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Fast Food Film Studios

These Artists Turned an Abandoned KFC into a Functional Film Studio

— April 5, 2016 — Art & Design
A group of anonymous artists from New York City recently transformed an abandoned KFC into a functional film studio. With more independent artists creating original content, this project serves as a budget-friendly alternative to renting studio time.

The abandoned KFC is located in Brooklyn, New York, where it now serves as a public film studio. The defunct drive-through has been converted into a giant greenscreen that allows anyone with basic film-editing knowledge to create their own special effects. The space can be used by anyone, making film-making more accessible for those with low budgets.

Although the makeshift film studio is the first of its kind, other abandoned building could easily be retrofitted for the same purpose. As a result, the project demonstrates a creative way to help the community benefit from unused spaces.
Trend Themes
1. Abandoned Building Retrofits - The trend of retrofitting abandoned buildings for new purposes creates opportunities for creative and cost-effective solutions in various industries.
2. Accessible Film-making - The trend of making film-making more accessible to low-budget creators opens up opportunities in the entertainment industry for innovative solutions and democratization of the film-making process.
3. Community Utilization of Unused Spaces - The trend of finding creative ways to utilize unused spaces in the community presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries, such as real estate and urban planning.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The real estate industry can explore opportunities in retrofitting abandoned buildings for new purposes, potentially revitalizing underutilized spaces.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage accessible film-making trends to create new platforms, tools, and services tailored for low-budget creators.
3. Urban Planning - The urban planning industry can benefit from innovative approaches to utilize unused spaces in the community, contributing to the overall livability and sustainability of cities.
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