I always say that L.A. can't be at its best without a strong Hollywood. So thankful to Patrick Caliguiri for sitting down for this 1-on-1 to lend his insight and outlook to a VERY important discussion🙏
I would like to see less people coming here for a dream, but rather because they like this place for what it is. Too many people complain about this place like it's the cost of pursuing what they love or because they make the most money out here. Very few people think this is a great place to live anymore and say they want to settle here long term if they have options. It's a lot of people together in one place sacrificing their happiness. Hollywood or not, I hope we get to a point again where people feel proud to be from this great city.
There IS no coming back as far as the film biz is concerned. There are too many markets out there who can do the same job at a cheaper price. L.A. as a whole has priced itself out of contention with extreme taxation and poor leadership on a multitude of levels- for example, CA has had a tax incentive program that has been an abject failure and only ended in corruption (the author of one of the bills was even arrested for a pay-to-play scheme with producers who didn’t qualify but still wanted incentive money… this was decades ago). Add to that completely unwarranted permit and licensing fees on the state level (licensing for my line of work doubled suddenly and with no warning), and you have the death knell of an industry. The shenanigans SAG/AFTRA and WGAW pulled on the other unions with regard to the last couple of years of strikes haven’t made anything easier.
It's over. It's that simple. it's over. It'll never completely go away, but it's like vinyl. You'll have some collectors, but the rest of the world will move on.
Hollywood most likely is. But movies as a whole or narrative storytelling with beautiful images will not be going away. It will just be for small clique communities for successful social media companies
I was in studio city having breakfast at & waffles and remember mentioning to my brother when I worked for Disney Studio, those offices had editors designer and other people doing post production. Now it’s available for lease. Same in Burbank. The industry is dying and it is corporate suits, private equity and data analytics are driving this and add AI to mix and spells doom.
The industry is definitely changing with corporate interests, AI, and data analytics. It’s tough to see how things have shifted. It'll be interesting to see where it all leads
So the producer is going through what an actor goes through. When industry professionals tell the actors don’t take it personally it’s just how the business is “grow thicker skin”. I’m glad to see the rise of independent productions though so there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Spot on as always! What doesn’t get talked about a lot or all the ancillary support businesses that go down with it! The economic ecology around the industry ranging from equipment suppliers to restaurants. It’s not just the top of the food chain and the workers themselves. It’s a big ripple effect!
This is great! As someone working in the representation space in entertainment, every question I had was addressed perfectly. Thank you both for such insightful and valuable conversation
it's pretty obvious what happened. Netflix created the 8-10 episode season model, that is caused much less work and job security for everyone in hollywood. the audience for linear TV gave all these people so much job security, having 20-24 episode seasons that people could watch only when it played on TV. these new shows on disney plus, hulu, paramount, etc barely last 1-2 seasons and only get a few episodes per show. that's just the reality, less episodes mean less producers, writers, actors, directors need to be hired.
I've lived in LA (southeast) since 1991 and have never met anyone that had direct ties to the entertainment industry. Yes, Hollywood is a huge part of the economic engine for the region but I feel like people that LIVE in the west side and the valley overstate its significance to people outside that region. That being said, LA being the entertainment capital has been a source or pride (for me) and I hope legislation is passed to help revive it. There are a lot of jobs that are tied to this directly and indirectly.
I knew it was coming. It's sad and scary. The impact of its demise affects every business in LA. Our leadership has destroyed LA as well as the taxes.
I always say that L.A. can't be at its best without a strong Hollywood. So thankful to Patrick Caliguiri for sitting down for this 1-on-1 to lend his insight and outlook to a VERY important discussion🙏
I would like to see less people coming here for a dream, but rather because they like this place for what it is. Too many people complain about this place like it's the cost of pursuing what they love or because they make the most money out here. Very few people think this is a great place to live anymore and say they want to settle here long term if they have options. It's a lot of people together in one place sacrificing their happiness. Hollywood or not, I hope we get to a point again where people feel proud to be from this great city.
