Vertical Drama & Micro-Series Production
Patented Unreal Engine and Castle Vision filmmaking approaches are shaking up traditional production workflows—bringing immersive, real-time visual effects, cost-effective virtual sets, and infinite creative possibilities to TV and film. By seamlessly blending real and virtual worlds, the Unreal Engine and Castle Vision are leading a new era in content creation, shaping how we produce and experience entertainment.
The "Billionaire Romance" Aesthetic — Instantly Available
The most popular micro-drama genres—Billionaire Romances, Revenge Sagas, and Urban Fantasy—require specific, expensive locations. Renting a real mansion, a private jet interior, or a high-tech boardroom can drain an entire micro-budget in a single day.
At L.A. Castle Studios and ABQ Castle Studios, these locations are assets, not logistical nightmares. They are ready to load instantly.
The Private Jet: Shoot the interior cabin scenes without renting a tarmac or a mock-up.
The Luxury Penthouse: Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a virtual city skyline (New York, Shanghai, LA) that tracks perfectly with your camera.
The Essentials: We have a vast library of Hospital Rooms, Courtrooms, Prison Cells, and Police Stations ready to go.
You can shoot the "CEO Office" scene at 9:00 AM, the "Private Jet" scene at 11:00 AM, and the "Hospital" scene after lunch—all without ever leaving our soundstage.
Zero Company Moves = Maximum Page Count
In the world of vertical drama, volume is everything. You cannot afford to spend three hours moving your crew, trucks, and basecamp from one location to another.
Traditional On-Location Filming: 1–2 locations per day. Maximum 5–8 pages of script.
Castle Studios Virtual Filming: Infinite locations per day. 15–25+ pages of script.
Because our stage lighting is pre-configured and our sets are virtual, you eliminate the "set dressing" and "load-in" times. Your actors stay in the emotional flow, your crew stays energetic, and your daily output triples.
Optimized for the 9:16 Frame
Shooting for vertical (9:16) presents unique framing challenges. Backgrounds that look great in wide-screen often get cropped out on a phone screen.
Our Unreal Engine environments allow us to move the background assets to fit your vertical frame. If you need the Eiffel Tower to be visible over the lead actor's shoulder in a vertical close-up, we simply move the tower in the 3D world. We give you total control over the composition, ensuring your high production value is actually visible on the phone screen.
Turnkey Production
We understand that micro-drama budgets are tight. That is why L.A. Castle Studios and ABQ Castle Studios are turnkey solutions.
Cinema Cameras
Pro Cinema Lighting
Technocrane / Jib
Virtual Set Management
It is all included. You bring the talent and the script; we provide the world.
Studio Locations
Burbank, CA: The heart of the industry, minutes from the major rental houses and talent pools.
Albuquerque, NM:Take advantage of New Mexico's aggressive tax incentives for an even more cost-effective production.
