Hollywood is entering an awards season filled with glamour, yet behind the sparkle lies a dire employment crisis and mental health struggles. With job scarcity, ongoing wildfires, and the lasting effects of strikes by actors and screenwriters, Los Angeles is experiencing its lowest employment levels in 30 years. Production numbers plummeted, with shooting drops forcing many to seek opportunities elsewhere. While some recovery is beginning, financial and mental health crises are impacting industry workers, prompting urgent help from local media and organizations.
The strikes by actors and screenwriters significantly diminished production activity, with shoots dropping from 9,000 to about 5,500, marking dramatic impacts on the industry.
The ongoing job scarcity in Los Angeles, coupled with the effects of wildfires and strikes, is leading to a troubling increase in mental health issues among industry workers.
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