East End Studios Breaks Ground On Mission Campus Soundstages In Downtown LA’s Arts District
deadline.comEast End Studios has broken ground on its downtown Los Angeles Arts District facility, East End Studios Mission Campus. Demolition and excavation are currently underway with the vertical phase of construction set to begin this summer.
The project, with a total cost of approximately $230 million, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. “The Downtown Los Angeles Arts District has long been on our radar as a premier and thriving development market,” said Shep Wainwright, Managing Partner at East End Studios. “With its abundant cultural richness and distinctive charm, the area is an exceptionally fitting location for a best-in-class, fully integrated film & television studio campus.” Wainwright continued, “We are proud and honored to have the support of the City of Los Angeles and Mayor Karen Bass, whose dedication ensures that Los Angeles retains its position as the epicenter of the entertainment industry.” East End Studios Mission Campus will be a 245,000-square-foot Class-A facility featuring five stages ranging in size from 14,000 square feet to 35,000 square feet.
The campus is expected to create 1500 construction jobs in the city of Los Angeles and upon completion, will create 750 permanent jobs.
LA Mayor Karen Bass said, “Right now, our legacy industry needs support and this campus is the type of initiative that will help save jobs and help spur production in our area.
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