Manhattan Beach Studios Campus

What Manhattan Beach Studios Campus does

Manhattan Beach Studios Campus (also known as MBS Media Campus or Manhattan Beach Studios) is a 22-acre, 685,000 square-foot film and television production campus located at 1600 Rosecrans Ave in Manhattan Beach, California, within the Los Angeles South Bay and minutes from LAX. Originally built in 1999 by Shamrock Holdings of California for the Roy E. Disney family, the facility is currently owned by an affiliate of Hackman Capital Partners and operated by The MBS Group. The campus comprises 15 sound stages totaling 385,000 SF with ceiling heights of 24.6' to 45' to grid, a 1,300 SF streaming and broadcasting stage, a two-story New York Street backlot, and over 300,000 SF of production and creative office space, supported by on-site subsidiaries including MBS Equipment Company (lighting and grip rentals), Blue Room Post (audio and video post-production), and Manhattan Beach Video Production & Photography.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time license rentals of sound stages, production offices, and backlot locations to film, television, commercial, and streaming-content producers, supplemented by professional-services revenue from on-site equipment rental, post-production, photography, video production, and luxury amenity offerings. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales: contact-based bookings are coordinated through dedicated on-site staff (with named contacts for stage availability, equipment, and post-production), targeting major Hollywood studios, independent production companies, streaming platforms, and commercial advertisers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated via direct inquiry. Notable productions filmed on the campus include the Avatar sequels (Lightstorm Entertainment), The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett (Lucas Film), and Marvel Studios' Avengers, Captain America, and Iron Man 2; marquee tenant logos include Netflix, Warner Bros., HBO, Disney, ABC, CBS, and Sony Pictures.

The business model is a vertically integrated production campus: the combination of physical infrastructure, on-site post-production and equipment services, and high-end concierge amenities (Global Cuisine restaurant and catering, auto detailing, skin institute, massage therapy) is positioned to retain production companies for multi-year engagements. Marketing channels consist primarily of the company website, a 360 virtual tour, and organic social media (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram), with no enterprise software, API, or platform offering indicated in the source data.

Name

Manhattan Beach Studios Campus

Legal name

MBS Media Campus

Website

https://mbsmediacampus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

MBS Media Campus is a 22-acre, 685,000 SF film and television production facility in Manhattan Beach, CA, owned by Hackman Capital Partners and offering 15 sound stages, a backlot, on-site post-production, equipment rental, and concierge amenities to major Hollywood studios, streamers, and advertisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Television Production Studio Facilities

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators (MPADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA), Backlot & Exterior Lot Rental (MPADAIAB), Production Office Space & Support Facilities (MPADAIAD), Locations Services (Scouting, Permits, Management) (MPADAFAE), Studios, Stages & Location Services (Facilities, Location Scouting/Permits) (MPAAAMAG)

Keywords

• Film production studios
• Sound stage rentals
• Television production facilities
• Production equipment rentals
• Post-production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Studio Space Rental: Rental of sound stages, production offices, and backlot locations to film, television, and commercial production companies. Revenue generated through bookings of studio facilities ranging from small stages to large production lots.
2. Production Services: On-site equipment rentals (lighting, grip, expendables), post-production services, video production, photography services, and transportation. Services provided through MBS Equipment Company, Blue Room Post, and Manhattan Beach Video Production & Photography.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Manhattan Beach Studios Campus operates a 22-acre, 685,000 SF film and television production studio complex in Manhattan Beach, California, leasing 15 sound stages (totaling 385,000 SF), production offices, and a New York Street backlot to film, television, and commercial production companies. The campus offers integrated production services including on-site lighting and grip equipment rentals, full-service audio/video post-production, photography and live-streaming capabilities, a stocked expendables resource center, and luxury concierge amenities. Operations are run by The MBS Group on behalf of owner Hackman Capital Partners.

Product overview

MBS Media Campus (Manhattan Beach Studios) is a 22-acre, 685,000 SF world-class film and television production facility offering 15 sound stages (totaling 385,000 SF), a 1,300 SF streaming and broadcasting stage, New York Street backlot, and over 300,000 SF of office and support space. The facility operates as a comprehensive production campus with integrated services including lighting and grip equipment rental (via MBS Equipment Company), a Production Resource Center, on-site post-production (Blue Room Post), video and photography services, and luxury concierge amenities. The studio is designed for optimal production efficiency with contiguous stage access to offices, supporting productions such as Avatar sequels, The Mandalorian, and Marvel films.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sound Stages (Stages 3A, 15–28) Rental of 15 sound stages ranging from 9,673 SF to 25,350 SF, with ceiling heights of 24.6' to 45' to grid, wood-over-concrete flooring, elephant doors (17'8" x 16'0"), catwalks, and attached production offices and support space; available to film, television, and commercial production companies.
• Streaming & Broadcasting Stage 1,300 SF versatile stage with HVAC and 200 amps, designed for live streaming, interviews, photography, video projects, and social events; available to production companies, brands, and event organizers.
• New York Street Backlot Full two-story, double-sided backlot block with a 20'-wide paved street, row house and restaurant fronts (175' north side, 192' south side), sidewalks, removable light posts, trees and landscaping, 1,200 amp power drops, and mounting brackets for green screens and backdrops; available to film, television, and commercial production companies.
• Production Offices Production support office space ranging from 3,500 SF to 15,000 SF per building with contiguous stage access, high-speed internet, wireless capabilities, in-house telecommunications support, kitchens, conference rooms, and furniture rentals; available short- and long-term to production companies.
• Lighting & Grip Equipment Rentals Onsite rental of lighting and grip equipment through MBS Equipment Company, providing access to one of the world's largest inventories including intelligent lighting, fluorescent, HMI, quartz, distribution boxes, dimmers, cables, overheads, flags, and sustainable-energy alternatives; available to productions filming at the campus.
• Blue Room Post (Post-Production Services) Full-service audio and video post-production located on campus, offering ADR and VO recording, sound design, 5.1 and stereo mixing, editorial, music composition, scripting, 3D graphics and compositing, color correction, finishing, and data management; available to film, television, and commercial clients.
• Manhattan Beach Video Production & Photography On-site commercial and product photography, 360 virtual reality and virtual tours, animated imagery, live video production, broadcast sound stage services, portraits, and headshots; available to brands, advertising agencies, and production companies.

