Recently launched 32TEN Studios, a new company based in San Rafael, CA, that provides stage rentals and both practical and digital VFX services, has signed three initial subtenant companies which will soon relocate into the historic site. The announcement was made by Tim Partridge, President/CEO, and Greg Maloney, COO, of 32TEN Studios.
RipplFX was the first outside production company to sign as a subtenant to 32TEN Studios. RipplFX is a mobile app developer and trans-media production company currently building a library of content for distribution across multiple platforms for books, games and films. "When I was introduced to 32TEN, I knew it would be the perfect environment to grow our operations. We are proud and excited to be part of this creative community and the legacy that has come before and continues today. Being here for just a short time has already had a wonderful impact on our clients and partners," said Nicole Lundeen, RipplFX CEO. RipplFX is currently producing a series of mobile apps and trans-media strategies for the publishing, education, and entertainment industries.
Jessen Productions will also be taking office space at the 32TEN Studios stage and office complex. Charles “Chuck” Jessen is a 28 year advertising veteran, having worked for ad agencies DDB, BBDO and Young & Rubicam on such accounts as Chevron, Clorox, Microsoft and Apple. Jessen Productions‘ commercials have been featured on “World’s Funniest” TV programs around the globe. “32TEN is the ideal place for me,” writer/director Jessen said. “They have the facilities I need, and are creating a community of like minded people that will certainly help keep our creative juices flowing.”
Commercial production company GB-Films will also be taking office and edit room space at 32TEN Studios, starting on March 1st. " We love the creative atmosphere that is forming here at 32TEN, and of course the history in the building itself is inspiring," said Andy Hill, CEO and Creative Director, GB-Films. "I’m looking forward to bringing my clients to this legendary soundstage and creating engaging content for them.”
Said Mr. Partridge, “Within only a month after we announced the launch of our new 32TEN Studio venture here in San Rafael, we are delighted to have so quickly signed three dynamic companies as subtenants in our facility. Our goal for 32TEN Studios is to add a sense of revitalization to the long-standing film production community located here in Marin, CA. Our soundstage is already fully booked up throughout the month of February with commercial projects, while our Practical Effects Team is already engaged in bidding for shots on three upcoming indie and studio feature films.”
About 32TEN STUDIOS
Launched in early 2012 by longtime entertainment industry leaders Tim Partridge and Greg Maloney, 32TEN Studios is both a stage rental and practical FX production company located at the historic site of first ILM, and later Kerner Optical. The company provides its services to producers of major motion pictures, independent films, TV programs, commercials, industrials, web content and multi-media projects.
32TEN Studios is located at 3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA, 94901. The phone is 800 717 3210, and the website is: www.32ten.com.
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