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US Share of Film and TV Production Plummets Over 25 Years, Union Report Reveals

A new union report details a dramatic 25-year decline in the U.S. share of film and television production, with major film budgets plummeting from 74% to 42% and TV budgets from 94% to 64%. This exodus of high-budget projects has significant economic consequences and impacts American jobs.

Julian MercerOctober 6, 20264 min read


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