LA's Wildfires: Hollywood Struggles and Supports

Having a big, important party the night before your house burns down. That's what happened to a top Hollywood agent after the Golden Globes. Suddenly, work didn't matter as much as personal safety. Wildfires hit Los Angeles hard, with homes destroyed from Pacific Palisades to Malibu. The entertainment industry felt the impact—people lost their homes, jobs shifted to remote work, meetings were postponed. But there was also a sense of community. Bosses helped staff navigate insurance claims, and major studios offered free temporary housing. "We haven't seen this kind of togetherness since COVID, " an executive noted. Meanwhile, local TV production resumed cautiously, ensuring below-the-line workers felt safe. The fires put a damper on plans to ramp up projects, and awards season slowed down out of respect for those affected. It's tough to focus on work when your home is gone. But the industry is hoping to get back to normal soon. Sundance Film Festival is coming up, and everyone's waiting to see how that plays out with evacuation orders still in place.