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We are pleased to showcase Boundary Studios, our original Bridge Studios facility and the first studio in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Boundary Studios is our original Bridge Studios facility and the first studio in Vancouver, British Columbia. Boundary Studios is based on a 15-acre piece of land that hosts 13 soundstages, ranging from 4,500 – 18,000 square feet.

Boundary Studios is the third largest film & TV production center in North America — and boasts the ideal space, film equipment, service, and labour for your next feature film, T.V. movie series, or commercial. Since its infancy in 1987, Boundary Studios has hosted more than one thousand film and television productions.

Any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch.

STAGES

Stage 1 8,500 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 2 15,000 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 3 11,000 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 4 15,000 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 5 12,500 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 6 12,500 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 7 18,000 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 8 16,500 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 9 13,100 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 10 17,000 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 11 17,000 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 12 17,000 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Baby Stage 4,500 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE

OFFICES

Cafeteria Building VIEW OFFICE
Stage 5/6 Offices VIEW OFFICE
Stage 7/8 Offices VIEW OFFICE
Support VIEW OFFICE
Stages 10 11 12 Support VIEW OFFICE
  • Overview
  • Updates
  • Location
  • Technical
  • Environment
  • Gallery

Boundary Studios offers 13 soundstages on 15 acres; 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver and 30 minutes from the airport.

 

Sound Stages
  • Thirteen sound stages ranging from 4,500 – 18,000 sf
  • Three 50 ft to the underside of the grid Stages
  • Eight 40 ft high stages
  • One stage “The Baby Stage” with a 30 ft high grid
Support Building
  • Mill shops
  • Extensive costumes shops
  • set dec/props areas
Offices
  • 7 production offices
Lighting/Grip
  • Powered by MBS Equipment Company (MBSE)

Parking
  • Crew parking of 1,000 vehicles
  • Covered base camp areas
  • 30 EV (electric vehicle) charging ports
Security
  • Fully secure site with CCTV cameras, and access system
  • Entry controlled by card access (personnel and vehicular)
  • Records all entries/exits of the site and each main door in the facility

Bridge Studios upcoming 25-Stage expansion featured in The Hollywood Reporter

Our recent announcement of a 25-Stage expansion (two entirely new facilities) is really BIG industry news! So big in fact, that we were featured in an October 19th article by The Hollywood Reporter.

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Bridge Studios to Open 38 Sound Stages in Vancouver, British Columbia – Beginning 2023

Bridge Studios, owners of the first dedicated studio facility in Vancouver, is slated to build 25 new sound stages over the next few years in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia, directly neighboring Vancouver.

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Multi-Level Parkade and Stage 8 Now Complete!

Bridge Studios is pleased to announce that our new multi-level parkade and stage 8 are fully operational. Stage 8 sits next to Stage 7, and the parkade sits between stages 5/6/7/8. View our 3D overview for a complete listing and overview of the Bridge Studios facility. For more information on the multi-level parkade – click…

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Stages 10, 11, 12, and Main Street Offices – Fully Operational

Bridge Studios has completed Phase 2 of our 5 phase development plan. Stages 10, 11, 12, and our Main Street Offices are now finalized. We are excited about having 3 new 17,000 sq. ft., 50 foot tall sound stages, complete with 50,000 sq. ft. of new costumes, set dec and offices. Visit our facility page…

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Upcoming at Bridge Studios – Stage 8 and multi-level parkade

Big things are happening at Bridge Studios. In the coming months we will begin construction on our new Stage 8 and multi-level parkade. Stage 8 will be next to Stage 7 & the parkade will go in-between Stage 5/6/7/8. Stay tuned for more information.

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Stage 10/11/12 Construction Timelapse

The Bridge Studios has completed Phase 2 of our 5 phase development plan. We are excited about having 3 brand new 17,000 sq. ft., 50 foot tall sound Stages, complete with 50,000 sq. ft. of new costumes, set dec and offices. Enjoy a video timelapse which takes you through the demolition of the original John Thomas…

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Construction at Bridge Studios – Stages 10/11/12

The Bridge Studios is well on their way to completing Phase 2 of our site developments 5 phase plan. While we are all sad to see the John Thomas Special Effects Stage being demolished, we are excited about having 3 brand new 17,000 sq. ft. each soundproof, air conditioned, 50 foot tall Sound Stages, complete…

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New Construction Starting Soon – Stage 8 and Parkade

The Bridge Studios is in the planning process of Phase 3 of our site development. Stage 8 will be a brand new 16,000 sq. ft  sound stage with 16′ loading doors, 1600amps 120/208v w/additional, 1600amps available, 4,500 pounds per any one point on truss, HVAC  will have a 40 ton capacity, 35,000cfm exhaust fans and…

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Central location within the Vancouver / Lower Mainland region.

