The exterior & motor court
Red entry frames, angular forms, and a roughly 2,200-square-foot motor court offer a graphic arrival and an automotive backdrop.
See the setting
Malibu location / Film / Photography / Commercial shootsMade for
Malibu, California · Designed by Apel DesignMade for
camera.
Sculptural architecture, graphic interiors, a motor court, and a pool above the coast. Explore the estate for your next production.
A Malibu film & photography locationArchitecture that
Architecture that
holds the frame.
Aviator gives film crews and photographers a series of distinct settings within one private estate: a dramatic exterior, graphic interior spaces, an arrival court, covered outdoor living, and the pool against a coastal and mountain backdrop.
Explore the residence for commercial photography, editorial and fashion work, automotive and product shoots, interviews, and film or branded productions. Apel Experience reviews each brief and confirms which spaces and arrangements suit the project.
Different scenes / One locationFollow the light.
Follow the light.
Change the frame.
Use the actual photographs to explore the architecture, the scale of the spaces, and the relationship to the landscape.
Pool, lawn & terraces
An infinity-edge pool, an approximately 2,000-square-foot lawn, and upper terraces connect the house to the ocean and mountain outlook.
See the settingThe interiors
Art, color, round openings, dark cabinetry, and sculptural lighting give the living spaces and bedrooms distinct visual identities.
See the settingA brief that can become a planReview the details.
Review the details.
Prepare the location.
Send Apel Experience the type of production, requested dates and hours, number of people, and the intended use of the images or footage. Include your preferred spaces, vehicles, equipment, and any accommodation needs.
Your host can review the practical requirements with you: access and parking, loading, equipment placement, power needs, permitted areas, noise, vendors, and the proposed schedule. A film or photo booking is arranged for its specific use; event and overnight-stay capacities do not define crew approval.
- ResidenceApprox. 3,100 sq ft
- Motor courtApprox. 2,200 sq ft
- Covered patioApprox. 1,700 sq ft
- LawnApprox. 2,000 sq ft
- Booking & coordinationApel Experience
Previous uses / Actual photographySee the location
See the location
in use.
These are photographs of past productions. Vehicles, people, props, equipment, and arrangements are specific to those shoots and are not supplied as part of the property.
Useful answersMake a plan.
Make a plan.
Know the details.
Can I inquire about a film shoot or photoshoot at Aviator?
Yes. The official Apel Experience listing welcomes photo and film inquiries. Share your brief, dates, crew size, hours, equipment, vehicles, and intended use so the host can review the plan.
What kinds of production settings does the estate offer?
Aviator offers a sculptural exterior, graphic interiors, a motor court, a covered patio, a lawn, private terraces, and an infinity-edge pool with ocean and mountain views. The gallery includes actual photographs of the property and previous productions.
Has Aviator been used for automotive photography?
The official listing includes photographs of previous automotive productions in the motor court and around the entrance. Vehicles and other production arrangements in those photographs are not included in a booking.
How are crew access, parking, and power arranged?
Review access, parking, loading, power needs, equipment, permitted areas, and the schedule with Apel Experience for the specific shoot. The host confirms the arrangements and applicable requirements.
Is a production booking the same as an overnight stay?
A production, event, and overnight stay are different uses. Apel Experience confirms the agreement, pricing, people on site, hours, and any accommodation or extra services for each request.
Aviator / Apel ExperienceYour brief.
Your brief.
A distinctive location.
Plan filming, photography, and location arrangements directly with Apel Experience.
Talk with your host.
Availability, rates, arrangements, and reservations are handled directly by Apel Experience.
Inquire about a shoot