Nickelodeon’s animated series The Loud House will move production to Canada for its tenth season, leaving its Los Angeles crew behind in a cost-cutting measure, longtime series director Jessica Borutski reported during an appearance on Maxwell Atoms’ YouTube series Billy & Mandy vs. The Entertainment Industry, according to Cartoon Brew.
Production Shift to Canada for Season Ten
The long-running animated show has secured a renewal for a tenth season, but the studio opted against retaining its existing Los Angeles-based staff. Borutski stated during the interview with Grim & Evil creator Maxwell Atoms that the upcoming production cycle retains its showrunners while relocating the actual animation and production work to Canada.
“They didn’t hire any of the LA crew,” Borutski said, according to Cartoon Brew. “They’re sending all of the production work to Canada… They wanna make it, but cheaper.”
Wider Employment Concerns in Animation
The relocation highlights broader anxieties regarding the viability of animation careers within Los Angeles. Borutski noted widespread unemployment among industry colleagues, with many professionals leaving the field entirely as studios scale back domestic footprints or reevaluate budgets. Atoms questioned whether studios are maintaining adequate funding levels for modern productions.
Despite widespread industry unease surrounding artificial intelligence, neither creator reported encountering AI tools directly implemented into standard studio workflows. Borutski noted that she remains unaware of shows utilizing assisted AI at major outlets like Nickelodeon, pointing to Disney Jr.’s Ozzy Fox—a collaboration with AI-focused company Animaj—as the sole exception within her direct knowledge.
Veteran Animators Question Career Sustainability in Southern California
The structural shifts leave veteran artists questioning the long-term future of professional animation work in Southern California. Borutski voiced uncertainty regarding the trajectory of her career, while Atoms questioned whether traditional animation work will remain a viable full-time profession rather than secondary labor.
“I wonder what the second half of my life’s going to look like,” Borutski said. “Will there still even be a Hollywood scene?”
Frequently Asked Questions About The Loud House Production Move
Who confirmed the production move for The Loud House?
Longtime series director Jessica Borutski confirmed the relocation during an interview on Maxwell Atoms’ YouTube series Billy & Mandy vs. The Entertainment Industry.
Which season of the show is affected by the change?
The tenth season of The Loud House will keep its showrunners but move its production work to Canada without hiring the existing Los Angeles crew.
Are other studios implementing artificial intelligence in production workflows?
Borutski stated that she does not know of shows utilizing assisted AI at major studios like Nickelodeon, citing Disney Jr.’s Ozzy Fox as the lone exception known to her.
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