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Thursday, September 30, 2021
Netflix sets up shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn, with new studio
New York Daily News: First came the hipsters. Now it’s the moviemakers.
Bushwick’s revival took another step forward this month, when Netflix set up shop in the Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Philip Winter
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I am thrilled to hear that Netflix will be setting up a huge 170,000-square-foot studio in Bushwick Brooklyn! I was born and have lived my whole life in New York City and it makes me overjoyed to know that the film industry is only growing within my city. There is lots of filming done within New York City, but most of the time its on location. I believe there is also really only one other large film studio in Long Island City Queens, but hopefully Netflix’s studio will be one addition of many. I have always wanted to work in the film industry, but I’ve dreaded the thought that I might have to move to Los Angeles or London to work on films as a costumer. Yet, this news may mean that Netflix will start more productions within New York City. I particularly love that Netflix chose Bushwick as I spend lots of my time in Williamsburg and Green Point, which are right by Bushwick, and one can tell when walking around the neighborhood that its perfect for a film studio.
When I read the article title, I was unsure about how to feel about Netflix expanding more. But after reading this I feel like them expanding actually helps the community more than it helps them in a sense. Netflix can always find another sound stage to use to film in but by building a new one in New York, it opens many opportunities for the economic community in Bushwick. As Anne del Castillo says, New York is a great creative outlet for people globally and Netflix is expanding on that by building a new facility there. This could be beneficial to more aspiring artists, not just in New York but nationally. This is also a great time for them to open a new facility because of the number of jobs lost due to the pandemic, this could really help a lot of people out that suffered from being laid off. Also, if the IATSE strike has impact on the film industry, these new workers will be able to work in ethical conditions with no worry.
It is no surprise that the pandemic hit artists and creative workers right where it hurts. I mean, it was hard enough as it was, and having to quarantine did not make it easier. That being said, it is good to hear major artistic cities, such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago (mentioned throughout the article) are doing their best to bring back art in the city. I am of the strong belief that a large part of revitalizing a city is bringing back art. Likewise, art is therapeutic in nature. So, as we emerge from this time of darkness and despair the expression of creativity is key. Now, on a side note, I cannot help but draw a connection between this article and Carnegie Mellon’s “Student Support for Additional Course Based Costs”. As someone who has greatly benefited from this aid, I highly value the opportunity to continue creating without the economic responsibility.
Netflix has become a massive entity in the film and TV world. I remember when I was much younger, and my family had subscribed to Netflix’s DVD mail rental service – I remember getting so excited to see that bright red envelope in the mailbox. But at that point, you could only rent two DVD’s at once, you could not stream anything from Netflix, much less sit down and watch a Netflix original. Since then, obviously, Netflix has absolutely exploded in popularity, and now rolls out countless original films and series. I will admit, some of the shows and movies that Netflix has produced have been kind of crap, whether it be the script, the acting, or what have you. On the other hand, a couple of my favorite series which I have ever watched have been Netflix originals. I think it is great that Netflix is opening up a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Bushwick, not only creating a new hub for them to produce new original films and series, but also opening up a number of jobs for people in the surrounding communities. I cannot wait to see what new content Netflix will dream up and produce at this new facility.
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I am thrilled to hear that Netflix will be setting up a huge 170,000-square-foot studio in Bushwick Brooklyn! I was born and have lived my whole life in New York City and it makes me overjoyed to know that the film industry is only growing within my city. There is lots of filming done within New York City, but most of the time its on location. I believe there is also really only one other large film studio in Long Island City Queens, but hopefully Netflix’s studio will be one addition of many. I have always wanted to work in the film industry, but I’ve dreaded the thought that I might have to move to Los Angeles or London to work on films as a costumer. Yet, this news may mean that Netflix will start more productions within New York City. I particularly love that Netflix chose Bushwick as I spend lots of my time in Williamsburg and Green Point, which are right by Bushwick, and one can tell when walking around the neighborhood that its perfect for a film studio.
When I read the article title, I was unsure about how to feel about Netflix expanding more. But after reading this I feel like them expanding actually helps the community more than it helps them in a sense. Netflix can always find another sound stage to use to film in but by building a new one in New York, it opens many opportunities for the economic community in Bushwick. As Anne del Castillo says, New York is a great creative outlet for people globally and Netflix is expanding on that by building a new facility there. This could be beneficial to more aspiring artists, not just in New York but nationally. This is also a great time for them to open a new facility because of the number of jobs lost due to the pandemic, this could really help a lot of people out that suffered from being laid off. Also, if the IATSE strike has impact on the film industry, these new workers will be able to work in ethical conditions with no worry.
It is no surprise that the pandemic hit artists and creative workers right where it hurts. I mean, it was hard enough as it was, and having to quarantine did not make it easier. That being said, it is good to hear major artistic cities, such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago (mentioned throughout the article) are doing their best to bring back art in the city. I am of the strong belief that a large part of revitalizing a city is bringing back art. Likewise, art is therapeutic in nature. So, as we emerge from this time of darkness and despair the expression of creativity is key. Now, on a side note, I cannot help but draw a connection between this article and Carnegie Mellon’s “Student Support for Additional Course Based Costs”. As someone who has greatly benefited from this aid, I highly value the opportunity to continue creating without the economic responsibility.
Netflix has become a massive entity in the film and TV world. I remember when I was much younger, and my family had subscribed to Netflix’s DVD mail rental service – I remember getting so excited to see that bright red envelope in the mailbox. But at that point, you could only rent two DVD’s at once, you could not stream anything from Netflix, much less sit down and watch a Netflix original. Since then, obviously, Netflix has absolutely exploded in popularity, and now rolls out countless original films and series. I will admit, some of the shows and movies that Netflix has produced have been kind of crap, whether it be the script, the acting, or what have you. On the other hand, a couple of my favorite series which I have ever watched have been Netflix originals. I think it is great that Netflix is opening up a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Bushwick, not only creating a new hub for them to produce new original films and series, but also opening up a number of jobs for people in the surrounding communities. I cannot wait to see what new content Netflix will dream up and produce at this new facility.
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