Ron
Hrynuik
Lake City
20 Stages
Griffiths
3 Stages
Boundary
13 Stages

We are pleased to announce the development of Griffiths Studios, a brand new Bridge Studios facility - launched Summer 2023.

  • Overview
  • Location
  • Technical
  • Environment
  • Gallery

Opened Summer 2023

Griffiths Studios offers three purpose built soundstages on 5 acres; 20 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

 

Sound Stages
  • Western Canada’s largest (volumetrically) purpose built sound stage at 32,400 sf (240′ x 135′ x 50′ high to underside of trusses)
  • Two 15,000 sf stages (120′ x 125′ x 40′ high to underside of trusses)
  • Laser flat concrete floors
  • Roof trusses capable of handling 10,000 pounds each
  • Stage 3 & 4 are 40 ft. to the grid, dividing wall is removable to create one 30,000 sf sound stage with catwalks
Support Building
  • Level 1 – Mill shop 7,000 sf
  • Level 2 – Props lock ups 5,000 sf
  • Level 3 – Set dec lock ups 6,700 sf
  • 5,000 lb capacity freight elevators
Offices
  • Level 1 – Costumes/wardrobe 4,000 sf
  • Level 2 – Prep & wrap office 3,000 sf
  • Levels 3 & 4 – Production office 9,000 sf
  • Total office space is 12,000 sf
Lighting/Grip
  • Powered by MBS Equipment Company (MBSE)

Parking
  • Crew parking for 214 vehicles
  • Base camp, hair & make-up, wardrobe truck parking is 1,500 lineal feet
  • 30 EV (electric vehicle) charging ports
Security
  • Site is alarmed, monitored, and has closed circuit 24/7 video surveillance
  • Entry controlled by card access (personnel and vehicular)
  • Records all entries/exits of the site and each main door in the facility
  • Closed circuit surveillance cameras throughout the site monitors all activities

Bridge Studios is proud to commit to making Griffiths Studios a 100% Fossil Fuel Free Facility.

Central location within the Vancouver / Lower Mainland region.

7705 Griffiths Drive, Burnaby, BC, V3N 4P1 – View Google Map

A new community is rising in Burnaby. The new Bridge Studios Griffiths location will be nestled in a central up and coming area, surrounded by amenities and transportation.

 

HVAC
  • Office HVAC system provided with state-of-the-art Variable Refrigeration Flow  ( VRF) system utilizing internal energy recovery. VRF is a fossil fuel free system with the latest industry technology providing the highest comfort level and performance with the least amount of energy cost.
  • Sound Stages are heated and air-conditioned utilizing Heat Pump Technology & Heat Recovery.  The Heat Pump ERV system is a fossil fuel free system utilizing the latest industry technologies providing the highest performance with the least operational cost. All sound stages are controlled via state-of-the-art BAS (Building Automation System) to optimize the HVAC system performance and energy while providing additional comfort for the occupants.
Sound/Acoustics
  • Exceptional soundproofing for control of all exterior sounds
  • Clear span soundstages are constructed from 9 1/2″ thick concrete exterior walls and STC 70 interior demising walls
  • Max interior noise level of 25 dBA (NC 20) weighted decibels
  • Interior walls and ceiling are lined with Insul-Quilt sound absorbing insulation for optimum room acoustics
Connectivity/Internet
  • Wi-fi 6 connectivity throughout stages, support and office spaces
  • Redundant, burstable up to 10Gbps internet connectivity
  • 10Gpbs fiber optic network throughout site
  • VoIP phone system
Electrical
  • Relying on 100% renewable BC Hydro electricity
  • Separate dimmer rooms for each stage
  • Each stage has 4 x 400 amp switches for 1,600 amps each
  • LED lighting throughout facility
  • Low light stumble lights in stage for safe exiting
  • Emergency lighting in grid to allow safe exit/egress for all crew should the power go out
  • Each stage has 4 x 400 amp contactor switched camlocks
  • 1 contactor is located on the stage floor
  • 3 contactors are located in the stage specific dimmer rooms
Bell & Light System
  • Director control system with multiple wall jacks on each of the 4 walls with 100 ft cable to control bell, lights and HVAC system shutdowns

 

Bridge Studios is proud to commit to making Griffiths Studios a 100% Fossil Fuel Free Facility.

 

Commitment
  • The entire site is designed to achieve the highest standards of sustainability and environmental responsibility.
  • The facility uses absolutely No Fossil Fuels and is completely powered by Electricity.
  • In British Columbia electricity is 100% generated by Hydro Power, meaning it’s 100% clean and renewable.
  • The separate waste/recycling building is designed to make recycling easy and reducing the waste generated by the site. Wood, plastic, paper, glass, metal, and organics can all be separated.
  • The lot also has areas where catering can grow fresh vegetables, and there are Bee hives on the roofs.
Technical
  • All man lifts, forklifts and golf carts are battery operated. Fully electric vehicles.
  • 35 of the personal vehicle parking spots have 220v EV plug ins.
  • The site has one Supercharger, and electrical hook-ups for Base Camp trailers to plug right in.
  • HVAC VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) system uses NO fossil fuels.
  • LED lighting throughout facility.

 

Various photos of Griffiths Studios.
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