We are four months into 2025, and the year already has a slogan: "Survive til 25." This damning phrase has been uttered by agents, managers, lawyers, producers, studio execs, prop masters, and everyone in between. But what does it actually mean? Today, I want to get into the phrase and talk about why people are saying it. Let's dive in. “Survive 'til '25”I first heard this line from a friend who is an executive, and it ran a chill down my spine. Then, on the popular podcasts The Ankler and The Town, this terminology came up time and time again as each talked about what to expect from Hollywood this year. The idea behind it is that Hollywood is in a state of contraction in 2024. We have less TV shows, less movies, there are less executive jobs, more layoffs, and more strife. And if IATSE isn't given a fair deal, there could be another strike, throwing the production that is happening completely out of whack. People are bucking down and saving money, getting side jobs, and companies are even trying to roll over development funds for a more fruitful time. How did we get ot this famine? The Contraction Of HollywoodWe've talked about the contraction before, but it bears repeating here. The rise of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ has changed how people watch movies and TV shows. People are subscribing to multiple services, but there's only so much content they can consume. This means less reliance...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 4 April, 2024