Dystopian Studios

Name: Dystopian Studios
Address: 670 Moulton Avenue, Apt 9, Los Angeles, CA, 90031, US
Telephone: +13105032365
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Dystopian Studios Los Angeles Photo/video Studios. White cyc, black void, multiple sets and flats. 3 locations. Perfect for your photography and video production needs.

Dystopian Studios has two great studios located in the Downtown Los Angeles area. At the Brewery Arts Complex and Big Art Labs. With rates as low as $12/hour, studios are great for fashion, glamour, product, headshots, boudoir, fetish, music video, short film, and all your photo/video production needs. Features include a white corner cyclorama, black void, green screen and a wide variety of sets a

nd backgrounds. Both studios have high ceilings, climate control, plentiful FREE parking right outside the door as well as free use of grip equipment (C-Stands, sandbags, apple boxes, etc,) and video monitor.

04/07/2025

Tomorrow night at Collab at DYSTOPIAN STUDIOS II

TUESDAY, April 8th 730 PM to 1130 PM
LA's awesome Art Salon and Creative Mixer is joined by LA Climate Week and a whole bunch of great artists and speakers. Plus food by Aloha Taquitos, free snacks and beverages, and a live play through of Climate CoolDown.

What is Collab? Started in 2005, it's a monthly art salon, creative mixer, network/collaboration event and a place to help figure out what you want to get up to next. Anyone is welcome, it is super easy to meet people, share ideas, get inspired, find collaborators, or get help on your project! It is a creative retreat for all of you artists, entrepreneurs, techies, makers, mad scientists, film folk, performers, investors, inventors and all around awesome creatives.

Our guest speakers are structured around an ask and give format. They are sharing their projects, their experiences, their amazing talents. And in return, they are making an ask of the community to help make their creative dreams reality.

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It’s always better when our community reaches out to create inclusion.

So come join us. First timers, Collab vets, and everything in between. We do ask for a $5 donation at the door, but we've never turned away anyone for lack of funds. If you can't help with $5, we'd love to have you help at the door or with set-up/clean-up for 30 minutes or so. We typically have some box wine and snacks, but we also welcome any beverage or food you'd like to add to the mix.Can't wait to see you at the new COLLAB!
Tuesday, April 8th 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Dystopian Studios II
341 South Avenue 17
unit A
Los Angeles CA 90031

03/08/2025

TUESDAY at Dystopian Studios II
Creatives of all types!

This month at Collab we explore how artists, makers, crafters, entrepreneurs and YOU can turn the cast offs of a disposable society into amazing artwork, functional craft , business opportunity or just be given a renewed life!

UPCYCLE FASHION PANEL -

Robin Wagner - Upc*cle & Sustainable Fashion, Knit technologist and designer involved in making yarn out of tofu!
https://leftcoast.agency/

Galadriel Mattei - Independent Textile Manipulator at The Threadbare Lab
https://www.instagram.com/Galadrielmattei

UPCYCLE FURNITURE
Ryan Lee - "Salvaging wood from the urban forest" We mill live edge slabs, lumber, and beams from trees removed by arborists in Los Angeles. This practice sequesters carbon and offers woodworkers a highly local wood supply with a unique story.
https://www.instagram.com/livelylumber

Marji Medina owner of It's Not Trash - LA based furniture company specializing in Upc*cling.
https://www.instagram.com/itsnottrash
www.itsnottrashdesigns.com

UPCYCLE in FILM and PHOTOGRAPHY
Jonathan -Scenery Saver/Rec*cled Movies https://scenerysaver.com/
Kevin Flint - Dystopian Studios https://www.dystopianstudios.com/

UPCYCLE in MUSIC/ELECCTRONICS
Gio from Black Volt Amplification - Hand-Made Hand-Wired Amplifiers, Guitars & Effects - https://blackvoltamplification.com/collections/amps

UPCYCLE ARTISTS -
Tm Gratkowski - Two- and three-dimensional works that are formally complex, visually arresting, and conceptually provocative. https://www.instagram.com/tmgratkowskiart/

NELA2DTLA - Yarn bomber extraordinaire https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.instagram.com/nela2dtla

Dilean Nevenka Jimènez LA based artist who fabricates stories surrounding grief, both personal and cultural, by using assemblage and found objects.
https://www.instagram.com/dileanjimenez

FEATURED CUISINE: Mama Sookkao, delicious Thai food!

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It’s always better when our community reaches out to create inclusion.

02/03/2025

Los Angeles photographers, filmmakers, models and content creators! New light up wall added at Studio II Plus. Over 30 backgrounds and light up walls, a huge white c*clorama, over 4000 square feet of shooting space, large makeup/styling room, safe neighborhood with plentiful free parking right at our front door for just $40/hour!

01/24/2025

The newest addition to Dystopian Studios II/ II Plus goes live next week! Each light is individually controlled for different photo and video effects! Have each light turn on as your subject walks down the hallway. Lights can also rotate 45 degrees for a distinct look. The hallway is an add on with any Studio II rental, and is included with Studio II Plus.

