WHAT WE DO

Media & Entertainment

WHAT WE DO

Media & Entertainment

With our comprehensive economic consulting services, we assist local governments and stakeholders in developing effective and balanced policies to grow the film, television, music, and gaming industries.  We work hard to build outcomes where both the industry and the community benefit from increased jobs, economic growth, and the cultural enrichment that the media and entertainment sector brings.

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Assessing Generative AI’s Impact on the Entertainment Industries

The entertainment sector is in a period of significant uncertainty, where the nature of work is rapidly — and in many cases, profoundly — changing at an unprecedented rate due…
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Reclaiming California’s Animation Industry

California once dominated global animation, but its competitive position has eroded dramatically. Between 2010 and 2023, the state's share of top-grossing animated films plummeted from 67% to 27%, while animation…
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Strengthening California’s Film & Television Production Policies

The California Film Commission plays a pivotal role in maintaining California's status as the world's premier production location by providing critical support and incentives to the industry. Despite its historical…