EXCLUSIVE: “Look around, studio lots like this one used to be full of people,” declares Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman in a new video on her plan to create more production in the home of Hollywood. “Costumers, electricians, set medics, caterers, 1000s of Angelenos making a living. Now these lots are quiet. Since 2018, shooting days in the city of Los Angeles have fallen by a half.”
“That means less work for families across our city, and less money to support our small businesses.”
The leading challenger to unseat incumbent Karen Bass, the councilmember for L.A.’s industry heavy 4th District says she wants fairer fees, uncapped state tax credits and a film czar who will “cut through red tape and coordinate across city departments.”
Or, as the spouse of 30 Rock producer Vali Chandrasekaren, put its bluntly: “This issue is personal to me, because my husband
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