Concrete Studios Launches Independent Film Venture SuperCinema in Burbank

On a bright Friday morning in Burbank, the team behind Concrete Studios pulled back a curtain on their newest passion project: SuperCinema, an independent film studio built from the ground up. The launch felt more like a celebration of old‑school movie‑making than a corporate press conference, with coffee cups, laughter, and a few film reels on the table.

SuperCinema isn’t just a name—it’s a promise. The studio will handle everything from early‑stage development to theatrical distribution, keeping creative control squarely in the hands of the filmmakers. Michael Burke, Rachel Williams, Justin Younesi and Michael Younesi are steering the ship, each bringing a mix of production know‑how and a genuine love for cinema.

The campus itself is already taking shape in Burbank’s Media District. Expect three full‑size sound stages, an LED volume stage that looks like something out of a sci‑fi set, post‑production suites, and open‑concept workspaces where ideas can bounce around like sparks. It’s a place where a director can walk from a sound‑stage to an editing bay without ever leaving the building.

Mayor Tamala Takahashi praised the project, saying, “SuperCinema brings fresh energy to our city and reinforces Burbank’s legacy as a haven for storytellers.” The mayor’s comment hints at the ripple effect the studio could have—new jobs, fresh talent pipelines, and a boost to the local economy.

Two films are already rolling at SuperCinema. The first, Loose Ends, is a gritty drama about personal‑injury lawyer Jamsheed “Jerry” Shahbazi who gets tangled in an insurance‑fraud scheme that drags him into a dangerous love‑triangle with the Russian mob, federal agents, and his own eccentric Persian family. The second, The Backlot, leans into pure adventure: three teens sneak into an abandoned studio to finish a homemade movie, only to unleash a swarm of classic monsters and animatronic villains. They must team up with a single mother and a washed‑up stuntman to survive the night.

Concrete Studios has long been a behind‑the‑scenes partner for the big players—Netflix, Disney, Paramount, NBCUniversal, you name it. In a statement, the company said, “We’ve spent years building stories and fandoms for the world’s biggest brands. SuperCinema lets us bring that experience back to the medium we adore most: film.”

While the studio is still under construction, the excitement is palpable. Industry insiders are already talking about SuperCinema as a haven for daring, filmmaker‑driven projects that might otherwise struggle to find a home. If the buzz is any indication, Burbank’s next chapter could be written in the dark of a backlot, illuminated by the glow of fresh, unapologetically bold cinema.