Sohonet Joins the California Post Alliance, Putting Real Data Behind the Fight for California Post-Production

Sohonet Joins the California Post Alliance, Putting Real Data Behind the Fight for California Post-Production

Sohonet becomes a contributing member of CAPA, bringing its industry data and a dedicated California post-production dataset to an industry making decisions in the dark

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LOS ANGELES, Nov 9, 2026 - Sohonet, the global expert in connectivity and collaboration for the media and entertainment industry, has joined the California Post Alliance (CAPA) as a contributing member. The partnership gives California's post-production community access to Sohonet's industry data and insight at a moment when the sector's future in the state is being decided.

Thousands of California post-production jobs have been lost over the past decade as work has moved to other states and countries, and those fighting to reverse that trend have been doing it largely without hard numbers. Through this partnership, Sohonet will work with CAPA's economist to build a dedicated California post-production dataset, giving CAPA and its members a clear, credible picture of the sector's footprint, its economics, and where the work is going.

Alongside the dataset, CAPA and its members will get ongoing access to Sohonet's industry research, including its monthly Screen Production Insight report and California-focused analysis.

"Post-production built this industry in California, and the people doing that work deserve better than guesswork about its future," said Chuck Parker, CEO of Sohonet. "We sit on a unique view of how post work flows around the world. Putting that data in the hands of the community that needs it most is the most useful thing we can do."

“We’re thrilled to partner with Sohonet in the fight to bring post-production back to California. Through monthly meetings with Sohonet’s data scientist, and CAPA's economist, we are able to track not only where the work is currently happening but also, to gain insights into the trends. Based on this, we can measure the success of AB 2319,” said Tim Belcher, post-production veteran and Founding Member of the California Post Alliance.

Founded in 2026, CAPA is a nonprofit bringing together post-production creatives and professionals across picture and sound editorial, scoring, VFX, and finishing to strengthen and sustain the industry in California.

Sohonet joins as a contributing member supporting CAPA's research and community work, and the two organisations plan to collaborate on industry events and research over the coming year.

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About Sohonet

Sohonet is the global expert in connectivity, media services, and network security for the media and entertainment industry. Founded in 1995 by post-production professionals in London's Soho, Sohonet connects more than 1,000 media companies and 100,000+ storytellers worldwide, and is a multi-Emmy Award-winning company. Learn more at sohonet.com or download Sohonet’s latest Screen Production Index (SPI). 

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About the California Post Alliance

The California Post Alliance (CAPA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit that brings together post-production creatives and professionals to champion policies that strengthen and sustain the industry in California through economic development, education, and investment in emerging technologies. Learn more at californiapostalliance.org.