🎬 Filming Location Rental – The Granada LA (Alhambra, CA)

Historic 3-Story Venue • Ballroom • Nightclub • Dance Studios • Restaurant • Multiple Looks in One Location

Location: 17 S First Street, Alhambra, CA
Type: Film / Photography Production Rental
Availability: Varies on days. Flexible on days, hours & cost

📍 About the Space

The Granada LA is a landmark venue in Alhambra with highly versatile interiors perfect for filming. Built with a unique mix of vintage charm and modern lighting, the location offers several different atmospheres all inside one building.

The venue includes a grand ballroom, full nightclub, bar + restaurant, multiple dance studios spaces, hallways, staircases, lounge areas, basement, offices, and a large parking lot for loading trucks.

Perfect for:

  • Film & TV scenes
  • Music videos
  • Dance/choreography shoots
  • Restaurant or nightlife scenes
  • Performance shoots
  • Commercials & branded content
  • Social media content
  • Photoshoots
  • Interview setups and podcasts

No rooftop access.

🏛 Spaces Available

1. Grand Ballroom (Main Floor)

  • Large hardwood dance floor
  • Stage area
  • High ceilings with chandeliers
  • Ambient dimmable lighting
  • Dance floor with LED club lighting
  • Lounge/booth seating (can be removed)
  • Large LED Screen above stage
  • Mirrors along columns
  • Works well for ballroom scenes, parties, award scenes, live performance shoots, dance videos, interviews, and product commercials

2. Reception & Bar (Lower Bar area main floor) 

  • Full Bar setup
  • Bar counter
  • Front desk & entrance area 
  • Perfect for club scenes, Latin music videos, nightlife environments, or creative dance shoots

3. 3rd Floor Large Room 

Sizes range from small to large rooms

  • Wood or laminate wood floors
  • Clean, open aesthetic
  • Mirrors on partial wall
  • Full vintage bar on side of dance floor
  • Lounge/booth seating (can be removed)
  • Great for fitness filming, choreography, interviews, auditions, workshop content, and rehearsals

4. Restaurant & Kitchen

  • Booth seating & table seating
  • Chandeliers
  • Warm lighting and a classic dining look
  • Full commercial kitchen setup
  • Great for restaurant scenes, first dates, interviews, and hosting-style shoots

5. Basement, Hallways, Entrances & Staircases

  • Distinct looks throughout the building
  • Great for transitional scenes, character walk-throughs, and atmospheric shots

🔊 Sound, Tech, and Power Access

Your production team can plug directly into the venue’s sound and power:

Audio & Sound Access

  • Ability to plug into the house sound system (aux connection)
  • Options for using:
    • Wireless microphone system (with advance request)
    • Floor speakers
    • Stage audio setup (in ballroom)
    • DJ booth connections (in nightclub)
  • Sound system suitable for dance videos, performance scenes, playback for choreography, and dialogue scenes that require controlled music volume

Power Access

  • Multiple power outlets throughout all floors
  • Production teams recommended to bring generator high volume of equipment used

Acoustics

  • Ballroom: clear, open sound
  • Nightclub: dampened acoustics good for music playback
  • Studios: controlled rehearsal environment for clean audio

🚗 Parking & Load-In

  • Large parking lots & structures surrounding
  • Production truck-friendly
  • Easy load-in through back and side entrances
  • Street parking available
  • Cast/crew parking set by city

💰 Rates Vary on need, time & dates

📅 Booking Requirements

  • COI required for medium/large productions
  • Security or tech staff may be required depending on filming
  • Overtime billed at 1.5x rate
  • No rooftop access

✨ Add-On Services

  • Professional lighting rental
  • LED Screen use
  • Sound technician
  • Extra holding rooms (based on availability)
  • Bar service (for lifestyle scenes only)

📞 Contact to Book

The Granada LA – Film & Production Rentals
📧 kristygranadala@gmail.com
 🌐 www.thegranadala.com
📸 Instagram: @thegranadala