{"id":810,"date":"2026-05-27T13:38:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=810"},"modified":"2026-05-27T13:38:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:38:59","slug":"sunset-studios-and-knockout-shorts-unveil-microdrama-focused-standing-sets-at-sunset-las-palmas-lot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=810","title":{"rendered":"Sunset Studios and Knockout Shorts Unveil Microdrama-Focused Standing Sets at Sunset Las Palmas Lot"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\nSunset 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.\u00a0Knockout Shorts, the vertical media studio recently launched by actor Matthew Ko, has been a partner in the design and construction of the initial sets.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=808\">YouTube Will Start Automatically Tagging Videos That Make \u2018Significant\u2019 Use of AI, and It\u2019s Making Labels for AI-Generated Content More Prominent<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tPer the company, Sunset Studios developed the sets to \u201cmeet the evolving needs of modern content creators,\u201d providing them with efficient, production-ready environments that can be used for both traditional film and TV shoots as well as microdramas \u2014 another indication that the fast-growing vertical content format built around 60- to 90-second episodes \u2014 is here to stay.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cThese standing sets are about removing friction from the production process,\u201d said Sean Griffin, senior VP of sales at Sunset Studios. \u201cCreators can walk onto a completely built and fully lit high-quality set and start shooting right away, while also enjoying the infrastructure and support of a premier Hollywood studio lot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe sets housed within an 8,000-square-foot soundstage include built-out environments like a courtroom, apartment, bar, restaurant, hospital and office, all of which include a pre-lit grid. Elements of the sets are repurposed from former major studio productions, offering a sustainability benefit in addition to aiding in production.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=806\">Anonymous Content Signs Rising Australian Filmmaker and Actor Nick Annas (EXCLUSIVE)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cOur goal in designing these sets in partnership with Sunset Studios is to empower creators with speed, flexibility and production value,\u201d said Ko and actor-producer Chris Crema, co-founders of\u00a0Knockout Shorts. <\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe venture is in the midst of producing at least one microdrama series under SAG-AFTRA\u2019s newly established vertical media production agreement. \u201cThese sets are designed to serve both the next generation of storytellers and established productions looking for efficiency without compromising quality,\u201d Ko and Crema said.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tSunset Studios has grown into one of Hollywood\u2019s largest production services and facilities provider; it also owns the Quixote equipment and transportation service firm. 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