Sun May 11 01:00:00 UTC 2025: **Hollywood Union Sounds Alarm Over Loss of US Film and TV Jobs**

**Washington, D.C. –** The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), representing over 170,000 entertainment industry workers, issued a stark warning today about the decline of film and television production within the United States. The union reports significant job losses in the past two years, blaming aggressive tax incentives and subsidies offered by foreign governments.

According to IATSE, productions intended for US audiences are increasingly being filmed overseas, not due to superior talent or technology, but because of more lucrative financial incentives offered by competing nations. While US states have implemented tax credits, these measures have proven insufficient to counter the lure of foreign subsidies.

“Thousands of families and small businesses across the country are feeling the economic hardship of a shrinking industry,” stated the union in a press release. The union highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive federal policy response to prevent the further erosion of a key American industry.

IATSE is urging federal policymakers to create a level playing field for US workers, suggesting either a federal incentive program or other measures to encourage domestic production. The union emphasizes its commitment to finding solutions that do not negatively impact its Canadian members. The organization is actively pursuing all available policy options to protect and restore US film and television jobs.

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