Hollywood is experiencing a downturn in film and television production, with high costs and complex labor issues contributing to a significant decline in jobs. Reports indicate that thousands of industry workers, including food stylists and location scouts, have been left out of work as production shifts overseas and incentives in Los Angeles prove insufficient. California has responded by doubling its film and TV tax incentive in an effort to stem the exodus of productions. State estimates suggest this measure will generate 4,000 to 5,000 jobs, while 40,000 production jobs have been lost in the past two years. The industry contraction began in 2022 and has been more severe in the United States than in other major production centers such as Canada and London. The history of runaway production, driven by competitive foreign subsidies such as those in Canada, continues to affect Hollywood. In Vancouver, only 25% of local crew members are currently working, and the British Columbia government has increased its production incentive in response to the slowdown. Meanwhile, President Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, adding uncertainty to the industry. Calls for federal intervention have resurfaced, with proposals for a national production incentive to compete with subsidies offered by at least 70 countries. U.S. officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and special ambassador Jon Voight, have advocated for stronger government support to revive the industry.