Hollywood Stands Strong: Stay In LA Rally Aims to Revive Local Production

Ah yes, the Hollywood hustle is alive and well, despite the flames of adversity licking at its heels. Enter the Stay In LA campaign—our knight in shining armor, or at least in a stylish ensemble, as it rallies to bring production back to the City of Angels. Launched earlier this year in response to devastating wildfires and a potential exodus of the film industry, this campaign has already gathered over 22,000 signatures. And now, it’s gearing up for its first live event: a rally in Sun Valley, promising to attract a swarm of supporters to SirReel Studios on April 1st. Expect a parade of industry leaders, union reps, and community voices, all rallying together to proclaim, “We’re not going anywhere!”

Pamala Buzick Kim, co-founder and CA United Board Chairperson, knows the stakes. “If we don’t act now, we risk losing the very industry that built this city’s reputation,” she declares. With star power backing the cause—think Keanu Reeves and Bette Midler—it’s clear this campaign isn’t just a passing fancy. The group proposes some serious reforms, including uncapping tax incentives for productions shooting in LA County and pushing for at least a 10% increase in local production over the next three years. They’re also eyeing short-form productions and post-production work, because let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to see more commercials shot in the heart of Hollywood?

The stakes couldn’t be higher, and with a full agenda of speeches and actionable steps, this rally is about more than just pretty faces. It’s a clarion call for job security in an industry that has made LA the cultural powerhouse it is today. So, if you’re in the area, don’t miss out. Come for the speeches, stay for the hope.

Class dismissed. Let’s keep our Hollywood dreams alive and thriving!

Sources: Celebrity Storm

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