Written by: Samantha Guarderas

In approximately 18 months, what used to be a post office located in the heart of Venice will now become Silver Pictures Entertainment. Venice, known for its diversity and creativity, is the perfect spot to host this advanced production facility. The building will have offices, editing rooms and a screening room. Matrix producer Joel Silver is planning the renovation. Although he plans to renovate the building he is also planning to preserve a large mural created by Edward Biberman titled, “Story of Venice”. It is known as a local landmark and Silver is making sure to protect the artwork at the price of $100,000. An agreement between Silver and the Venice Neighborhood Council is for the public to have access to the mural. As of now, Silver is proposing to have viewers set up appointments to view it.

However, his plans surpass just a renovation. He plans to make a difference in Venice, starting by creating a minimum of 25 new jobs in the Venice area. Silver recently said, “I think we’re going to make a difference here. Our intention is to make this place a center of new digital technology”. The Venice area has been expanding in past years and has most recently become home to Google headquarters. As these major companies begin to flock to the Venice area and settle down, the possibilities for growth in Venice are endless.

Eklipse Real Estate is currently the property manager for a 6 unit condo building located at 1411 Main Street, just a block away from what will now be known as Silver Pictures Entertainment.