These Emmy nominees shine a spotlight on the importance of L.A. crews

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Set us as preferred It’s no secret that Hollywood has dealt with a significant production downturn since the end of the streaming content boom three years ago.But the programs that have stuck to the Southland have reaped the benefits.

And that goes for a slew of major-category Emmy nominees such as “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which has filmed on stages all over L.A.County since its inception.“First and foremost, it’s the people.

I love the local people, but the people that come to Hollywood with a dream, with a drive, and their dreams sometimes get all twisted and turned, but they still have that ambition,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” executive producer Tom Campbell says.“That’s why I love working with L.A.

crews, and I love L.A.We’ve got 19 seasons in the can right now, and we’re about to start our 20th in not too long.

To be with people that get to go home to their pets, or wives, or husbands, or children, makes for a different vibe on set.That’s kind of an incredible [bonus].

It’s a quality-of-life thing.”Other iterations of the franchise have filmed all over the globe, from Colombia to Portugal to the Philippines, but Campbell doesn’t see how a hub in South America would allow guest judges such as Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Teyana Taylor or Cardi B to appear in person.He notes, “The celebrities don’t make or break the show, but the stars have to align that they have a day off when we’re shooting.

And I think that kind of access and availability could only happen in L.A.I don’t think we’d get Cardi B for a day if she had to leave L.A.”For “Drag Race” production designer Jen Chu, the ability to acquire raw materials in a short period of time is game-changing.

She bluntly observes, “Sometimes you just need the assurance that you can go down the street and get that unusual prop or ...