Early film studios

Early film studios were the first companies that produced movies, emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They created and coordinated the making of films, often operating from dedicated facilities. These studios developed foundational techniques like set construction, lighting, and editing, helping standardize filmmaking processes. They played a crucial role in shaping the industry’s growth, hosting actors, directors, and crew, and establishing intellectual property rights. Early studios laid the groundwork for modern Hollywood and other film industries worldwide, transforming motion pictures from novelty inventions into a major form of entertainment and artistic expression.