Renovating a 120 Year Old Hydro Building into my DREAM STUDIO
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- I started shooting footage for this video well over a year ago, and this is something I’ve been trying to get off the ground since 2013, so I’m beyond excited to FINALLY announce this! A huge thank you to everyone who has helped out along the way, you all know who you are and I appreciate you greatly! There is still so much work to be done, but I’m excited to bring my filmmaking community up to speed and get input from you all so we can make this the best thing that ever did live.
Oh, for those wondering, the address is 366 Victoria Avenue North!
My dream for Evil Empire Studios is for it to become a vibrant hub for all things Film & Content Creation in Hamilton, but in order for us to make that dream a reality we need vibrant filmmakers to join our community! If that’s you, fill out the form on our website - www.evilempirestudios.com, and let us know who you are and what you’re looking for!
If you’re a filmmaking/photography brand that wants to get involved, we’d love to get a conversation going with you! Please fill out the form on our website - www.evilempirestudios.com, and we’ll work something out! So far we’re excited to be partnering with MusicBed and Aputure Lighting to help make premium products and services available to young, aspiring filmmakers who might not otherwise have access to these things, imagine your brand’s name alongside theirs!
If you run a production company and want office space, hi there! Yes, you guessed it: Please fill out the form on our website - www.evilempirestudios.com, and we can arrange a time for you to check out the space and see if we can make something work.
Lastly if you’ve got extra money and are looking for local initiatives to invest in, we’ve got some ideas! We’re still looking to raise capital for some long-term objectives in this space, and we’d love to partner with people who have a passion for community and seeing local filmmakers succeed! Yes, even you must fill out the form at www.evilempirestudios.com, so we can find a time to connect and go over our investment package with you.
If you’ve actually read all of this, you win! Your prize (a digital high five) is available at our website - www.evilempirestudios.com, fill out the form and let us know so we can get that digital high five sent over ASAP!
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I’m 73 and I find this so inspiring. I worked in a co-op of 5 jewelry makers and that really kept the creative juices flowing. Good job
That's awesome! Yeah, there's something about being around other creative people that you just can't get from anything else...except maybe red bull.
A wise man once told me "It's either a business or a Charity. It can't be both". If you want to survive you must watch the bottom line. Something I still struggle with at times when I'm trying to make the world better. Best wishes on this venture.
This is so cool.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who think so!
Wow, I might have to make the commute from Toronto!
Yikes, I dunno....that's a whole 45 minute drive!
@@cbenfey Haha exactly 🎉
So awesome, so so awesome
Thanks Gustav!
@@cbenfey Only sad thing is that there's a literal ocean between us, but it would be super cool to get the chance to come and visit some day!
Were here for you man!
Thank you!
Wow this is the mazing idea in that space is so sick! Definitely excited to see the future of this
Thanks, me too!
What an amazing idea and dream. Best of luck with this. Can't wait to see the process!
Fingers crossed! Thanks for the encouragement!!
I was born in Hamilton, I've shot films and TV in Hamilton, this is EXACTLY what we need in Hamilton, and Christoph and his Team are the right ones to do it. It will be top-notch, innovative and a perfect Hub & Studio to create and dream. I can't wait to bring my next project there! WPS
Thanks Warren! I can't wait for you to see this place!
Happy early Birthday!
Noooo! Now everyone knows we're friends!
And happy belated! (Always applies, no personal connection needed.)
THIS IS GREAT
So you’re moving? Sick.
We'll reserve a spot for ya ;)
Maybe Someday. seriously this is so cool! very exciting.
Exciting! Thanks for being a leader in the creative part of this great city.
Thanks Shawn, let me know if you want a tour some time!
@@cbenfey That would be great!
Holy shit this is awesome guys! Wow! Excited to see this build out. A lot of the productions I cut are shot in Hamilton so might be recommending this place as it develops GO!!!!!!
Thank you! Would love to have some of those productions come through :)
Awesome idea dude! Good luck with it! Can’t wait to come for a visit
Thanks Adam! Hope to see you here some time!
Maybe Someday. 💯
This is absolutely incredible mate. So much more than I expected, and I knew you were working on something big! I cannot wait to visit this place when I get to Canada, it sounds like the utopia we all want! YOU’VE GOT THIS!
Thanks Tom! Excited to welcome you with open arms when you get off that plane!
Jesse says this is important so I’m here to set a reminder 👍🏼
Jesse would never steer you wrong!
HOLY CRAP. For the longest time I was wondering when something like this would happen in Hamilton. I was always thinking if I didn't leave in Hamilton I would make a production company in Hamilton becasue of the empty building. Well I'll be dammed you guys beat me to it. I just Finished at MAC and love to take advantage of the space.(oh god please hire me).
Dude I gotta sleep tonight and I had to first find this before I went to bed. Dog Dayum.
Haha thanks man! I hope you managed to fall asleep! You'll always be welcome to bring your production company here!
this is my new favorite channel
This is not only and incredible dream, this is a much needed reality. As folks in the Chicagoland area that are in pursuit of a very similar goal, we are 100% Rooting for you.
