Welcome to Echo Park’s premier cinema-ready market and commercial storefront, located inside the 30-Mile Studio Zone. Our authentic neighborhood store offers a highly versatile setting for feature films, television series, national commercials, music videos, short films, and tech research projects.
Booking Options — One-Hour Minimum:
Full Space Takeover (Indoor + Outdoor): $1,250/hour.
Enjoy access to the market interior and exterior, including the back space for dressing, wardrobe, or equipment staging. The market can close to customers for your production or remain operating if you prefer, with arrangements confirmed before booking.
Exterior Only (Front Apron / Mural Facade): $625/hour.
Capture the colorful storefront and mural facade, with use of the left-side outdoor area of the market. Restroom access is included; all other indoor spaces and amenities are reserved for full-space bookings.
Please message us with your preferred option so the booking scope and rate can be confirmed before booking.
Parking & Production Setting:
Dedicated customer parking and street parking are available. The market is on a generally calm neighborhood street with low ambient noise. Please share your sound-recording needs so we can help plan your shoot.
Featured In Major Productions:
• Crime 101 (2026 Feature Film starring Chris Hemsworth & Barry Keoghan)
• Coca-Cola March Madness Commercial (featuring Magic Johnson & Lil Dicky)
• JAEHYUN (NCT) - "Unconditional" Official Music Video
• CACTI DON'T DIE (Shot on 16mm, Directed by Joffrey Jans)
Space Highlights & Features:
Iconic Exterior Facade: Vibrant geometric mural wall, textured block exterior, and rustic vintage "Echo Food Market" signage with high street visibility on Echo Park Ave.
Wide Double-Door Entrance: Ground-floor entry allowing seamless, stair-free roll-in access for heavy camera cases, lighting rigs, and production gear.
Authentic Bodega Interior: Classic fully stocked grocery aisles, snack displays, and an authentic checkout counter setup.
Wall-to-Wall Cooler Display: Back wall lined with glass-front import, domestic, and craft beer cooler doors.
High Ceilings & Open Sightlines: Exposed structural ceiling beams with broad aisle spacing to easily maneuver camera dollies and crew.
Front Staging Area: Concrete front apron space directly off the sidewalk, perfect for exterior camera setups, staging gear, or holding crew.
Unbeatable Studio Zone Location:
Iconic LA Landmarks: Minutes from Dodger Stadium, Silver Lake, and Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA).
Prime Industry Access: Situated in a highly sought-after, film-friendly Echo Park neighborhood within the 30-Mile Studio Zone.
Emerging Filmmakers & Student Projects:
We proudly support the next generation of storytellers. While our posted rates reflect commercial and studio productions, we offer flexible, tiered pricing for select accredited student thesis projects and indie short films during off-peak hours. Please message us directly with your project details, crew size, and budget for consideration.