Business Details
Premier Los Angeles Venues for Events and Filming
Buttercup Venues is a premier location service dedicated to connecting creative professionals with unique event spaces and filming locations across Los Angeles. With over 75 years of combined industry experience, our team curates a diverse portfolio of venues, including warehouses, galleries, offices, and industrial sites, tailored for high-impact projects in film, television, brand activations, and large-scale events. Our deep understanding of production and event needs allows us to streamline the venue selection process, offering personalized support from initial inquiry to project completion.Trusted by leading global brands, we prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring each property meets rigorous standards for versatility, visual appeal, and logistical practicality. By focusing on exclusive spaces unavailable through mainstream platforms, we empower clients to realize their creative visions with distinctive backdrops that elevate storytelling and brand engagement.
Services
Event Venues
Filming Locations
Pop-Up Spaces
Office Venues
Warehouses
Art Galleries
Retail Activations
Brand Activations
Production Sets
Experiential Marketing
Highlights and features
- We offer over 75+ years of combined experience in the LA film and events industry.
- We provide exclusive, high-end commercial properties not available on mass-market platforms.
- Our curated approach minimizes noise by sending only venues that match your brief.
- We streamline venue selection with personalized support from start to finish.
- Our spaces are trusted by leading global brands, film producers, and creative agencies.
What people say
Outstanding collection of properties
Seasoned professionals
Top-notch photography
Seamless logistics
Curated options
Services
Event Venues
Our event venues provide versatile spaces for brand activations, pop-ups, and large-scale corporate events. Designed to accommodate diverse needs, these locations feature architectural distinctiveness, flexible layouts, and essential amenities. Clients benefit from strategic LA positioning in high-traffic areas, ensuring accessibility and visibility for impactful gatherings.
Filming Locations
Specialized filming locations include warehouses, offices, and industrial sites tailored for cinema and commercial productions. Each property offers unique visual characteristics, technical practicality, and logistical advantages. Our portfolio supports feature films, TV shows, and high-end commercials requiring authentic backdrops with production-ready infrastructure.
Pop-Up Spaces
Curated pop-up spaces enable temporary retail activations, product launches, and immersive brand experiences. Featuring street-level visibility and adaptable interiors, these locations cater to short-term needs with flexibility for creative installations. Strategically positioned in trendsetting LA neighborhoods, they maximize consumer engagement and brand exposure.
Office Venues
Office venues serve as professional backdrops for filming, photoshoots, and corporate events. Our collection includes furnished executive suites, open-concept layouts, and architecturally distinctive spaces. These locations combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, supporting commercial productions and business-oriented gatherings across various industries.
Warehouse Venues
Industrial warehouse venues offer expansive spaces for film productions, concerts, and large-scale events. Available in diverse configurations from raw industrial units to architecturally unique structures, these venues provide flexibility for set construction, equipment staging, and immersive experiential marketing campaigns in Los Angeles' creative landscape.
People
Bruce Kramer
Founder
Founded 12 innovative studios in LA, NY, Miami, and London. Established a leading artist representation agency managing 75+ talents, brokered iconic creative projects, and now specializes in exclusive LA property curation for film and brand activations.
Marc Royce
Partner
Fine-arts graduate with a distinguished photography career in major publications. Formerly worked under Richard Avedon, capturing celebrities and world leaders. Applies artistic expertise to elevate property presentations and ensure visual excellence for film opportunities.
Samuel Hall
Properties Manager
Civil engineering graduate with production experience on major TV shows. Manages venue operations, problem-solving for complex productions. Brings technical knowledge and resourcefulness to ensure seamless execution of filming and event projects since 2015.
Questions
How does Buttercup Venues differ from booking platforms like Peerspace or Giggster?
We're a curated location service connecting clients directly with venue owners Bruce and Marc, offering exclusive LA properties unavailable on mainstream platforms through personalized curation.
Can I book a venue on short notice?
We'll try to accommodate urgent requests, though we can't guarantee availability. Submit your detailed brief and we'll prioritize time-sensitive projects when possible.
What types of events do you support?
We specialize in brand activations, film shoots, immersive experiences, pop-ups, TV/film production, commercials, and large-scale private events requiring unique, high-impact spaces in Los Angeles.
How are venue fees determined?
Pricing varies based on event type, specific property, project duration, attendee numbers, production impact, and seasonal factors. We communicate all costs transparently before commitment.
What additional fees might apply beyond base venue costs?
Potential fees include prep/post days, site representatives, equipment rentals, security, waste management, and parking arrangements. We provide detailed estimates for all potential charges upfront.
How do I confirm a venue booking?
Submit a signed license agreement, certificate of insurance naming the property as additionally insured, and full payment via ACH transfer at least three days before your production start date.
