# Democrats Won. When Do Hollywood Crews Get Back to Work?

> Hollywood crews struggle to find work after election as tax credits and new leadership may help.
- Title: Democrats Won. When Do Hollywood Crews Get Back to Work?
- Summary: Hollywood crews struggle to find work after election as tax credits and new leadership may help.
- Keywords: democrats, hollywood, film tax credits, production crews, los angeles, IndieWire
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/interviews/hollywood-jobs-after-midterms-film-tax-credits-1235226539
- Author: Alison Foreman
- Published: 2026-11-11T18:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: democrats, hollywood, film tax credits, production crews, los angeles, entertainment, culture
## Election Results
Democrats won the election but Hollywood crews remain uncertain about when they'll get paid.
## Crews Struggle
Tom Curley, a production sound mixer who won an Oscar for 'Whiplash', says he has struggled to find consistent employment since his last gig was canceled in 2024.

> I kind of feel like I was in a car accident almost, and I’m just here staring at the aftermath, wondering how I’m going to pick up the pieces, if I’m ever going to pick up the pieces.
## Potential Solutions
Proposed federal tax credits, state incentives, and new Los Angeles leadership might help production bounce back.
## Key takeaway

Hollywood production crews face uncertainty about when they'll get paid after the election, despite potential federal tax credits and LA leadership changes.