Question 1

How much does it cost to rent a film set in Los Angeles at DogTown?

Accepted Answer

Half-day rentals start at $800, full-day at $1,200, and weekly at $7,000. Each set has its own pricing tier; the Gritty Dive Bar is the most affordable, the High-Rise CEO Office is the premium tier ($1,500 half-day, $2,200 full-day, $13,500 weekly). All rates are transparent with no hidden fees.

Question 2

What is included in a half-day versus full-day rental?

Accepted Answer

Both include exclusive access to the chosen 680 sq ft set with 14-foot ceilings, the set-specific props and lighting (Edison bulbs, neon signage, period furniture, etc.), on-site parking for production vehicles, and ground-level load-in access. Half-day is up to 6 hours; full-day is up to 12 hours.

Question 3

Is there parking and load-in access at the studio?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DogTown Film Studios at 1401 N Main St in Downtown LA offers ground-level access for grip trucks and on-site parking for up to 9 production vehicles. There are no stairs, freight elevators, or third-party building constraints to navigate.

Question 4

Can I book back-to-back days for a multi-day shoot?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Multi-day and weekly rates are available. Weekly rates start at $7,000 for the Gritty Dive Bar. We also offer full buyouts for productions that need exclusive access to multiple sets simultaneously.

Question 5

Do you offer full buyouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Full buyouts of all 4 sets are available for productions requiring exclusive use of the entire facility. Contact team@dtsdtla.com or call (318) 596-9697 for buyout pricing and availability.

Question 6

What is the difference between DogTown and Giggster or Peerspace?

Accepted Answer

DogTown Film Studios is filmmaker-owned and operated; the team has over 15 years of experience and 500+ completed productions. Our sets are purpose-built for professional film production from the ground up — not someone's apartment or rented space listed on a marketplace. Every set is plug-and-play ready with consistent specifications (680 sq ft, 14-foot ceilings, ground-level access).