2400 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC, V5M 3Z3 – View Google Map

Sound/Acoustics
  • Exceptional soundproofing for control of all exterior sounds
  • Clear span soundstages are constructed from 9 1/2″ thick concrete exterior walls and STC 70 interior demising walls
  • Max interior noise level of 25 dBA (NC 20) weighted decibels
  • Interior walls and ceiling are lined with Insul-Quilt sound absorbing insulation for optimum room acoustics
Connectivity/Internet
  • Wi-fi 6 connectivity throughout stages, support and office spaces
  • Redundant, burstable up to 10Gbps internet connectivity
  • 10Gpbs fiber optic network throughout site
  • VoIP phone system
Electrical
  • Relying on 100% renewable BC Hydro electricity
  • Separate dimmer rooms for each stage
  • Each stage has 4 x 400 amp switches for 1,600 amps each
  • LED lighting throughout facility
  • Low light stumble lights in stage for safe exiting
  • Emergency lighting in grid to allow safe exit/egress for all crew should the power go out
  • Each stage has 4 x 400 amp contactor switched camlocks
  • 1 contactor is located on the stage floor
  • 3 contactors are located in the stage specific dimmer rooms
Bell & Light System
  • Director control system with multiple wall jacks on each of the 4 walls with 100 ft cable to control bell, lights and HVAC system shutdowns
  • All lighting in the facility is low energy LED lighting

 

Commitment
  • The entire site is designed to achieve the highest standards of sustainability and environmental responsibility.
  • The facility uses absolutely No Fossil Fuels and is completely powered by Electricity.
  • In British Columbia electricity is 100% generated by Hydro Power, meaning it’s 100% clean and renewable.
  • Full waste recycling programs provide minimal waste directed to landfills: plastic, paper, cardboard, organic, and metals.
  • The separate waste/recycling building is designed to make recycling easy and reducing the waste generated by the site. Wood, plastic, paper, glass, metal, and organics can all be separated.
  • The lot also has areas where catering can grow fresh vegetables, and there are Bee hives on the roofs.
Technical
  • All man lifts, forklifts and golf carts are battery operated. Fully electric vehicles.
  • 35 of the personal vehicle parking spots have 220v EV plug ins.
  • The site has one Supercharger, and electrical hook-ups for Base Camp trailers to plug right in.
  • HVAC VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) system uses NO fossil fuels.
  • LED lighting throughout facility.

 

Various renders & photos of Boundary Studios.
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Boundary Studios, is our original Bridge Studios facility and the first studio in Vancouver British Columbia.

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Launched in the Summer of 2023, Griffiths Studio is a master planned complex designed to provide all of the amenities needed for productions to film their expansive projects. Griffiths Studio sits on a massive 5-acre site that contains 4 new soundstages which is situated 20 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
  • 4 sound stages: 2 x 50′ high, 2 x 40′ high
  • Full complement of lighting and grip gear on site
  • Mill shops and set dec, props lock-ups
  • Costumes/wardrobe and prep and wrap offices
  • 12,000 sf of office space
  • Located 20 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver
Opened Summer 2023
VIEW GRIFFITHS
Lake City Studios is a purpose built, full-service, TV/film complex with 21 soundstages. This architecturally gifted facility will be powered entirely by renewable hydro electricity and have a dedicated area for recycling/waste management. Located directly beside a Skytrain transit station, it will allow over 1,000 cars to park below ground and a mile of film vehicles to park right beside the stages.
  • 21 sound stages: 6 x 50′ high, 10 x 40′ high, 5 x 35′ high ranging from 8,000 – 26,500 SF
  • Full complement of lighting and grip gear on site
  • Massive mill shops and set dec, props lock-ups
  • Costumes build and fitting areas fully immersed in natural light
  • 7 production offices / over 100,000 SF of office space
  • Located 10 minutes from airport and 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver
  • Campus-like environment with many film related business on site
Opening Spring of 2025
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