WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME) is proud to recognize Grounded, a wellness-driven plant shop and creative studio in Historic Anacostia, as its May 2025 Location of the Month.
Located at 1913 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Grounded is a sanctuary for creativity, healing, and storytelling. With biophilic design, minimalist interiors, and a serene aesthetic, the venue offers an ideal setting for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators looking for a space rooted in culture, nature, and wellness.
“Grounded is exactly the kind of location that reflects DC’s creative heartbeat—visionary, rooted in culture, and designed to inspire,” said LaToya Foster, Director of OCTFME. “From its beginnings as a pandemic-born e-commerce brand to becoming a vibrant anchor in Historic Anacostia, Grounded is proof that creativity and community can bloom anywhere, and DC is where it belongs.”
“We’re honored to be recognized as Location of the Month,” said Danuelle Doswell, CEO of Grounded. “Grounded was born out of a desire to help people reconnect with themselves and the natural world. To now be rooted in Historic Anacostia - a neighborhood full of culture, resilience, and creativity—is a full-circle moment. We welcome opportunities to collaborate, create, and continue building a space where healing and storytelling can thrive.”
To learn more about filming at Grounded or explore other film-friendly locations in Washington, DC, visit entertainment.dc.gov.
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About LOCATION OF THE MONTH
The "Location of the Month" initiative is part of the agency's mission to market and support District locales as entertainment destinations, and media production locations. LOTM brings attention to the wide range of cinematically compelling locations available for events, and to film and television productions.
If you have a suggestion for a future OCTFME "Location of the Month," we would love to hear from you. If you own or manage a D.C. business, venue, or location to be considered as a "Location of the Month," please use this nomination form and tell us all about it.
About OCTFME
The Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME), an award-winning District of Columbia Government agency, leads the city’s extensive efforts to build and support a sustainable film, music, and entertainment creative economy and labor market. Additionally, OCTFME serves as the city’s cable television service provider regulator and as the customer service hub for cable subscribers.
OCTFME’s extensive portfolio includes:
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The District’s government cable access channels District Council Channel (D.C.C), the District of Columbia Network (D.C.N), and the District Knowledge Network (DKN)
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D.C. Radio (96.3 HD4), OCTFME’s owned and operated digital radio station, in partnership with Howard University’s WHUR.
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District of Columbia Entertainment Network (D.C.E), OCTFME’s 24-hour streaming platform available worldwide on ROKU, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV as well as iPhone and Android mobile devices (download the D.C.E Network App or at D.C.ENetwork.com).
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The handling of all of the District’s filmmaker production needs including permits, city services, and logistical support, job placement assistance, workforce development and the D.C. Film, Television, and Entertainment Rebate Fund (D.C. Rebate Fund).
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Providing additional support to the creative community through the Creative Affairs Office (CAO) and Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents: 202Creates initiative. CAO showcases and preserves the District of Columbia’s rich creative communities throughout all 8 Wards.
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