Executive & Medical Interview Studio Near the San Diego Convention Center
A better alternative to filming in a hotel meeting room.
Book a SessionYour CEO has one hour between meetings. Your physician is speaking at a conference. Your marketing team needs three executive interviews before everyone flies home. Instead of converting a hotel meeting room into a temporary studio, come to a fully equipped interview studio just minutes away.
Record executive interviews, medical education videos, KOL and physician content, and corporate messaging minutes from the San Diego Convention Center and downtown hotels. We've worked with pharma and life sciences teams including AliveCor, Changewell, and MJH Life Sciences.
Walk in. Sit down. Start talking. Camera-ready in about 10 minutes.
Perfect For
If you recognize yourself below, this studio was built for you.
5 Minutes From the San Diego Convention Center
Skip the hotel meeting room. Whether you're in for BIO International Convention, BPI West, DIA, or another medical and biotech conference, we're a straight 5-minute drive down Kettner to Harbor. Professional lighting, teleprompter, and soundproofing are already set up when you walk in.
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Studio Location & Amenities
Located in Little Italy at 1505 Kettner Blvd, minutes from Downtown San Diego and the Convention Center. Easy to reach for local teams and visiting clients, with nearby parking, hotels, and dining.
- Outdoor patio for breaks and resets
- Full kitchen and guest changing room
- Dedicated editing and control room
- Complimentary coffee and filtered water
- Nearby dining and parking options
- High-speed Wi-Fi and Apple TV
- iPad, chargers, and multi-monitor setup
- Quiet, private, creative-friendly space
We regularly work with clients from across San Diego County: Little Italy, Downtown, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Valley, North Park, and beyond.
Why Not the Hotel Meeting Room?
Pharma teams and conference attendees default to a hotel breakout room because it is already booked for the event. A few minutes away, CinemaViva is a standing studio built for exactly this kind of interview.
| Hotel Meeting Room | Typical Podcast Studio | CinemaViva | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Converted on the fly, no lighting control | Built for creators, colorful or casual sets | Built for interviews, professional lighting and clean backgrounds |
| Sound | Hallway noise, thin walls | Fine for casual conversation | Soundproofed, isolated wireless lavs |
| On Camera | Improvised background, bad angles | Branded but casual | Broadcast-grade, teleprompter for exact language |
| Fit for Regulated Content | No | Not built for it | Yes. Medical, pharma, and KOL experience |
| Time to Camera-Ready | Hours of setup | Fast, casual | About 10 minutes |
Arrive. Record. Leave.
No setup, no gear rental, no converting a hotel room. Just show up.
What We Produce in Our San Diego Studio
Every production is custom-quoted. Here are the types of projects we handle most often. If you don't see yours, ask us anyway.
Executive Interviews & CEO Messages
Executive profiles, thought leadership, and spokesperson videos.
Two-camera setup with teleprompter available. Common uses: CEO messages, investor communications, PR statements, and on-camera spokesperson content for marketing campaigns.
Medical Education & Physician Interviews
Physician interviews, KOL and conference speaker content, patient education, and clinical training.
A controlled studio environment that keeps the focus on your subject. Common uses: doctor and staff bios, patient-facing explainers, provider training modules, and health system communications.
Livestream & Broadcast
Live events, panel discussions, and product launches streamed to any platform.
Multi-camera live switching with graphics and lower thirds. Common uses: town halls, webinars, virtual conferences, live product announcements, and multi-platform streaming.
Green Screen Production
Composite backgrounds, virtual sets, and branded environments.
We handle the lighting so your key looks clean. Common uses: virtual spokesperson videos, product demos with custom backgrounds, broadcast inserts, and training content with branded environments.
Training & eLearning
Online course recording, staff onboarding, and compliance training.
Teleprompter and green screen available for clean, consistent delivery. Common uses: online course recording, HR onboarding videos, LMS course content, safety training, and multi-module instructional series.
Podcast & Talk Show
Multi-camera podcast recordings with professional audio. Solo or panel format.
Recorded for video distribution or audio-only delivery. Common uses: branded podcasts, interview series, thought leadership shows, and internal communications in a talk-show format.
Custom Quoted Productions Available
Most studio productions start at $1,000. Tell us what you're making, how many people are on camera, and whether you need a finished edit, and we'll put together a quote within one business day.
Need a larger space? We can source the right facility in San Diego and still manage production end to end. Tell us what you need.
Looking for our full studio, equipment, and pricing details? Visit our main Video Studio page.
We’ve Produced Interviews For...
Our studio has hosted life sciences teams including AliveCor, Changewell, and MJH Life Sciences, along with:
See the Studio in Action
A quick look at the lighting, sound, and interview setup you'll be recording in.
What Clients Say
"All three videos were better than I could have expected. Horacio helped with the presentation, the look, everything. He went beyond what was asked. I appreciate it greatly."
Breck Schoch
Broker, H&H Real Estate
"Outstanding go-to expert for all video, editing, and audio work. My main resource. Talented yet flexible and super easy to work with."
Alan P. Brown
Google Review
"Horacio/CinemaViva SD is a great partner! We needed to deliver a virtual keynote on the east coast. He opened his studio at 4:30 am PT to accommodate our needs.. There were two happy clients on that day!!"
Michele Lucia
Google Review
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