May 22, 2026
To our employees, partners, and audience,
Help Wanted Production LLC is currently navigating a period of significant financial difficulty, and it is important that we communicate openly and responsibly about how this situation affects our company, our operations, and most importantly, our people.
Following several months of internal financial review and operational assessment, we are implementing a necessary restructuring plan. This includes a workforce reduction of approximately 30% of positions, effective immediately. While this decision is deeply difficult, it is unavoidable as we work to stabilize the company and ensure long-term sustainability.
We do not take this step lightly, and we fully recognize the impact it has on the lives and careers of our valued team members.
The Financial Reality
Over the past several months, Help Wanted Production LLC has faced a combination of mounting operational costs, industry-wide disruptions, and accumulated tax liabilities that now require urgent resolution.
Despite consistent efforts to reduce expenses, optimize workflows, and maintain production output, these financial pressures have reached a critical level where decisive restructuring is necessary to protect the future of the company.
The cost savings generated through this restructuring will be directed toward the following key priorities:
1. Settlement of Outstanding Tax Obligations
A significant portion of our financial restructuring is focused on clearing outstanding tax liabilities. Addressing these obligations is essential to maintaining legal compliance and ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
2. Alignment of Operating Costs with Current Revenue
We are restructuring our cost base to reflect current market conditions and revenue performance. This includes reducing overhead and streamlining non-production functions to create a more sustainable operating model.
3. Preservation of Core Creative Production
A primary goal of this restructuring is to ensure that ongoing productions remain funded and uninterrupted. We remain committed to delivering the creative projects currently in development.
Impact on Our Team
The workforce reduction primarily affects roles within corporate administration, marketing, and business development functions.
Importantly, all active production crews and ongoing film and media projects will continue without interruption. Our commitment to delivering high-quality creative work remains unchanged.
We fully acknowledge the human impact of this decision. The individuals affected are colleagues who have contributed significantly to the growth and identity of Help Wanted Production LLC. They have played an essential role in building the company, and it is only due to extraordinary financial circumstances that we find ourselves making this difficult decision.
Each affected employee will receive dedicated career transition support, including guidance where possible to assist in their next professional steps.
Our Commitment Moving Forward
We want to be clear: we do not underestimate the severity of this moment.
The financial challenges that have led to this restructuring are real, and they require accountability, discipline, and long-term corrective action at every level of the organization.
Our immediate responsibility is to ensure that Help Wanted Production LLC meets all its obligations—toward creditors, partners, stakeholders, and the dedicated team members who remain with the company.
This restructuring process is expected to be completed by Q1 2027, after which we aim to operate as a leaner, more financially stable, and more resilient production company. Our focus remains on continuing to develop and release meaningful creative works, even as we navigate this constrained period.
A Message to Our Departing Team Members
To those who are affected by this restructuring, we extend our deepest gratitude and sincere regret.
Your contributions to Help Wanted Production LLC are permanent and meaningful. The work you have done has shaped this company, and your efforts will remain part of its foundation moving forward.
We are truly sorry that circumstances beyond your control have led to this outcome. We thank you for your commitment, creativity, and professionalism.
Closing Statement
We will continue to provide updates as the restructuring process progresses.
Help Wanted Production LLC remains committed to transparency, responsibility, and rebuilding a stronger foundation for the future.
– Chief Executive Officer
Help Wanted Production LLC
Harry Kahn
Contact Information
Press inquiries:
📧 admin@helpwantedproduction.com
Employee transition support:
📧 admin@helpwantedproduction.com