Couldn't have said it better. It's the exaggerated expectations and "Hollywood" facade people choose to base their opinions on@@mjh8492
LA might as well give itself back to Mexico if Hollywood leaves. Especially with these politicians
That last bit about major networks not highlighting their issues - definitely an overlooked insight!
let's GOOOOO, been waiting for this one. Producer Patrick is about as insightful as it gets that I've seen. Perfect matchup here!
Haha, love the excitement! Totally agree-Producer Patrick always brings that next-level insight
Young people filming “Vertical movies” on their iPhones with “influencers” and not actors are huge NAILS IN THE COFFIN.
There IS no coming back as far as the film biz is concerned. There are too many markets out there who can do the same job at a cheaper price. L.A. as a whole has priced itself out of contention with extreme taxation and poor leadership on a multitude of levels- for example, CA has had a tax incentive program that has been an abject failure and only ended in corruption (the author of one of the bills was even arrested for a pay-to-play scheme with producers who didn’t qualify but still wanted incentive money… this was decades ago).
Add to that completely unwarranted permit and licensing fees on the state level (licensing for my line of work doubled suddenly and with no warning), and you have the death knell of an industry.
The shenanigans SAG/AFTRA and WGAW pulled on the other unions with regard to the last couple of years of strikes haven’t made anything easier.
It's over. It's that simple. it's over. It'll never completely go away, but it's like vinyl. You'll have some collectors, but the rest of the world will move on.
Hollywood most likely is. But movies as a whole or narrative storytelling with beautiful images will not be going away. It will just be for small clique communities for successful social media companies
Thanks for discussing this issue.
Extremely important issue, glad you tackled this. Plus, Patrick is awesome!
Totally agree!
Excellent interview! Puts a lot in perspective. I'm in animation and its such a weird time...
I was in studio city having breakfast at & waffles and remember mentioning to my brother when I worked for Disney Studio, those offices had editors designer and other people doing post production. Now it’s available for lease. Same in Burbank. The industry is dying and it is corporate suits, private equity and data analytics are driving this and add AI to mix and spells doom.
The industry is definitely changing with corporate interests, AI, and data analytics. It’s tough to see how things have shifted. It'll be interesting to see where it all leads
So the producer is going through what an actor goes through. When industry professionals tell the actors don’t take it personally it’s just how the business is “grow thicker skin”. I’m glad to see the rise of independent productions though so there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Spot on as always! What doesn’t get talked about a lot or all the ancillary support businesses that go down with it! The economic ecology around the industry ranging from equipment suppliers to restaurants. It’s not just the top of the food chain and the workers themselves. It’s a big ripple effect!
This is great! As someone working in the representation space in entertainment, every question I had was addressed perfectly. Thank you both for such insightful and valuable conversation
it's pretty obvious what happened. Netflix created the 8-10 episode season model, that is caused much less work and job security for everyone in hollywood. the audience for linear TV gave all these people so much job security, having 20-24 episode seasons that people could watch only when it played on TV. these new shows on disney plus, hulu, paramount, etc barely last 1-2 seasons and only get a few episodes per show. that's just the reality, less episodes mean less producers, writers, actors, directors need to be hired.
Great interview!
Ive worked w patrick on a bunch of shows. Had some good times back then!
Thanks for sharing!
YEAH E-RAY!!!
I've lived in LA (southeast) since 1991 and have never met anyone that had direct ties to the entertainment industry. Yes, Hollywood is a huge part of the economic engine for the region but I feel like people that LIVE in the west side and the valley overstate its significance to people outside that region. That being said, LA being the entertainment capital has been a source or pride (for me) and I hope legislation is passed to help revive it. There are a lot of jobs that are tied to this directly and indirectly.
I hear you. Hopefully, the industry can bounce back and continue to provide jobs and opportunities for everyone
I miss regular tv and terrestrial radio.
Maybe we need to stop handing it over. The only way the chosen was made was to independently produce
The prophecies said this. God doesn’t like the content. Change the content. And you will get successful. I want to make a film. I need more people.
and while the ship was sinking they were busy sniffing coke
Then make good movies an tv.