How Heated Rivalry Kept Production Costs Low
Episode Description
Kara Swisher talks to Heated Rivalry’s Executive Producers Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady about how they kept production costs low on the breakout hit series, which cost roughly $2.2 million per episode.
By comparison, Stranger Things season five episodes reportedly cost between $50 million and $60 million each to produce.
Brief Summary
Jacob discusses efficient Canadian production methods and gender dynamics in the film industry.
Key points
- Efficient Production in Canada. Producing episodes in Canada is cheaper due to budget constraints and efficient shooting schedules.
- Changing Production Mentality. The industry needs to shift from long shoot days to more efficient practices.


