Acting : The industry is contracting by Kevin Jackson

Kevin Jackson, I agree, this really does feel like a new reality for a lot of people right now, and my heart goes out not just to my friends in the industry who are facing it, both in front of and behind the camera, but to everyone who is struggling through this shift.

At the same time, I do think what we’re seeing is very concentrated in the traditional Hollywood ecosystem, particularly in LA and NY, where so many careers have been built around a system that’s now contracting and redefining itself.

What’s interesting is that while things are tightening there, we’re also seeing rapid expansion in other parts of the world. New filmmaking infrastructures, incentives, and opportunities are opening up in regions where access to this industry has historically been limited. For many creatives globally, this is the first time they’re able to realistically pursue a career in entertainment at this level.

So it feels like one of those major industry shifts where both things are true at once. There’s real disruption and uncertainty, but also new doors opening in parallel.

Like any big transition, some processes are ending while others are just beginning.

I’m curious how you’re seeing it from your perspective, do you feel like this is more of a contraction overall, or more of a redistribution of where and how work is happening?

Hi Kevin! The industry is not dead. It is changing. It's becoming more global. And that's a good news for new creators.