Still the best rates in LA! 2000 sq ft as low as $25/hour, or the full, huge 4000 sq ft Studio II Plus for as low as $35/hour!

12/26/2024

Dystopian Studios annual orphan holiday Xmas Eve party at Dystopian Studios 1 was awesome. 40 people joined us, lots of old faces, lots of new! Great food, great drinks, always hilarious white elephant gift exchange. Glad we can do this for the LA creative community every year, it's always a joy.

11/12/2024

HAPPENING THIS TUESDAY! Collab this month is about filmmaking and creating media for immersive and interactive experiences! Check out our award-winning speakers!

Brian Knappmiller tells us his adventures producing hit programs like Deadliest Catch and The Legion of Exorcists. And Andy Cochrane explains his groundbreaking work on projects like Loud Movies and Mr. Robot. AND Ryan Stevens Harris brings his award-winning perspective as a filmmaker, editor and co-founder of Fire Trial Films!

Conclave with our Collab experts! Network, hang out, eat, and discuss the rapidly changing landscape of film, TV, video, and content creation. This month will be extra-exciting!

FEATURED CUISINE: Boricua Empanadas by Chef Krystal! Delicious and fresh, beef, chicken, and vege empanadas all night! Only $5 for yummy pockets of tasty perfection!

FEATURED GUEST LIVE ARTIST
ShanduOne and Sergio from K2S/STN/LABS

And so much more!

What is Collab? Started in 2005, it's an art salon, a creative mixer, and a place to help figure out what you want to get up to next. Anyone is welcome, it is super easy to meet people, share ideas, get inspired, find collaborators, or get help on your project! It is a creative retreat for all of you artists, entrepreneurs, techies, makers, mad scientists, film folk, performers, investors, inventors and all around awesome creatives.

Our guest speakers are structured around an ask and give format. They are sharing their projects, their experiences, their amazing talents. And in return, they are making an ask of the community to help make their creative dreams reality.

10/08/2024

Collab is tonight!
TUESDAY, October 8th
730 PM to 1130 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031

Tuesday, October 8th

Collab unwinds for the month of October...after a late summer flurry of festivals, gallery shows, artwalks and events....it is time for a night of relaxing, hanging out, and decompressing.

What is Collab? Started in 2005, it's an art salon, a creative mixer, and a place to help figure out what you want to get up to next. Anyone is welcome, it is super easy to meet people, share ideas, get inspired, find collaborators, or get help on your project! It is a creative retreat for all of you artists, entrepreneurs, techies, makers, mad scientists, film folk, performers, investors, inventors and all around awesome creatives.

Our guest speakers are structured around an ask and give format. They are sharing their projects, their experiences, their amazing talents. And in return, they are making an ask of the community to help make their creative dreams reality.

GUEST SPEAKERS FOR October:
OPEN COLLAB ALL NIGHT LONG. We're decompressing too, so we have no scheduled guests - anyone is welcome to come up and talk for a few minutes to discuss their latest project, or just introduce themselves to the Collab community.

FEATURED GUEST LIVE ARTISTS: YOU! Bring your art and paint, sculpt, spray or let me people immerse in your creativity!

FEATURED CUISINE: Boricua Empanadas by Chef Krystal! Delicious and fresh, beef, chicken, and vegie empanadas all night! Only $5 for yummy pockets of tasty perfection!

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It’s always better when our community reaches out to create inclusion.

So come join us. First timers, Collab vets, and everything in between. We do ask for a $5 donation at the door, but we've never turned away anyone for lack of funds. If you can't help with $5, we'd love to have you help at the door for 30 minutes or so. We typically have some box wine and snacks, but we also welcome any beverage or food you'd like to add to the mix.
Can't wait to see you at the new COLLAB

07/09/2024

Tomorrow night (Tuesday, July 9th) at the Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer at Dystopian Studios II.

7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031

Plus our always awesome graffiti patio, boxes of wine, live art, cool guest speakers and YOU!

04/07/2024

The Collab Art Salon and Creative Mixer is this TUESDAY NIGHT at Dystopian Studios II

TUESDAY, APRIL 9th
730 PM to 1130 PM
341 South Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031
Even if the ticketing says it's sold out, come on by, we'll still find room for you.

Our last several Collab Art Salons were AMAZING!
Awesome guests, awesome live art, awesome performances and an amazing collection of LA creatives. So can we beat it? We are sure going to try for March!
What is Collab? Started in 2005, it's an art salon, a creative mixer, and a place to help figure out what you want to get up to next. Anyone is welcome, it is super easy to meet people, share ideas, get inspired, find collaborators, or get help on your project! It is a creative retreat for all of you artists, entrepreneurs, techies, makers, mad scientists, film folk, performers, investors, inventors and all around awesome creatives.

