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A curated set of articles from your team at San Diego Media Pros to share pertinent information with you from the production world.
L.A.’s production woes worsen as soundstages go unused at historic levels
These stages apparently aren’t sound.
Film Permit Costs around the U.S.
A quick look at some production fees across the country. C’mon LA?
Hollywood producers say they are misunderstood. Here’s what they’re doing about it
The real producers. They are not the big wigs portrayed in the old movies. They are working folks like the rest of us. And they are trying to set the record straight about what they do.
Commercial Filmmaking Trend Report - 2025
While it may be difficult to spot a trend before it happens, once they're there it's a neat thing to see what they are. This 2025 Trend Report on Commercial Filmmaking from Film Supply gives a unique glance at current trends in our industry.
Governor Newsom proposes historic expansion of film & TV tax credit program
A proposal from the Governor would double the film tax credit in California.
Funding one hundred films for a new era of media
We’ve been documenting the rise of AI for sometime now. This is just the next step toward embracing the future of production.
Even Hollywood producers are getting squeezed
When Oscar winners are having a tough time, pay attention.
Lionsgate Inks Deal With AI Firm to Mine Its Massive Film and TV Library
And here…we…go…
FilmLA To Raise Permit Fees, Citing Production Slump & Rising Costs
Nothing says we want production here more than rising permit fees!
Sony Will Use AI to Cut Film Costs, Says CEO Tony Vinciquerra
Hmmmm…cutting costs with AI? I wonder what costs they’re talking about.
Best Netflix Approved Cameras to Film for Netflix in 2024
Just in case you’re planning your next film to show up on Netflix, take a gander at this.
A Sneak Peek into New AI Video Tools from Adobe – The Future of Filmmaking?
BecauseAdobe plays such a big roll in a lot of what we as a community, do this sneak peek of some coming AI in our everyday tools bears a watch.