Financial and Economical Ramifications
Film commissions can benefit both the production company and the area they decide to shoot at. The production company can potentially save money by shooting out of state and hiring cheaper Below the line (filmmaking) labor, shooting on location as opposed to building a set in a studio, etc. The economy at the location they shoot at can benefit via profits from hotel rooms, food, gas stations, and any other amenities that the Above the line (filmmaking) labor will use throughout the duration of the filming.
However, shooting out of Hollywood does affect those who still work in Hollywood. Below the line (filmmaking) workers based in Hollywood have a smaller job market because production continues to move out of state.
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