Guest speaker schedule:
- "Squirrelor's Tavern. Our journey to building our own Medieval Tavern." Taylor Frost is a designer and director in Los Angeles. He has worked in film & TV, broadcast, live events, and immersive event design.

- Rebekah Waites is an award winning multidisciplinary artist whose work has been experienced by thousands worldwide. Rebekah’s current installation “Relevé Ladies” continues to not only explore themes inspired by “Relevé” but also the use of repurposed materials.

- Ekaterina Sky will speak on the role of impact art in shifting cultural discourse and highlighting important environmental topics. She will explore how we, as artists, can leverage our creativity and platforms to bring attention to these urgent matters, thereby uniting people in a collective effort to make a difference.

Featured live artists:
Kevin Flint - Apocalypse Chic
Dutchess Cerraeh Laykin - tape wall designs

If you'd like to be a guest speaker, please notify one of our hosts.
LIVE ARTISTS: Interested in creating art at Collab? Painting, crafting, sculpting, drawing, we welcome all! Message one of our hosts with what you'd like to do, and we'll save space for you.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It’s always better when our community reaches out to create inclusion.
And if you hav

04/06/2024

Parking is always super easy, safe and free at Dystopian Studios II in Los Angeles. We are a first floor studio with wide front doors in a clean and quiet area with easy load in with free to use grip carts.

03/12/2024

TUESDAY, March 12th
Our last several Collab Art Salons were AMAZING!
Awesome guests, awesome live art, awesome performances and an amazing collection of LA creatives. So can we beat it? We are sure going to try for March!

What is Collab? Started in 2005, it's an art salon, a creative mixer, and a place to help figure out what you want to get up to next. Anyone is welcome, it is super easy to meet people, share ideas, get inspired, find collaborators, or get help on your project! It is a creative retreat for all of you artists, entrepreneurs, techies, makers, mad scientists, film folk, performers, investors, inventors and all around awesome creatives.

Guest speaker schedule:

Gallery Owner and Curator Panel
Baha Danesh - ArtShare LA
Petra Wright- Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts
Dale Youngman
(plus a surprise gallerist guest)

Ukraine Charity Speakers
Pavel Sfera

Featured Live Artist
Dutchess Cerraeh Laykin
AND YOU! (we always welcome more live artists, either send us a message to get added to the official event or just show up with your materials to create!)

Featured Graffiti Artists
Sergio and ShanduOne from K2S/STN/LABS
AND YOU! (we always welcome more graffiti artists, either send us a message to get added to the official event or just show up with some cans to create!)

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It’s always better when our community reaches out to create inclusion.

And if you have something you'd like to share on the mic, like always, you are welcome to do so. We always welcome people sharing projects, shorts, or their latest great idea. Just message a host to let them know.

So come join us. First timers, Collab vets, and everything in between. We do ask for a $5 donation at the door, but we've never turned away anyone for lack of funds. If you can't help with $5, we'd love to have you help at the door for 30 minutes or so. We typically have some box wine and snacks, but we also welcome any beverage or food you'd like to add to the mix.

Can't wait to see you at the new COLLAB!

03/12/2024

TUESDAY, March 12th
Our last several Collab Art Salons were AMAZING!
Awesome guests, awesome live art, awesome performances and an amazing collection of LA creatives. So can we beat it? We are sure going to try for March!

What is Collab? Started in 2005, it's an art salon, a creative mixer, and a place to help figure out what you want to get up to next. Anyone is welcome, it is super easy to meet people, share ideas, get inspired, find collaborators, or get help on your project! It is a creative retreat for all of you artists, entrepreneurs, techies, makers, mad scientists, film folk, performers, investors, inventors and all around awesome creatives.

Guest speaker schedule:

Gallery Owner and Curator Panel
Baha Danesh - ArtShare LA
John Greer - Wonzimer
Petra Wright- Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts
(plus a surprise gallerist guest)

Ukraine Charity Speakers
Gordon Permann
Pavel Sfera

Featured Live Artist
Dutchess Cerraeh Laykin
AND YOU! (we always welcome more live artists, either send us a message to get added to the official event or just show up with your materials to create!)

Featured Graffiti Artists
Sergio and ShanduOne from K2S/STN/LABS
AND YOU! (we always welcome more graffiti artists, either send us a message to get added to the official event or just show up with some cans to create!)

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! It’s always better when our community reaches out to create inclusion.

And if you have something you'd like to share on the mic, like always, you are welcome to do so. We always welcome people sharing projects, shorts, or their latest great idea. Just message a host to let them know.

So come join us. First timers, Collab vets, and everything in between. We do ask for a $5 donation at the door, but we've never turned away anyone for lack of funds. If you can't help with $5, we'd love to have you help at the door for 30 minutes or so. We typically have some box wine and snacks, but we also welcome any beverage or food you'd like to add to the mix.

Can't wait to see you at the new COLLAB!

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670 Moulton Avenue, Apt 9
Los Angeles, CA
90031

Telephone

+13105032365

Website

http://www.dystopianstudios.com/

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