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The causes of Hollywood's decline are multifaceted but primarily revolve around internal decisions and systemic issues. Decades-long problems like bureaucratic red tape, union interference, and expensive California locations have made shooting in LA less attractive. Independent producer Jim Agnu notes that renting a courthouse in Kentucky costs a fraction of what it would in Los Angeles while California’s permit process remains maddeningly convoluted. Many productions prefer to shoot elsewhere not just for cost but also to sidestep the bureaucratic maze.