Historic Hudson Studios

A space rich with history, Historic Hudson Studios is a photo/film studio and event venue located in Hollywood, California. Situated in the heart of LaLa Land and steeped in the creative spirit of the city, this stunning destination is a perfect choice for couples who are looking to inject some movie magic into their special day. Each of our two main spaces features a solid wood bowstring trussed roof sitting overtop 18-foot ceilings, original exposed brick walls, and enormous industrial windows. A true cultural icon in the heart of Hollywood’s Theater District, you are sure to feel the brilliantly charged energy of Historic Hudson Studios throughout your special event. Historic Hudson Studios offers two main event spaces plus additional breakout rooms that can be arranged in a variety of configurations to perfectly accommodate your unique taste and vision. Historic Hudson Studios is the perfect setting for a variety of events; engagement parties, bridal showers, wedding after parties and post wedding brunch receptions, or anything else you can dream up. Within our space, we have four full professional kitchens available, hair and makeup room and lounge furniture for additional ambiance. All of us here at Hudson are veterans of the film industry and possess the “make it happen” attitude of this movie-making town. We are enthusiastically on hand and ready to help you bring your vision to life! Clients are free to create the day of their dreams within this unmatched Hollywood venue, we allow outside vendors and event planners of your choice to enhance your day. Historic Hudson Studios is also pet-friendly! Feel free to include your furry family members in your celebration. In the middle of the big city, parking can be a little tricky. HHS is pleased to be able to offer you either valet or parking garage and shuttle packages to make your event as seamless as possible. A Little Bit of History: Built in 1948, this historic building is an industrial gem of the early studio era in Hollywood. Smack in the center of the Theater District, creatives of all kinds have flocked here over the years, making it an epicenter of artistry and imagination. Historic Hudson Studios has played host to theatre companies, dance companies, filmmakers, photographers, painters, and more. Legendary photographer Herb Ritts even shot his iconic portraits of Madonna, Jack Nicholson, and David Bowie in his second-floor studio right across the hall from our venue, and Fred Astaire used HHS East as a dance rehearsal space. We are truly drenched in the spirit of cultural magic and can’t wait to share it with you!