Four walls (filmmaking)

The "four walls" system of film production (also known as the "four wall system") refers to a system whereby a film production company rents a sound stage and associated space but then contracts separately for additional facilities and hires freelance staff. The four walls system became prominent in the 1960s , following the demise of the Hollywood studio system from 1948 . Some big studios, like Pinewood Studios in England, became "four walls" facilities for independent film producers and television companies. These facilities no longer engage in the development or distribution of films.

The "four walls" system of production should not be confused with "four wall" distribution.

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Four Walls

Four Walls may refer to:

Four Walls (song)

"Four Walls" is a country song written in 1957 by Marvin Moore and George Campbell.

Jim Reeves’ version of the song went to number 1 in 1957 on the Country music chart and number 12 on the Pop chart. The vocal backing on this Jim Reeves recording is by the vocal group The Jordanaires.

The song has been recorded by other artists, including Bing Crosby, Kay Starr, B. J. Thomas, Willie Nelson, and Jerry Lee Lewis.Ronnie Milsap recorded a version for a tribute album to Reeves in 1981, featuring ten songs previously made hits by Reeves both before and after his death. Milsap’s album title was derived from the opening line of "Four Walls," "Out where the bright lights are glowing."

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