I get a bit frustrated with The Studio, a satire that is beloved by those in the industry, with how little it reflects the reality of those actually working in the industry.
The tension between Hollywood's glamorous image and the precarious reality of industry employment is striking. The satire works precisely because it exposes the disconnect between how the industry markets itself and what it offers workers. Production restructuring toward shorter seasons and location-based shooting reflects broader labor market shifts that prioritize flexibility over stability.
The real issue with the LA studios is production on scripted series have reduced episode counts, when series are 6, 8, 10 episodes then the studios are booked for a shorter time, Gone are the days when the likes of THE WEST WING was a dedicated sound stage 24/7 inside and out. The Studios own multiple sound stages across the world and production is booming. The demand for real locations and a move away from studio based production says more amount viewer demand.
The tension between Hollywood's glamorous image and the precarious reality of industry employment is striking. The satire works precisely because it exposes the disconnect between how the industry markets itself and what it offers workers. Production restructuring toward shorter seasons and location-based shooting reflects broader labor market shifts that prioritize flexibility over stability.
For All Mankind S5! Can't wait for this, it's quickly becoming one of my all time favs.
The real issue with the LA studios is production on scripted series have reduced episode counts, when series are 6, 8, 10 episodes then the studios are booked for a shorter time, Gone are the days when the likes of THE WEST WING was a dedicated sound stage 24/7 inside and out. The Studios own multiple sound stages across the world and production is booming. The demand for real locations and a move away from studio based production says more amount viewer demand.