The article explores the ongoing challenges faced by the film and TV industry in Los Angeles as production rates continue to drop in the region. Alongside the pressures of lower economic incentives compared to other states, the wildfires ravaging California have further driven a sense of urgency to address this exodus of productions. Industry professionals are now advocating for a renewed effort to incentivize filming in L.A. to retain its status as a global entertainment hub.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
This article highlights critical problems that need innovation and leadership to solve. With L.A.’s entertainment production ecosystem being disrupted by economic and environmental challenges, leveraging technology could be part of the solution, such as sustainable production frameworks or VR/AR virtual set technologies that reduce reliance on location-based filming. It’s also high time for stakeholders to make use of better apps and platforms that can help mitigate risks like wildfire monitoring and predictive analytics to inform safer production scheduling. The key lies in making filming in L.A. cost-effective yet forward-thinking.
Source: Film and TV Production In L.A. Was Already Plummeting. Wildfires May Hasten the Exodus – Hollywood Reporter
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