Spark Studio Soundstage

09/06/2025

🎉 Today, we’re thrilled to announce the incredible nominees for the BEST ACTING categories for the 48 Hour Film Project - Los Angeles 2025! 🎭🏆

As per tradition, the prestigious ‘Best Of’ Los Angeles award nominations stay under wraps until the grand awards ceremony. But we’re giving you a sneak peek at the BEST ACTING and Women in Film nominees! 🎬 Don’t miss these stellar performances at the ‘Best Of’ Los Angeles Awards Screening and find out the winners at the ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 10th at the breathtaking Regal Cinemas North Hollywood! ✨

🎟️ Grab tickets: https://ab-aut.ticketbud.com/48lafilmfest or check

A massive BRAVO to all the talented actors nominated this year! 👏🌟

🏆 BEST ACTOR NOMINEES (in alphabetical order):

🌟 Anish Chandak in “Machine Learning” by Origin Point
🌟 Brian Barlow in “Side Hustle” by Buckles & Bird Productions
🌟 Bret Shefter in “Educating Daly” by Mandi Eats a Muffin
🌟 Garret Lawrence in “Horrendous Passion” by Oddjob Media
🌟 Ian Michaels in “Tether” by Silvascope Pictures
🌟 Joey Krulock in “Long Distance” by MMJ
🌟 Patrick Shadek in “The Looney Bin” by Ciros
🌟 Yosuki Nishi in “Echoes” by Paradigm Shift

Huge congrats to all our nominees! 🎉🙌 Stay tuned for more acting category reveals!

09/06/2025

Calling all creatives!

KPBS is on the lookout for local content that inspires, educates, and reflects the vibrant arts and culture of our region and the people who call it home.

Through the KPBS Explore Local Content Project, seed funding will be offered to the best new ideas in audio or video storytelling. Arts and culture, history, lifestyle, science and nature and more — if it’s rooted in local culture, we want to hear it!

Submit your proposal now!

https://www.kpbs.org/tv/kpbs-explore

09/06/2025

08/15/2025

The following Camera Pacakages are available for rent for productions. #1 BMPCC 6kpro with DZO ZOOM KIT , #2 BMPCC 6Kpro DZO PRIME LENS KIT 25,35,50,75,90,100,125, BMPCC 6kpro alone, Frankenstein Lens (ASK) or SOny Fx5 with 3 Lens Anamorphic Kit. Space, Gear and Post production all available for rent at Spark Studio. Just message us directly here or at the site.

08/15/2025

Welcome 48 hour filmmakers to the kick off event. Chrissy Raven Kilna and Kilna Anthony seen here addressing KArl Weis Filmnet event. Larry Poole Sag Aftra instrumental in getting a SAG waiver in place for 48. Tony Amat took some great Red Carpet Photos and finally a still from Studio B where we shot this great interview. https://fb.watch/Bvpq7ANt7l/

08/14/2025

San Diego, CA (For Release) - San Diego 48-Hour Film Project City Co-Producers Chrissy Raven Kilna and Kilna Anthony join host David Kamatoy on the DavidKamatoy.com Show to preview the 2025 competition. The pair, who have been involved with the Project more than a decade as participants and more rec...

08/14/2025

San Diego 48 Hour Film Project Participants. Do you need space, gear or post production. We are open for business this weekend. Contact us directly here.

08/14/2025

San Diego, CA - Excited to host the 48 hour film project kick off in San Diego. Sat down with City Co-Producers Chrissy Raven Kilna and Kilna Anthony

48-Hour Film Project City Producers Join the DavidKamatoy.com Show

San Diego, CA (For Release) - San Diego 48-Hour Film Project City Co-Producers Chrissy Raven Kilna and Kilna Anthony join host David Kamatoy on the DavidKamatoy.com Show to preview the 2025 competition. The pair, who have been involved with the Project more than a decade as participants and more recently as producers, took time from their busy schedule to share some history and tips on how to make a successful film. This year the competition will kick off Friday, August 15, from 4:30-7:00 p.m., at Spark Studio Soundstage in San Diego.

Often known unofficially as “The 48,” it is the world's largest, longest running, and most popular timed filmmaking competition, with organizations in more than 100 cities around the world. Over a weekend, teams of writers, actors, camera operators, producers, and more compete to make a short film in just two days. The Project draws a wide range of teams and members, from first-time amateurs to veteran independent producers, to well-known professionals.

Two important features make the 48-Hour Film Project unique and an important stepping stone for amateur filmmakers. The first feature is that the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) provides a waiver for the project so that union actors can participate without the filmmaker needing to pay union wages or go through standard union regulations. Additionally, it is one of the few festivals that gives an IMDb listing.

“The 48 is a great playfield leveler,” says Kilna Anthony, “in the sense that it is an all-volunteer effort. You know for at least that one gig it’s gonna be everyone’s putting in their blood, sweat, and tears just for the love of it.”

“Also, what’s great about it is we see film teams doing it repeatedly,” adds Chrissy Raven, “getting better and better as time goes on.”

For more information about the 48-Hour Film Project, visit their website at SanDiego48.com or visit their page at SanDiego48HFP. Several teams are currently looking for additional members, and anyone interested should attend the kickoff at Spark Studio Soundstage, located at 8283 Ronson Rd, San Diego, 92111.

Interested in Spark Studio Soundstage Rentals space, gear or post. Contact Spark here
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04/03/2025

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10/07/2024

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10/07/2024

David Kamatoy interviews Fran Cannon, MBA discussing Success Principles and poses the question, "Do you really need an MBA?" Fran Cannon has not one but two MBA's. David Kamatoy is a Multi-Creative, a jack of all trades, master of some. The show is dedicated to those with too many great ideas and ta...

09/29/2024

San Diego, CA (For Release): David Kamatoy interviews Fran Cannon, MBA discussing Success Principles and poses the question, "Do you really need an MBA?" Fran Cannon has not one but two MBA's. David Kamatoy is a Multi-Creative, a jack of all trades, master of some. The show is dedicated to those wit...