That's awesome! I hope it works out in Chicago too!
As a Hamilton filmmaker, I am very excited about this!
As a Hamilton filmmaker, I'm very excited too! If you haven't already, fill out the form on the website so we can connect at some point!
Christoph. This is brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. I would 100% make the drive from Toronto to check this place out. Congrats!
Happy to give you the tour any time!
YES PLEASE
Incredible space. Congratulations and Happy 35th!
Thank you!
Dude!! This is incredibly ambitious and amazing! Congrats on bringing this to life and happy birthday!! Hamilton is amazing, we recently bought a house near Wentworth/Barton after renting a space for a couple years because we like it here so much. Again, congrats, so much potential in that space!!
Welcome to the neighbourhood! Let me know if you want a tour sometime!
Maybe Someday. Sounds good man!
So freaking awesome!!!!!!!!
Ahhh! I live a five minute walk from here and love to see it. I can't wait for that coffee shop to open up. I drive by every single day. Amazing.
That's rad! I can't wait until we can open the doors!
very cool and I am super interested in the tunnels & Tesla aspects...
Tesla video coming soon!
It will happen. If you build it they will come!
If I had any doubts before, I am certainly sure of this now! The response has been incredible XD
Christoph: I’m building an evil empire. Me: “how to move to Canada”
GET YOUR ASS UP HERE DUDE YOU'LL LOVE IT
Wow! What an ambitious and exciting project! I'm really excited to watch this evolve and come together.
Amazing. Just drove by there on my way out of The General and silently remarked on how cool the building is. Congrats.
I wish I could LIKE this 3 times!!!
Dude this is beyond exciting. So amazed to see this being planned out! Thank you!
Thank YOU!
Love this!
DUDE! This is my dream! I'm 48 and still have no idea how I'm gonna pull it off but this inspires me more! Any possible update videos in the near future per chance? Congratulations!!!!
Loves from Singapore! Hope to visit Evil Empire one day! ☺️
I hope so too!
Amazing stuff! So awesome to see growth and hard work paying off! ❤️
Thank you! Just getting started, but excited to finally hit the ground running!
I think world needs more people like You dude!
This is both exciting and inspiring. I got out of production a number of years ago because of a financial situation but seeing this makes me want to get back in. I'll certainly share with folks I've kept in touch with.
Thanks, John! I really appreciate that! I hope you can find your way back in someday!
Congratulation - I was so excited back on February, when you contacted me with the plans. This is one of the coolest developments for this building in decades. The history of the Cataract Power building dates back to August 25, 1898 when the power was turned on it. This building was the terminal if the second longest power transmission in the world. Congrats Christoph. Can't wait to see the final product. Also looking forward to working with you to bring out the History and the Nikola Tesla connection.
Thanks, Vic! I'm excited to do a whole video about the history of the building!
That is some great space. Good luck with it.
This is really next level, can't wait to one day come and visit.
We'd love to have you!
Ha NICE! I thought I recognized my home town "The Hammer" in your content (just discovered you via Jessie's channel btw). Nice to see some Steel City representation on here!
This is so exciting! Congrats brother. Happy birthday!!
Thanks Joe! We'll have to give you the tour soon!
@@cbenfey can't wait!!
I hope if I can meet you one day and work with at something. your channel is knowing in most of the world.
Well now you know where to find me!
This is a great project. Congratulations!
Thank you!
Outstanding! Congratulations!!!!!
Thank you!
Congrats this place looks epic
This is literally my dream. I've been talking about doing something like this for years. Glad you were able to realize it! Excited to watch it unfold.
It's been my dream for a long time too! Hopefully someday you can make it happen in your town :)
I'm excited for you. I have to check this out
Yes, yes you do!
I’m so excited for you!!!!
Thanks Katie! Hope you can come visit some time!
I love this idea so much. I need to take a look at places in the UK that do the same thing!
You should! We're toying with the idea of making Evil Empire a global brand for this kind of thing!
bro that is amazing!! greetings from a fellow videographer and creative from South Africa! Good luck with that great space, wish we had that here!
Great idea for this space. Love the working together atmosphere and encouraging new film makers. All the best to you all!
Thank you!
That looks amazing!! Super excited to see it up and running, you guys will rock it!
It's come a long way already!
There's some magic in the air up there in CA. You seem like a great friend and cool dude.
I’m excited for you guys! Sounds amazing!
Amazing project!!
Such a fun project! Love your vision.
Thanks Brian!
Hopefully I'll be able to come over for my 50th in 2023 and experience such an awe-inspiring space.
Having being in the building game for too many years the project looks like it going to take a few years or maybe you will complete a section to generate the income to go on the next section. From experience of conventing many buildings the journey will eventful with plenty of late night decisions of what to leave out and what is not, along with what colours to have tiles in the bathrooms (maybe you could raise some funds by allowing people to buy a named tile or an engraved brick for a wall so people from around the world can take part)
Anyway I could go on for longer, good luck and don't forget have plenty of coffee.
