I think it's different because the embedded systems clients are usually not as deadline driven as the movie industry are. You have deliverables basically every

I think it's different because the embedded systems clients are usually not as deadline driven as the movie industry are. You have deliverables basically every week that you need to show to the client for approval, and, if not good enough, then re-iterate. Embedded systems usually the scope doesn't change nearly as much after the SoW, where movie is very creative/subjective and it can change every single week. I worked in both industries for ~5 years, in VFX now