Linde Studios, A Production Utopia
Victor Carillo & Stephanie Linde
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ourselves as a high-end elegant but very cultural company that develops out of who you know and reputation.” The newly engaged couple has a vision. They want to make history and breathe life into the industry. “Vegas is an old city but the production business is still in its infancy stage,” said Carillo. “We want to brand ourselves as part of the Las Vegas progression.” These genuine sentiments are what have made Linde Studios the upcoming Las Vegas premier production studio. When I asked about the motivation to build Linde Studios, Carillo replied with only two words, “Oh, Stephanie,” in his loving tone. The couple met two years ago. She had been a producer for 19 years where she was the one renting the studios. Through this experience she has a line of connections (being in the Disney bloodline helps… yes, that Disney). Moving forward, she wanted to work on her own content. They did a 48-hour film festival at their home and contracted a camera person. Carillo was intrigued by all the equipment and acting but afterwards, he suggested starting their own studio. Two months later, the pair got their first warehouse and broke ground. The business grew and that’s when Carillo decided to create an umbrella and offer everything under it. They can handle almost anything including but not limited to: television, cinema, corporate videos, motion graphics, 3D design, fabrication, commercials, advertising, sound stage facilities, music production, aerial video / Drone photography, private parties and corporate events. They have mobile capability and offer acting classes. The focus is to let clients know they want to build
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relationships of quality. They will not just shoot a commercial but take each client from start to finish; which includes pre-production (script writing and ideas) to post production (insight to broadcast times and when to air). They have also partnered with the NSPCA and Linde Studios hosted a grand Howl & Prowl party that will now be an annual event. Their clientele is credited in large to their amazing staff which includes Lance Montalto, who has been in the business for 35 years and has worked for Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres and Jay Leno. Also on staff is Anthony Lewis, who is the son of the great Jerry Lewis. Carillo said “building that kind of network, surrounding yourself with a great core staff, plus the good friendships we developed, it’s inevitable that it’s going to come together. We don’t need a big sign in the front.” MV Check out their website online: lindestudios.com