aza's 4 Week Handstand Series and honestly this was exactly what I needed. The program is structured, intentional, and actually doable even if handstands have felt intimidating or inconsistent before. Aza breaks everything down in a way that makes you feel supported instead of rushed. Each week builds on the last with clear cues, smart progressions, and drills that target the real issues like strength, alignment, balance, and confidence not just kicking up and hoping for the best. I appreciated how much emphasis she puts on form, wrist care, and body awareness. My shoulders feel stronger, my balance is more controlled, and my entries are way cleaner. What stood out most is that this series doesn't just train your body it trains your patience and mindset. I feel more confident upside down and more connected to my movement overall. If you've been wanting to build a solid handstand foundation or clean up your technique without burning out or getting injured this series is 100 percent worth it. Highly recommend.

This is such a cute studio space with tons of different aerial props and poles. There are dance…read moremirrors on one side and photography sets on the other side. You can either take class with an instructor or book time to train independently. I love the fun lighting