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We are pleased to announce the development of Griffiths Studios, a brand new Bridge Studios facility - launched Summer 2023.

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The new Griffiths Studios facility is located 20 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. The entire site has been designed to provide all of the amenities needed for productions to film their projects on site, and travel to nearby locations to shoot.

This new master-planned complex opened Summer 2023. The new facility sits on a 5-acre site that contains three new soundstages, one of them being the largest purpose built stage (volumetrically) in Western Canada.

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STAGES

Stages 1 and 2 32,400 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 3 15,000 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE
Stage 4 15,000 SQ. FT. VIEW STAGE

OFFICES

Office and Costumes Department Building VIEW OFFICE
Support Building VIEW OFFICE
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Opened Summer 2023

Griffiths Studios offers three purpose built soundstages on 5 acres; 20 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

 

Sound Stages
  • Western Canada’s largest (volumetrically) purpose built sound stage at 32,400 sf (240′ x 135′ x 50′ high to underside of trusses)
  • Two 15,000 sf stages (120′ x 125′ x 40′ high to underside of trusses)
  • Laser flat concrete floors
  • Roof trusses capable of handling 10,000 pounds each
  • Stage 3 & 4 are 40 ft. to the grid, dividing wall is removable to create one 30,000 sf sound stage with catwalks
Support Building
  • Level 1 – Mill shop 7,000 sf
  • Level 2 – Props lock ups 5,000 sf
  • Level 3 – Set dec lock ups 6,700 sf
  • 5,000 lb capacity freight elevators
Offices
  • Level 1 – Costumes/wardrobe 4,000 sf
  • Level 2 – Prep & wrap office 3,000 sf
  • Levels 3 & 4 – Production office 9,000 sf
  • Total office space is 12,000 sf
Lighting/Grip
  • Powered by MBS Equipment Company (MBSE)

Parking
  • Crew parking for 214 vehicles
  • Base camp, hair & make-up, wardrobe truck parking is 1,500 lineal feet
  • 30 EV (electric vehicle) charging ports
Security
  • Site is alarmed, monitored, and has closed circuit 24/7 video surveillance
  • Entry controlled by card access (personnel and vehicular)
  • Records all entries/exits of the site and each main door in the facility
  • Closed circuit surveillance cameras throughout the site monitors all activities

Bridge Studios is proud to commit to making Griffiths Studios a 100% Fossil Fuel Free Facility.

Bridge Studios upcoming 23-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 36 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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Central location within the Vancouver / Lower Mainland region.

7705 Griffiths Drive, Burnaby, BC, V3N 4P1 – View Google Map

A new community is rising in Burnaby. The new Bridge Studios Griffiths location will be nestled in a central up and coming area, surrounded by amenities and transportation.

 

HVAC
  • Office HVAC system provided with state-of-the-art Variable Refrigeration Flow  ( VRF) system utilizing internal energy recovery. VRF is a fossil fuel free system with the latest industry technology providing the highest comfort level and performance with the least amount of energy cost.
  • Sound Stages are heated and air-conditioned utilizing Heat Pump Technology & Heat Recovery.  The Heat Pump ERV system is a fossil fuel free system utilizing the latest industry technologies providing the highest performance with the least operational cost. All sound stages are controlled via state-of-the-art BAS (Building Automation System) to optimize the HVAC system performance and energy while providing additional comfort for the occupants.
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

 

Bridge Studios is proud to commit to making Griffiths Studios a 100% Fossil Fuel Free Facility.

 

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.
  • 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 photos of Griffiths Studios.
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Two new facilities are currently in development within the Vancouver area. Here’s a sneak peak at Lake City Studios and Griffiths Studios.

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Lake City Studios is a purpose built, full-service, TV/film complex with 20 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.
  • 20 sound stages: 6 x 50′ high, 10 x 40′ high, 5 x 35′ high ranging from 8,000 – 42,442 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 Summer of 2025
VIEW LAKE CITY
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 3 new soundstages which is situated 20 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.
  • 3 sound stages: 2 x 50′ high, 2 x 40′ high
  • Western Canada’s largest (volumetrically) purpose built sound stage at 32,400 sf
  • 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

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