Independent Studio In Los Angeles Hoping For Resurgence In Hollywood Productions

CBS LA

Updated on: January 30, 2026 / 8:48 AM PST

The legendary entertainment industry in Los Angeles is struggling, but an independent studio that just opened a new production complex is hoping for a resurgence.

"This is a 36,000 square foot, 42-foot clear studio that can accommodate a high-quality episodic television show that can accommodate a feature film," said Shep Wainright, from East End Studios.

Wainright began developing and building a $230 million movie and TV complex with five state-of-the-art sound stages four years ago. Back then, streaming and production demand were exploding.

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