The pandemic changed the way Hollywood works. And where it works. Over the last 18 months, Hollywood has been dealing with the impact of the coronavirus. Sets have been locked down, stars have gotten sick, and almost every meeting has shifted to Zoom or a phone call. Amidst all of this, Los Angeles has also undergone a lot of change. Rent was skyrocketing and really came to a head with people losing jobs during the crisis. Homelessness skyrocketed while rent stayed high. Also, many productions left the town in favor of shooting somewhere less expensive. Many states improved their tax credits, and let's be honest, it is much cheaper to live anywhere but Los Angeles. So where is Hollywood now? The simple answer is "all over." Back in the day, you had to move to Los Angeles to make a career in the business. Now, it's a little more complicated. You just have to get here for meetings once in a while. And you probably need to be here if you want to write TV, unless your showrunner incorporates Zoom moving forward. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 18 November, 2021