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Feature: New report details the losses California animation is facing due to outsourcing

A new report has found that recent high-grossing animated films are being made outside of Hollywood. CVL Economics founding partner Adam Fowler, the Animation Guild board member Jason Mayer, and LAist chief animation critic Charles Solomon join the conversation.

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Ryan Adriandhy Halim (L), director of the animated film Jumbo, speaking with a computer illustrator in Jakarta. An Indonesian could be set for wider success as it prepares to open beyond the Southeast Asian archipelago's silver screens.
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New report details the losses California animation is facing due to outsourcing

Animation has been a major player in Hollywood, with companies like DreamWorks and Disney having made some of their most acclaimed works here in the Golden State. However, a new report has found that recent high-grossing animated films are being made outside of Hollywood. Examples mentioned include Moana, with the original film being made in Hollywood, but its sequel having been made in Vancouver. The study was co-authored by the Animation Guild, BRIC Foundation and Titmouse Foundation in partnership with CVL Economics.

Today on FilmWeek, we’re joined by CVL Economics founding partner Adam Fowler, the Animation Guild executive board member Jason Mayer, and LAist chief animation critic Charles Solomon.

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