2. The Crest was originally designed by architect Arthur
W. Hawes and opened in December 1940 as the
Westwood Theatre, a live theatre commissioned by
Frances Seymour Fonda (mother of Peter and Jane
Fonda). It was taken over by the independent circuit
Dietrich & Feldstein and became a movie theatre, re-
named UCLAN Theatre after the initials of the nearby
UCLA. The UCLAN Theatre was later renamed Crest
Theatre in the mid-1950s.
It was renovated by the owners Sterling Recreation
Organization in May 1983 and reopened as the
Metro Theatre on June 3, 1983 with new seats,
70mm projection and Dolby sound.
By the summer of 1988, Cineplex-Odeon were
operating the building and it was renamed Crest
Theatre. Pacific Theatres were the next operators
and in conjunction with the Disney Organization, a
complete renovation was carried out by theatre
interior designer Joseph Musil, who had worked on
the restoration of the El Capitan Theatre in
Hollywood. The auditorium walls were decorated
with a of Hollywood landmarks in an Art Deco
atmospheric style, made even more spectacular by
the clever use of black-light effects. In the ceiling, a
star system was installed and when the show starts,
a ‘shooting star’ flies across the ceiling of the theatre
and explodes in a little shimmer of stardust as the
screen curtains open.
The program consisted of mostly Disney titles
throughout the 80s, as locals will recall.
Robert Buckbaum, a lifelong fan of movies who made
his living running a box office data firm called
ReelSource, bought the theatre in January of 2003 and
renamed it the Majestic Crest Theatre. In 2008, the
City of Los Angeles designated The Crest a Historic-
Cultural Monument.
Some years later in September 2010, it was taken over
by Carmike Cinemas, and then in April 2011, Bigfoot
purchased the theatre until it was closed in early
October 2011 for renovations. It was finally reopened
in July of 2013.
In the time since its reopening, The Crest has hosted
film & music festivals, comedy shows, charity events,
birthday celebrations, live dance shows, and red
carpet premieres. The unique interior, intimate size
and impeccable acoustics are some of its hallmarks.
Adjacent to the UCLA campus, it is centrally located
between Hollywood and Santa Monica.
The Crest’s History

3. The interior of the theater was designed with Art Deco stylized light towers
and garden wall elements. The walls are stylized scenes of
vintage Hollywood landmarks that change
from sunset to dark as the house
lights dim for the show.
The Crest On The Inside

4. Full Day (12
hours) $5,000
Monday-
Wednesday
Thursday -
Saturday
Sunday
8:00am-
12:00pm
$1,250 $1,750 $1,250
2:00pm-
6:00pm
$1,250 $2,000 $1,750
8:00pm-
12:00pm
$1,750 $2,500 $2,000
Rate Card
Capacity: 460 (324 Seated)
Address: 1262 Westwood Blvd. 90024
Technical Specs
Film
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround powered by QSC and JBL
Sony 4K Digital Projector
Strong 35mm & 70mm Projector (Plattered)
Oppo Blu-ray Player
Audio/Visual
One (1) ETC 24/48 smart fader
Six (6) Pixeline 1044 beam angle 20° conical RGB baton LED
(Curtain lights)
Eight (8) LED Par 64 stages lights
One (1) Yamaha MG 24 Channel Console
One (1) Shure JLXD24 Wireless Microphone
Three (3) Sennheiser e935 Wired Microphones
Two (2) JBL 15-inch passive loudspeakers
Two (2) Mackie on-stage Powered Monitors
One (1) Harbinger Subwoofer
*Access to Keynote/PowerPoint from Front-of-house
*Additional Audio equipment available upon request
Stage
24x16 ft. Biljax Aluminum Staging
Parking Options
a. Open-Air Parking Lot adjacent to Building (100 Spaces)-$4
After 4 PM; $4 per hour, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
b. Parking Structure in AVCO Building-$3 with validation
c. Street Parking South of Wilshire, between Westwood Blvd.
and Veteran
Hourly Rental Rates
($500 per hour) Off-Peak
($750 per hour) Peak Hours: Evenings, Thursday-Saturday
Optional Costs
Advertising
Marquee Listing ($100 per line, 3 lines per side, 2 sides)
Sidewalk Poster Display cases ($50 each, 4 cases available)
Technical
Use of 35mm or 70mm projector ($500 per screening)
House Sound and Stage Lighting system ($250 for basic
sound/lights, 2 handheld wireless)
Additional sound/light technician ($350 per screening)
Use of up to 2 Lav wireless mics ($30 each)
Premieres / Private Events
Directors chairs for Q&A ($30 each, 8 available)
Tables for catering, bar, lobby check in ($25 each, 5 available)
Concessions buy out ($2.50 / small popcorn, $2.50 / small drink)
Red Carpet, Ropes/Stantions, Flood lights for step/repeat ($350)
Security ($50 per hour)
House Entertainment
In-House Band, The Crestones (up to 12 members; must
request at least 2 weeks in advance / $1,250 per event)
4-Person Camera Crew (must request 4 weeks in advance /
$2,500 per event)

6. Thanks for your interest in
The Crest of Westwood!
You can contact us about sponsoring, partnerships, special events and screenings via email at
info@crestwestwood.com.
MEDIA MENTIONS:
“What most stands out is the way the space
combines the aesthetic of a movie palace
with the eclectic sensibility of an arthouse."
–L.A. Weekly
“The side and back walls feature aah-inspiring
murals, designed by Musil, that evoke 1930s
Los Angeles.” –L.A. Times
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