Financial Times Uses ProdPro Data to Show the Impact of Hollywood’s Production Slowdown

The financial pressure facing Hollywood is extending beyond studios and producers, reaching the companies that supply and support production.

The Financial Times reports that creditors including BlackRock’s private credit arm HPS Investment Partners and Oaktree Capital have taken control of a major production equipment supplier, underscoring the financial pressure facing businesses across Hollywood’s production ecosystem.

ProdPro data cited by the Financial Times shows that spending on scripted television is down 20% from its 2022 peak. While film production rebounded in 2025, the increase was driven largely by lower-budget independent films, highlighting how changes in production volume can look very different when measured by project type and spend.

ProdPro tracks production activity and spending across the entertainment industry, providing visibility into the changes shaping the production ecosystem.

This particular transaction offers a clear example of how shifts in production can extend well beyond the studios themselves. As budgets, formats, and production volumes continue to evolve, understanding where and how production is changing is increasingly important across the industry.

ProdPro provides the production intelligence to understand where film and television is happening and where it’s headed next.

To learn more about how ProdPro data can help your team understand the production landscape, contact the ProdPro team or request a call.