• Access to professional facilities – Use of three studios for film, podcasts, commercials and photo shoots. Green screen for VFX work. Conference-ready areas and classroom for workshops or client meetings. High-speed internet, lighting kits, and essential gear included. Discounted rates for premium equipment rentals.
• 15 hours/month of conference room time – perfect for client meetings, table reads, or production planning.
• 40% discount on studio rentals – access our 3,000 sq ft double walled soundstage, 1,800 sq ft secondary studio, green screen, jib & tower, and professional lighting.
• 50% off classroom usage – run workshops, training sessions, or private screenings in our 30 seat classroom.
• Priority crew access – first call on Spark’s network of casting agents, directors, and production professionals.
• Networking & industry events – connect through monthly mixers, pitch contests, and California Film Commission presentations. Collaborate with other filmmakers, podcasters, and creatives.
• Premiere & screening opportunities – showcase your work in our 500-seat auditorium & studio with LED wall and stage.
• Mentorship & Career Development - monthly one-on-one mentorship sessions with experienced filmmakers. Guidance on pitch decks, funding strategies, and distribution. Portfolio reviews and feedback sessions
• **Special discounts offered** – production insurance co-op; CRM discounts; equipment purchase & rental discounts; hotel discounts up to 40%.
• Hot desking & editing bays – flexible workspace with access to professional post production tools.
• San Diego Central Chamber of Commerce Membership Waived – get one full year of business membership to the chamber for expanded community connection.
• Production support – access to interns and student assistants for projects. Discounted post-production services (editing bays, color grading). Help with casting calls and crew sourcing.
• Streaming distribution & festival screening – if you have a completed film that meets quality & production standards, it will be placed on the partner Roku channel plus screened at no fee at multiple indie film festivals.
• Business & marketing resources – templates for contracts, budgets, and release forms. Workshops on social media marketing, crowdfunding, and monetization. Guidance on film festival submissions and distribution platforms.