Production & Tax Incentives - LA Wildfires - Free Workshop: Seeking Representation 101
By Abigail Hardin, February 05, 2025
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Happy Wednesday, UTD!
Since our last Industry Insight email, the Los Angeles wildfires have wreaked havoc on so many lives and upended production norms once again. First and foremost, I hope this email finds you safe, healthy, and happy. The fires have reminded me, yet again, of the importance of community. In times of trauma, we are called to come together and support one another. Sometimes that can even be just reaching out and asking how someone is doing. With so much focus on the real-life, immediate, and necessary actions, we often overlook the power of a simple genuine connection.
With the turmoil plaguing our country and world, I encourage you to reach out to someone and check in. We can be a beacon of light for others in a time of uncertainty and darkness.
Below you can find pertinent articles on the LA wildfires including the impact on production, free self-tape kits for those affected, and how LA is committing to building back.
While production in LA was no doubt affected in the early moments of the wildfires, the industry knows the importance of keeping the camera rolling. We are seeing many green lights and production has been steadily picking up over the last two weeks. Expect a busy February and March as all US markets look to make the most of the back-to-work New Year energy.
February is also a great time to get ready for a new representation campaign. If you are looking to find a talent agent or talent manager or refresh your current representation, Annie and I have you covered. We will be hosting our ever-popular Seeking Representation 101 workshop with Actors Connection on February 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET. The online workshop is free but registration is required.
- February 26, 2025 @ 3:00 PM ET — Seeking Representation 101 with Actors Connection
Happy manifesting!
Los Angeles Wildfires
- Free Self-Tape Home Kits Available For Actors Displaced By L.A. Fires
- Netflix Aims To Keep L.A.-Based Production On Track In Wake Of Wildfires
- L.A. Needs a Bigger Tax Incentive Program to Rebuild after the Fires
- What Will It Take to Lure Production Back to L.A. in Wake of Fires?
- Ted Sarandos: Los Angeles Needs Award Shows and Premieres to Go On
- Keanu Reeves & Bette Midler Join Stay In LA Campaign
- Below the line Workers, IATSE Sound Off About event cancellations
- Los Angeles Fires: Annette Bening, Lindsey Horvath On What's Next
- Ondi Timoner Lost Much in the Los Angeles Fire, but Not her Work Ethic
- 'Rebuilding': Josh O'Connor, Max Walker-Silverman Sundance Interview
Production & Tax Incentives
- Sweeter New York Production Incentives Get Industry Push
- New York Aims to Sweeten Tax Credits to Combat Production Decline
- Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson Revive 'True Detective' Roles in Ad
- Los Angeles Film Production Bounces Back In Q4, But 2024 Down 5.6%, FilmLA Says
- Luminate Report Addresses State of TV in 2024 As Production Declines
International
- Hong Kong Revamps Film Funding With ‘Production Financing Scheme 2.0’
- BBC Studios Considers Exiting India Production Business
Political
- In Hollywood, Trump Team's Enemies Lists Have Blacklist Feel
- Hollywood Reacts To Trump Inauguration
- Trump Administration Dissolves President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Business
- Legislation to restore tax fairness to entertainment professionals reintroduced to Congress
- Disney CEO Bob Iger Sees Total Pay Jump To $41.1
- Comcast's Q4 Profit Boosted by 'Wicked,' Peacock
- Netflix Stock Hits New Heights After Spectacular Earnings Report
- Nielsen's Big Data + Panel Wins Accreditation Ahead of TV Upfront
- SAG-AFTRA and Telemundo Reach Tentative Agreement to Cover Performers
- NBCUniversal Restructuring Analysis: Vertical Integration 2.0
TV Talk
Content Trends
- Netflix Still Makes “Prestige TV”, Insists Bela Bajaria
- Split Seasons: Netflix's Boss On Release Pattern That Has Split Fans
Streaming
- Ampere Analysis Predicts LatAm Streaming Growth as Linear Holds Steady
- Prime Video Announces Max/Starz Bundle —- How to Subscribe
- How High Can Netflix Stock Go?
- Lionsgate Movies Get Streaming Boost from Amazon Prime Video
Theatre Trends
- Governor Hochul Proposes Extension of New York City Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit
- Exclusive: Lincoln Center Theater announces event that will examine arts education in New York City public schools
- How Lincoln Center Theater continues the legacy of the women who built it
- Longstanding talent agency Wayne Agency will now represent Equity members
- Tara Rubin Casting Rechristened The TRC Company
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- USC Annenberg's Second Film Inclusion List Adds 2023
- Adobe Commits $5 Million to Fund Underrepresented Film, TV Creators
- Keke Palmer Talks Child Stardom as the 'Black Girl on the Network'
Auditioning Tips
- Atlanta Casting Director Admits to Giving "Four Seconds" to self tapes
- John Magaro of 'Omaha' on the Worst Thing to Do at Auditions
Awards
- How TBD Became Most Prolific Producer In Oscar Best Picture Race
- 2025 Contenders Film: The Nominees Movie Lineup Set
- GLAAD Media Awards Nominations 2025 List: 'Emilia Pérez' Snubbed, Netflix Leads
- 2025 ACE Eddie Awards Announced New Date
- PaleyFest 2025 Schedule: 'Agatha All Along,' 'Hacks' and More
Oscars Nominations
- Oscars Will Honor Fire-Ravaged L.A. & "Move Away" From Best Song Performances
- Oscar Nominations Analysis: From Emilia To Trump, Dylan To Demi
Film Festivals
- Where Do Sundance Attendees Want the Film Festival to Land?
- AFI Fest 2025 Sets Dates
- AFM Set To Return To Los Angeles For 2025 Edition; Location Revealed
- 2025 Sundance Movie Reviews: All Of Deadline's Reviews From The Festival So Far
- IndieWire's Most Popular Sundance 2025 Stories and Big Obsessions
- Sundance 2025's Best Movies Chosen by 176 Critics - Survey
- Ethical and Artistic AI? Independent Filmmakers Discuss
- Sundance Advice: 5 Filmmakers Discuss Their Road to the Film Festival
Actors on Acting
- Sterling K. Brown on Paradise, Turning Down 'The Boys,' and Marvel Return
- Lady Gaga Breaks Silence On 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Negative Reviews
- Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Being Cast In David Lynch's 'Mulholland Drive'
- Margaret Qualley: David Lynch Debunked That Actors Have to 'Suffer'
- Isla Fisher: Kirsten Dunst Taught Me How to 'Play Drunk'
- 'Mistakes Endear Yourself to the Audience': Idina Menzel Talks Messing Up on Broadway
- Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable'