Hollywood has a hiring problem. Can apps help?

The labor shortage has exposed defects in the time-honored way that Hollywood cultivates its workforce, and new apps are now trying to help cure the industry of its cliquey hiring habits.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 29, 2022 Hollywood has a hiring problem. Can a new crop of apps help? Studios are facing a labor shortage and are having to branch outside their typical talent pools. A new crop of apps are trying to help. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. approves sale of Golden Globes assets to Todd Boehly The embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. has voted to adopt Todd Boehly's plan to transform the nonprofit into a for-profit venture under his corporate umbrella Eldridge Industries. SHARE       READ MORE Review: Thai cave rescue proves to be affecting drama in tension-filled 'Thirteen Lives' Ron Howard's "Thirteen Lives" takes a straightforward, affecting approach to 2018 Thai cave rescue. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT TV writers ask studios for greater abortion protections A group of over 400 TV writers has written to studios including Netflix asking for greater support for pregnant workers after the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe vs. Wade. SHARE       READ MORE Ready for 'Renaissance'? Here's what we know about Beyoncé's new album From the lead single "Break My Soul" to featured artists, here's everything you need to know about Beyoncé's new album before it's released tonight. SHARE       READ MORE How an L.A. writer distilled American hope and despair into summer's big literary debut Tess Gunty's novel, "The Rabbit Hutch," follows a brilliant, troubled young woman and charts American decline. The writer's journey is another story. SHARE       READ MORE Gio Ponti's only U.S. building is delightfully weird — and freshly revamped Machado Silvetti has given this unmistakable structure — a Modernist medieval castle — a smart renovation and expansion. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US