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered foundational, core and minor.

• Shamrock Holdings of California (for Roy E. Disney family)foundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Original developer and builder of Manhattan Beach Studios Media Campus in 1999.
• The MBS GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperates and services MBS Media Campus. Responsible for day-to-day management of studio facilities and services.
• MBS Equipment CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides onsite lighting and grip equipment services with access to one of the world's largest equipment inventories including technologically advanced solutions and sustainable energy alternatives.
• Blue Room PostcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent post-production agency located on campus providing full-service audio and video post-production including ADR, sound design, 5.1 and stereo mixing, music composition, video editing, 3D graphics, color correction, and data management.
• Manhattan Beach Video Production & PhotographycoreTechnology or IntegrationOn-site video production and photography services offering commercial and product photography, 360 virtual reality, animated imagery, live video production, broadcast sound stage, portraits and headshots.
• Global CuisineminorOthersOperates full-service restaurant on campus open Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:30pm featuring Thai and Latin cuisines. Also provides office catering services.
• Super Mario Car DetailingminorOthersOn-lot car detailing service that picks up vehicles, cleans them, and drops them off. Also serves production vehicles.
• Ablon Skin Institute & Research CenterminorOthersDr. Glynis Ablon provides on-campus skin and rejuvenation therapy services including acne treatments, Botox, chemical peels, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, and more.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sunset Studios (Hudson Pacific Properties): Sunset Studios, operated by Hudson Pacific, is one of LA's largest independent sound-stage operators with multiple campuses (Sunset Bronson, Sunset Gower, Sunset Las Palmas). It directly competes with MBS for Hollywood feature, TV, and streaming productions across similar stage sizes and integrated service offerings.
• Sony Pictures Studios: Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City operates a 447,000 SF studio lot with 16+ sound stages and is one of MBS's principal competitors for major Hollywood productions, particularly for content where Sony-owned IP (Spider-Man, Venom, etc.) requires large-scale stage rental.
• Paramount Pictures Studios: Paramount's Hollywood lot offers 30+ sound stages across 65 acres and is a direct competitor to MBS for tentpole film and TV productions. It is currently undergoing redevelopment that could intensify competition for premium LA stage demand.
• Warner Bros. Studios Burbank: Warner Bros.' historic Burbank lot offers more than 30 sound stages and integrated production services. While it primarily services Warner Bros.-owned productions, it competes with MBS for third-party productions and skilled crew in the LA market.
• Universal Studios Lot: Universal's Universal City lot comprises 30+ sound stages across 400+ acres and serves as a major competitor for premium film and streaming productions, particularly those tied to Comcast/NBCUniversal content franchises.
• Raleigh Studios: Raleigh Studios operates multiple sound-stage campuses, including Raleigh Studios Hollywood. It competes head-to-head with MBS for mid- and large-budget productions in LA, offering comparable stage sizes and on-site equipment rental services.

Broad incumbents

• Pinewood Studios: Pinewood Group operates Pinewood and Shepperton Studios in the UK and has expanded into US markets. It competes with MBS for global Hollywood productions by offering tax-incentive-driven alternatives, positioning itself as a broader incumbent in the international studio market.

Regional players

• Trilith Studios: Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Georgia, has emerged as a major US production hub with 30+ sound stages. It is not a direct LA competitor but is winning productions away from LA via Georgia's film tax credit, representing a structural threat to MBS's regional share of US film production.

Emerging players

• Eastbrook Studios: Eastbrook Studios (London) is a newer purpose-built studio facility competing for Hollywood productions drawn to the UK's tax credits. It represents an emerging competitor targeting the same global productions MBS serves.

Others

• Television City (Hackman Capital): Television City in Hollywood is owned by Hackman Capital Partners — the same PE owner as MBS. It is being redeveloped into a major studio campus, making it a portfolio sibling rather than direct competitor, but it illustrates Hackman's strategy of consolidating LA studio real estate under one platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/mbsmediacampus

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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