r/FilmIndustryLA

It's a pretty fun, human read.

I recently worked a gig at The Escarpment (a studio in Huntington Park) and learned that the owner is a full-blown Nazi. In his office he has "White Power" and "Hitler was right" posters. He leaves the door slightly ajar to let "the right people" know. He tested the waters with several people in crew, namely the white guys, including myself. Yeah, I'm just here to say I will never be back there and neither should anyone else who works in the film industry. I hope his business fails. Fuck that Nazi fuck.

For context, Mt. Sac is a pretty well-developed suburban community college around 25-30 miles east of DTLA.

I drove past it around February or possibly early March and I saw there were some of those yellow signs for crew parking and whatnot and a parked trailer that said Quixote Studios on the side. I was curious what this production was cause I really wanted to see Mt Sac as the setting of a show or movie.

They were filming something inside the court I think but it didn't seem like there were any background for the most part. Somebody said it was a commercial of some sort but didn't say much more than that. I don't know if that's true considering how "commercial" is usually used as a cover

Requesting some user flair.

I'd love some serious ones (director, producer, crew, etc.) and some jokes ("It's a Mayo Commercial").

I've done flair for a bunch of subs. Let me know if you want help.

My buddy made one- just posted that they got 15 million views in less than two weeks? I’m baffled at those numbers. It’s released on only one app. Are these numbers being inflated? It feels… unlikely. Are people really watching the “my daddy’s a vampire and his werewolf business partner is my baby daddy” type stuff this much? Who?!

How was your experience there? What did you learn and how did it benefit your journey going forward?

I recently got into Chapman for Creative Producing as a transfer, and honestly, I didn’t think I’d get in. It’s been one of my dream schools for a long time, so I’m super excited, but also conflicted.

My long-term goal is to work in the entertainment industry on the business/executive side (producing, studio side, etc.), and I’m planning to double major in economics. I’m less focused on being purely creative and more interested in the business side of things.

Right now at my community college I’m in the honors program, Dean’s List, President of our Film Club, Working as a PA for a livestream team, Have two internships already

So I feel like I’ve been building a solid foundation.

I could go to Chapman now and start building connections/experience right away. But part of me is wondering if I should stay one more year at CC and try for USC or UCLA. I qualify for TAP for UCLA, which supposedly boosts my chances a lot, but I know nothing is guaranteed, especially for film-related paths. I’ve also considered LMU.

The thing is… if I don’t get into USC, Chapman was always one of my top choices anyway (along with Syracuse but I didn’t apply). So I’d basically be risking a school I really like for a chance at something “better.”

I’d have about an hour commute to LA, which I’m willing to do, but I know that’s still a grind. Do I take Chapman now and start moving forward, or gamble another year for a shot at USC/UCLA?

Would really appreciate any perspective especially from transfers or people working toward the business side of entertainment

How did you work you way into the upper echelons of one of the big five, if you were able to do so?

As someone who went to film school in California but later dropped out, I've always wanted to know how many people who go to film school wind up working in the film industry or working in a job that is similar to film. I looked for statistics online but it doesn't seem like there are many statistics about those who attended film school and how many of them are working in the industry.

That's why I created an online survey asking those who attended film school various questions about their experience. The goal of the survey is to get a general idea on the number of former film students who are ultimately working in the industry, but to also ask various questions about film school itself from those who attended.

If you've ever attended film school, I would appreciate if you filled out this google forms survey. It only takes 4-6 minutes to complete. I'll link to it in the comments below.

I know that everyone is feeling the effects of a bad job market. I know, I been unemployed for a year and a half now. But we are all creatives and love to create despite our circumstances. Any personal projects you are working on? Anything you want to show off? Or you want to yap about something you want to start. That can work too.

I've been seeing some fantastic actor interviews talking about what it's like in the industry right now for middle class actors.

I think it would also be worth it to share what it's like as a new non SAG actor. A story that I would love to share.

I moved to LA in January of 2020 to take my first steps into the industry. And have been here through everything that has transpired over these past six years.

I stayed during the shutdown. Was on set for the Covied days. Marched on day one the strike and regularly throughout it. Including with our writers. And am still here surviving through the contractions.

I'm not looking to get paid for this.

I simply want to share the story of someone who is truly passionate about what we do. Because I know I not the only actor who's experienced these things.

I discovered acting later in life. When I did I quickly realized it brought out the best of me. And it doesn't matter if I'm on a community theatre stage or multi million dollar set. My love and passion is still the same. It's that love and passion that lead me to the last place I ever thought life would take me.

So if anyone out there would be interested in talking about a fronthlines experience in Hollywood.

I would be happy to share it.

Please feel free to DM me.

Meant to be a goofy Pynchon-themed comedic read, and all true:

www.yoyodub.com

Whistleblower website dedicated to showing how Netflix execs have moved large volume of work out of LA/California/US to Canada to circumvent SAG-AFTRA and use performances to train A.I.

Also, the same Netflix execs have orchestrated and sanctioned an ongoing Pay-To-Play scam charging LA talent $2000 for the opportunity to dwindling work they haven’t moved to Canada for A.I. training.

(No Beef with Canada or Canadian actors, they just took dubbing jobs).

Hopefully this info helps artists in LA avoid scams, and eventually pressures Netflix tech execs to change their behavior toward talent and labor and humanity.

A lot of my network said things haven’t recovered and for some lucky in work, say it’s been hectic. How are y’all handling this?

More of the same sad to say.