| Field | Description | Example |
| --- | --- | --- |
| production_companies | Array of entities | ["name":"A24", "role":"distributor", "name":"IPR.VC", "role":"production"] |
| studio_style_tags | Predefined taxonomy | arthouse, blockbuster-vfx, anthology-horror |
| creative_lead | Showrunner or head producer | Ryan Murphy |
| franchise_family | Parent universe | MCU, The Conjuring Universe, Roald Dahl adaptations |
The definition of a "studio" changed when Netflix started producing Roma. Today, streamers are the most prolific producers on Earth.
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