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Stars Rally for LA: 'Our Livelihoods Depend On It'
18 Jun
Summary
- Actors emphasize filming in Los Angeles supports thousands of local crew members.
- Productions in LA are expensive, leading to calls for tax incentives.
- Keeping productions local strengthens the economy and supports families.
Actors Jackie Tohn and Timothy Simons are vocal advocates for maintaining film and television production within Los Angeles. They stress that the city is an "industry town" where countless individuals, including thousands of crew members, have built their lives and careers.
These professionals wish to work near their families, avoiding the need for extended travel to other locations for months at a time. Tohn noted the existing infrastructure in Hollywood but pointed out the prohibitive costs, underscoring the need for potential tax incentives to support local productions.
Simons echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that Los Angeles boasts the best crews and that keeping money within the city stimulates its economy. He urged decision-makers to consider the impact on local workers when choosing filming locations, suggesting that complaining about local issues while sending work elsewhere is counterproductive.
