Advanced Foam is a studio-focused fabrication partner specializing in custom foam props and large-scale scenic elements for film, television, and themed entertainment. For over 40 years, the company has supported the Southern California studio community with precision fabrication, dependable timelines, and materials built for production realities.
Founded in 1983 and based in Gardena, California, Advanced Foam was an early pioneer in bringing computer-controlled foam cutting to the entertainment industry—introducing accuracy, repeatability, and schedule reliability to high-pressure production environments.
Advanced Foam is best known for its work supporting studio productions, delivering everything from oversized scenic elements to detailed custom foam props. Each project is engineered to move efficiently from fabrication through transport and installation, with no margin for error.
A key capability is Polycoat, Advanced Foam’s proprietary polyurea coating system. Applied directly to foam, Polycoat creates a smooth, durable surface that can be finished to convincingly replicate materials such as stone, metal, or wood—combining lightweight construction with on-set durability.
Advanced Foam has supported productions and creative teams associated with Apple Studios, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, and Walt Disney Imagineering, earning trust through consistent execution under tight timelines.
While studio fabrication remains the core focus, the same precision and reliability extend to architectural decorative elements, OEM components, and industrial packaging.
Specialties
- Film and Theme Industry Props
- Architectural Decorative Shapes
- Industrial Packaging: Styrofoam, EPS, Urethane, Ethafoam