The last strike cost the local economy $2.1 billion and 37,700 jobs. Los Angeles has an interest in seeing a fast and just resolution in the standoff between writers and the studios.Writers and actors see their careers at stake and have been steadfast in demanding contract terms that protect their income and ensure that there are good jobs for the next generation of creators and performers. Media companies are also still learning to navigate the world of streaming.
There has been a slowdown in local production since the writers’ strike began. Normally, dozens of scripted television shows would be filming at this time of year, according to FilmLA, which handles permits for the city and county. Instead, just one TV series had a permit last week, and the agency couldn’t say if the production was underway. Late-night talk shows have gone dark, as have other TV and some film productions across the country.