About Us

Who We Are

Established in 1989, Acme Scenery Co. resides in a 13,200 sq. ft. industrial space in Berkeley, California. Truly a full service scene shop, our state of the art wood, metal, and paint shops offer the very finest in quality craftsmanship in all areas of the scenic arts. Our talented designers, carpenters, welders, and painters can create anything  from an animatronic chorus line to hell frozen over!

If you can dream it, we can build it!

Our Specialities

Our work has ranged from feature films and television commercials to museum and retail display. “Animal Eyes,” a touring children’s exhibit which we fabricated for San Francisco’s Museum of Ophthalmology, won first place in the 1999 American Association of Museums (AAM) Exhibition Competition.

Other Offered Services

  • Retail Fixtures
  • Dimensional Signage
  • Metal Work
  • Experiential Environments
  • 3D Modeling & Photorealistic Rendering
  • Rental Inventory

Art Direction

Art Direction

Our award winning Art Direction has the focus and experience to refine your vision into lasting results.

Set Design

Set Design

Acme Scenery has been in the set design business for 31 years. From concept to final presentation, we take a custom approach to each project.

Production Design

Production Design

From concept to completion, our knowledge, experience and attention to detail will deliver a refined vision throughout your presentation.

Custom Fabrication

Custom Fabrication

With over 70 years of combined experience, we can turn the craziest of napkin sketches into a reality. There is very little beyond our realm of expertise.

Special Effects

Special Effects

We take great pride in knowing the best Special Effects are the ones that no one notices. We love dazzling an audience and covering our tracks.

Scenic Painting

Scenic Painting

Our amazingly skilled scenic painters are masters at attaining magical results with the alchemy of technique, skill, and color.

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