LA Mayor Celebrates Opening of New Cinespace Studios Facility

The 180,000-square-foot complex in Woodland Hills aims to boost the local entertainment industry.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cinespace Studios' new Woodland Hills production facility on Monday. The 180,000-square-foot complex features six 18,000-square-foot soundstages and 72,000 square feet of production offices and support space. Mayor Bass emphasized the importance of investment in the entertainment industry for the local economy.

Why it matters

The opening of the new Cinespace Studios campus represents a strategic effort to bolster the entertainment industry within Los Angeles, particularly as production dynamics shift and incentives become increasingly important in attracting and retaining film and television projects.

The details

The new Cinespace campus was built inside the former headquarters and manufacturing facility for Catalina Yachts. Cinespace co-CEO Eoin Egan explained the company sought a location in Los Angeles around 2022 that would function as a 'turnkey 'one-stop shop.'' The studio is located on Victory Boulevard in a retail district, with nearby businesses including a deli, liquor store, nail salon, and Home Depot. The opening comes at a time of contraction in the entertainment industry, following a post-pandemic boom and impacted by the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, as well as recent IATSE and Teamster contract renegotiations.

  • Cinespace Studios began looking for a site in Los Angeles around 2022.
  • The new 180,000-square-foot Cinespace campus opened in March 2026.
  • The thriller 'Nightwatching,' starring Mila Kunis, began filming on Stages 2 and 3 in early February 2026.

The players

Karen Bass

The Mayor of Los Angeles who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Cinespace Studios facility.

Eoin Egan

The co-CEO of Cinespace Studios who explained the company's strategy in seeking a location in Los Angeles.

Colleen Bell

The executive director of the California Film Commission who expressed optimism about the gradual increase of production taking place in the state.

Cinespace Studios

An entertainment production company that opened a new 180,000-square-foot facility in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.

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What they’re saying

“When we invest in the [entertainment] industry, the industry invests in Los Angeles, and I think it's important that we always educate Angelenos to all of the ways the industry impacts our economy, all of the ancillary businesses, and all of the economic growth that happens when industry stays here and films here.”

— Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles (newsy-today.com)

“When a project is accepted into [California's incentive] program, they have 180 days to start principal photography, so you're not going to see an instant spike...There's a gradual increase of production taking place, so stages will start to fill up slowly, but it's happening.”

— Colleen Bell, Executive Director, California Film Commission (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The new Cinespace Studios facility is expected to attract more film and television productions to the area, contributing to the gradual increase in production activity across Los Angeles and California.

The takeaway

The opening of the Cinespace Studios complex in Woodland Hills underscores Los Angeles' ongoing efforts to support and grow its entertainment industry, which remains a critical driver of the local economy. Despite recent industry challenges, the city is working to maintain its competitive edge through initiatives like tax credits and film-friendly policies.