EP 10: Studio Systems and Capitalism

By far, the most significant impact of capitalism on the filmmaking industry is the presence of studio systems. A film studio system is a business model in which a film studio produces and distributes films, often through subsidiaries. This system has its roots in the early days of Hollywood, when film studios dominated the industry and controlled all aspects of film production, distribution, and exhibition. Capitalism is an economic system in which private individuals and businesses own the...