"It definitely gave me big dreams and I moved to Hollywood to follow those dreams, she recalls."
"I want upcoming generations to have that same ability to follow their dreams and to be creative, to be storytellers, said the 58-year-old, who in January succeeded fellow Democrat Adam Schiff himself once an aspiring screenwriter in representing California's 30th congressional district."
"Unfortunately, we're seeing less and less opportunities for people who are going into the creative industries in this country. These are exactly the kind of jobs that we should be supporting as a nation."
Laura Friedman grew up inspired by classic films, moved to Hollywood to pursue a movie career, and spent two decades working in the industry before winning a congressional seat. Friedman now represents California's 30th district and aims to preserve opportunities for future creative professionals and storytellers. U.S. film and television production has declined due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2023 Hollywood guild strikes, and recent Los Angeles wildfires. State and international incentive programs have attracted productions to locations like Georgia, New Mexico, Canada, and Britain. Proposals to tax foreign-made films have been suggested but lack clear legal or practical mechanisms.
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