Otis College Report on the Creative Economy
The Otis College Report on the Creative Economy offers valuable insights into the impact of creative industries on California's economy. First published in 2007, the report has evolved into a comprehensive research program, featuring in-depth studies, an interactive digital dashboard that showcases real-time data and trends across creative sectors, and a series of in-person and online events.
May Webinar: Otis College Report on the Creative Economy
Join us on Thursday, May 29 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. PT for an in-depth overview of the latest report findings and updates to the Creative Economy dashboard. Hosted by Otis College in collaboration with Westwood Economics & Planning Associates, this webinar will include:
- A presentation of the most recent findings on California’s creative sectors
- A walkthrough of the latest updates to the Creative Economy dashboard, an interactive tool for exploring creative sector data and trends
- A live Q&A session with the research team
Recent Research
The creative economies of Los Angeles and California continue to navigate headwinds, including labor strikes and recent wildfires, which have impacted multiple sectors over the past five years. Our annual report explores these shifts, highlighting employment growth in Film, TV, and Sound, as well as California’s role as a Fine Arts education powerhouse. Our second report examines how Los Angeles has become a national and global leader in toy design due to its unique access to content creators, intellectual property, and well-connected ports and logistics complexes.
March 27, 2025 | Launch Event at Snap, Inc.
Explore the Creative Economy Dashboard
The Creative Economy Dashboard is your go-to resource for real-time data on the performance of California’s creative industries. This free tool allows you to explore key trends and track changes across multiple creative sectors.
- Dynamic Data: Monitor creative economy trends in real time with both historical and recent data.
- Sector Analysis: Dive deep into specific creative industries, including entertainment, arts, fashion, and more.
- Geographic Insights: Explore how creative industries are performing across different regions of California.
- Customizable Views: Filter the data to uncover economic insights that are most relevant to your research.
Thank you to the 2025 supporters of the Otis College Report on the Creative Economy launch event, report, and dashboard.
Thank you to our advocacy partners:
Arts for LA, Arts Orange County, California Community Foundation, California for the Arts, City of Santa Monica, Councilwoman Traci Park, Create CA, and the Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath
Past Research
Each year, Otis College publishes an annual report that highlights key changes in California’s creative economy, along with a series of in-depth studies tracking the evolution of specific creative industries in the state.
June 2024 Report: California’s Creative Economy: Key Highlights from 2023
Entertainment and Production Sector Series
Download our two-part series on the entertainment and production sector featuring critical insights into this ever-evolving industry:
May 2024 Report: Die Another Day: Hollywood Transformed in the Streaming Era
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