Award-winning writers, directors, and producers in Hollywood are taking on temporary gigs to train AI systems in skills like screenwriting and production. This shift comes as job opportunities in the industry have decreased significantly, with a reported 48% drop in shoot days in Los Angeles and a 28% decline in jobs across the motion picture and sound recording sectors since mid-2022.
As creatives adapt to the changing landscape, they are being compensated between $12 and $200 per hour for their expertise. While some see this as a necessary adaptation, concerns about the long-term implications for their profession remain.