Film & Photo Shoots

This 115 year old building is filled with beautiful natural light and an abundance of unique angles and textures. It features original brickwork, vaulted 45 foot ceilings, concrete floor, an expansive skylights, a wood mezzanine level, and so much more. This historic LA substation will transport you to another time and place.

The space blends industrial, loft-like character with elegant qualities and modern touches for your film or photo shoot, editorial, print ads, e-commerce, music videos, fitness videos, fashion shows, interviews, documentaries, and more. Huron Substation is well suited to fit a variety of budgets and production needs.

Previously shot at Huron Substation…

Dimensions

Building: 4,015 SF

Land: 6,500 SF

Main Level: 2,192 SF

Mezzanine: 1,482 SF

Barn Doors: 11.5’ x 13’

Ceiling: 45’

Details

  • Bar, Club, Church, Temple, Concert, Entertainment Venue, Event Space, Industrial Building, Museum, Office, Restaurant, Cafe, Retail, Small Business, School, University, Theater, Warehouse Americana, Bohemian, Castle, Chateau, Retro, Dilapidated, Gothic, Victorian, Industrial, Old Hollywood, Rustic, Spanish, Auto Body Shop, Fire Station, Police Station, Loft, Apartment

  • The space houses a variety of unique and stylish furniture pieces available to rent for your shoot. Please inquire about inventory, or come by and take a look!

  • All filming projects must obtain required permits in coordination with FilmLA. Permit must be provided to Huron Substation in advance of booking.

    Learn more about permit requirements and how to obtain one here.

  • All filming and commercial photography bookings require producer to provide General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus third party property damage covering the Property and Owner in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00. COI naming Huron Station 404, Inc. and its owner, employees, and contractors as additional insureds must be provided in advance of the booking.

    Producer must also name Huron Station 404, Inc. and its owner, employees, and contractors as additional insureds under any Errors and Omissions insurance policy obtained by the producer in connection with the project.

  • Full refund of security deposit on cancellations until 30 days before the booking start time. 50% refund of security deposit for cancellations between 30 days and 7 days before the booking. Security deposit is non-refundable for cancellations submitted less than 7 days before the booking start time.

  • There is space for up to 6 cars in the gated backyard. For independent photographers and documentary filmmakers with crews under 15, there is ample neighborhood street parking.

    Film crews must make parking arrangements in coordination with FilmLA.

    With lead time, we can facilitate parking at the LA River Center & Gardens lot two blocks away.

    Productions have also rented St. Ann Parish’s lot, a convenient 0.3 miles from location.

  • House power is available for photo shoots utilizing strobe lights. All filming, and photo shoots utilizing tungsten or HMI lighting are asked to supply their own power. House power is available for tools during prep and wrap.