Definitely strapping in for the long haul, and yes, there will be lots of coffee, haha!
So inspiring! Iron sharpens iron and the Evil Empire will be an iron magnet. Looking forward to visiting in the future
Thanks Jay! Can't wait for that visit!
you are amazing and you did not upload video for while but I still subscribed your channel and I study all your videos cuz it is so important for what you did. I set a reminder and I am waiting to come 9 AM.
Thank you! I'm trying to upload more frequently :) I hope this one was worth the wait!
I’m hyped, wish every city had something like this
Me too! I hope this can be a model for other cities moving forward :)
100% agree!!
That’s really cool! I’ll definitely visit once the public space is open :)
See you then!
so stoked for this duuudddeeee
Now you have a pretty good reason to get your arse to Hamilton when you're here ;)
Best of Luck sir! That’s an amazing endeavor and I look forward to watching it take shape.
Very cool!
Super great idea! Wish there was something like that in our area!
Maybe someday you will! haha
@@cbenfey fingers crossed!
can't wait to look back at this video after this is all built out. good luck man!
Me too! Wild to even look at the footage from a year ago and see how far it has come already!
I had the same exact idea for North Carolina lol. This is so dope.
Hopefully if this works it'll inspire people to make it happen elsewhere!
So Awesome! Congrats!
Thanks, Brian! If you're in this neck of the woods and want a tour sometime hit me up!
That's amazing! Good luck!
Thanks Davide!
This is my dream! Looked at a few places to rent in Hamilton but didn't find anything that worked like this would have so moved across the country to Kelowna, British Columbia (great lake there). Hope this goes amazing!
Kelowna is a beautiful place to set up shop!
@@cbenfey really enjoying it!
Congrats and good luck!
First thing I thought when you started talking about the big studio: "bUt WhAt aBOut thE natUral liGhT" - glad you folks are all over it. This looks like it could be an awesome space.
Haha yeah that'll be one of the first orders of business...not our first rodeo!
Tom Comet brought me here! Good luck on your project :)
Tom Comet is a great human!
This is incredible!
Thanks MrMagic!
Looks great. I am so glad this building is being reused.
Thanks, me too! I walked past it many times and would peek in the windows to see what was going on inside...excited to finally open the doors to the world!
That is an amazing plan. We more places like that for every industry. Thriving communities like that are the way forward.
Thanks for proving it is possible.
Looks awesome! As a Hamilton based creator I am excited to see how this all progresses!
Let me know if you want a tour some time!
Hi just a quick note that I photographed the exterior of this building and it is included in my show currently at the Steam Tech Museum called the Power of Design.
Oh wow, no way! It's such an iconic building, I'll have to go check out the show some day soon!
This is... amazing! As a Hamilton Native this is simply amazing.. I cant wait to utilize this space.
Can't wait for you to see it!
Wow this is amazing! Congratulations to you and your team, best of luck getting it going.
Thank you! Bit of a rocky start (something about a pandemic?) but now we're cruising!
What an incredible project 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 happy birthday and congratulations ✨
Thank you so much!
This a great idea, I would love to have co-working spaces for photographers and flimmakers in my hometown
Sometimes you just gotta take matters into your own hands and make it happen!
Congrats. Looks cool!
Great to see this! I'm in Burlington I hope I can be a part of this in some way. My friend ran a space similar to this in downtown Toronto that just closed down unfortunately. It was called Ildsjel. Was hard for me to get down there regularly. All the best with this, again hope to visit the space one day, and maybe collab!
Oh that's too bad the place closed, it sounds like it would be a waterfall in Iceland or something!
This is wicked! Congrats on this big move! As a Hamilton based photographer I look forward to checking this out and always felt like the city could use more co-working/collaborative creative spaces.
There are all kinds of great co-working spaces but we definitely need stuff that caters to us filmmakers and photographers!
well done love it
Fantastic. I would hope to be a part of something like this in LA. Maybe Someday eh?😎🖤🖤
I'd love to open one there someday!
happy birthday lengend
Great concept. Well done. Suggestion.A comfortable dedicated casting room would be a valuable asset.
Film coworking!! Amazing idea! Wish this was in Atlanta!
I can't wait to see the rise of the EVIL EMPIRE! Now, I'm thinking of moving in Hamilton! haha! Rock on Dronemaster!
Now I know where to drink my coffee if I ever make it to Hamilton. Super cool and super ambitious project! Best of luck from northern germany!
So cool man! Watching this from Portugal and getting inspired!
Amazing! Thanks Bruno! I really hope this becomes something that happens all over!
Yet another reason to move to Canada
Hahaha! Nah, this place is the worst ;)
Huge congrats!!
Thank you!!
this is a big move and I'm happy for you man!
Thanks dude!
Cannot wait to see how this vision comes together.
Me too!