424 POST AND HARBOR UNITE TO LAUNCH STATE-OF-THE-ART POST-PRODUCTION STUDIO IN CULVER CITY
LOS ANGELES, -- FEB 2024: Renowned Los Angeles sound studio, 424 Post, and leading global post-production studio, Harbor, are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the launch of a full-service post-production studio in the heart of Culver City. This marks a global partnership between both companies; 424 Post VP of Operations, Richard Burnette, and Harbor CEO, Zak Tucker, announced today.
The strategic partnership between 424 Post and Harbor combines decades of industry expertise offering an unparalleled roster of award-winning talent across picture and sound post-production for the entertainment industry at this new studio in Culver City.
The Culver Studio is already operational and integrated into the existing network of 424 Post Hollywood stages and Harbor’s studios across New York, Santa Monica, Chicago, Atlanta, London, enabling multi-geography and cross-discipline collaboration, granting clients total creative control. It offers the complete range of post-production services, including five stages for both theatrical color grading and sound mixing. The theaters at Culver Post are designed to accommodate large audiences, seating hundreds of people each, delivering an authentic cinematic experience on a grand scale. All theaters are equipped with Dolby Atmos. The facility includes three 4k projection stages and two LED-wall theaters. A notable highlight is the 8k LED-wall theater with a 34ft screen, making it one of the largest LED-wall post-production theaters in Los Angeles. Embracing a future-forward, communal color grading experience on LED-wall theaters in both SDR and HDR, eliminating the confinement to single small displays.
Zak Tucker, Founder & CEO of Harbor, stated: "Harbor was established to put filmmakers and their craft collaborators in the driver’s seat, where artistry is signature, client service is boutique, and infrastructure is enterprise. Harbor’s footprint extends from London, to New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Santa Monica, Hollywood and now Culver City. Our focus across these major production centers is to cultivate a community of premium artistry. This dedication is driven by our commitment to deliver top-tier craft whilst maintaining a meticulous approach to client service. This partnership with 424 Post positions us to expand our post-production offering and reach in Los Angeles where our clients need us.”
Richard Burnette, VP of Operations at 424 Post, stated: "424 Post and Harbor share a common commitment to delivering unparalleled creative experiences and top-tier services for the clients we collaborate with. Our dedication to curating teams of premium talent, all while maintaining an intimate boutique atmosphere, has enabled us to foster a truly creative environment that empowers filmmakers to bring their visions to life. This exciting collaboration unites two industry leaders under one roof, creating a powerhouse of creative sound and picture services. After successfully transforming our post-production studios into sought-after creative hubs at our existing locations, we're thrilled to unite at Culver Post. We eagerly anticipate the incredible possibilities this partnership holds and the remarkable projects that will emerge from this collaboration."
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