Many people are struggling to find work amid a historic downturn in film and television production across California. The California Film and Tax Credit Program has announced a record 51 films have been selected.

The projects are expected to generate almost $580 million in economic activity and employ more than 6,000 people, according to the California Film Commission.

In all, the 51 projects are expected to generate nearly $580 million in economic activity and employ more than 6,490 people as cast and crew, the California Film Commission announced. They are also expected to fuel the hiring of 37,