Sunset Studios and Knockout Shorts Unveil Microdrama-Focused Standing Sets at Sunset Las Palmas Lot
Sunset Studios has launched new standing sets at its Sunset Las Palmas lot, specifically designed for microdrama productions. Partnering with Knockout Shorts, these sets aim to streamline the production process for content creators. The initiative reflects the growing demand for quick, high-quality content in the evolving media landscape.
- ▪The new standing sets are located within an 8,000-square-foot soundstage.
- ▪They include various built-out environments such as a courtroom, apartment, and hospital.
- ▪The sets are designed to facilitate quick production while maintaining high quality.
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- ▪ Sunset Studios Debut Microdramas-Ready Standing Sets — The Hollywood Reporter
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Home Film News May 27, 2026 6:00am PT Sunset Studios and Knockout Shorts Unveil Microdrama-Focused Standing Sets at Sunset Las Palmas Lot By Payton Turkeltaub Plus Icon Payton Turkeltaub Latest Yoshihiro Nishimura, ‘Tokyo Gore Police’ and ‘Welcome to Japan’ Director, Dies at 59 14 hours ago Albert Wolsky, ‘All That Jazz,’ ‘Bugsy’ and ‘Grease’ Costume Designer, Dies at 95 19 hours ago Kitty Bruce, Daughter of Comedian Lenny Bruce, Dies at 70 5 days ago See All Courtesy of Sunset Studios Sunset Studios has created a new area of premium standing sets on its Sunset Las Palmas Studios lot in Hollywood designed for the production of microdramas.
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