San Diego fires staffer who brought Oscar winner ‘One Battle After Another’ to the city
San Diego has terminated the position of filming program manager Guy Langman, who was instrumental in bringing the Oscar-winning film 'One Battle After Another' to the city. The decision comes as part of budget cuts by Mayor Todd Gloria, despite the film generating significant economic benefits for the region. Local officials and industry representatives express concern over the impact of this cut on future film projects in San Diego.
- ▪Guy Langman was credited with facilitating the filming of 'One Battle After Another' in San Diego.
- ▪The film brought in approximately $6.8 million to the local economy during its six weeks of shooting.
- ▪With Langman's position eliminated, the responsibilities will shift to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Metro San Diego fires staffer who brought Oscar winner ‘One Battle After Another’ to the city By Katie Jerkovich Published May 27, 2026, 5:52 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google San Diego City Council has got rid of a staffer who brought the movie “One Battle After Another” to the region — along with millions of dollars. Mayor Todd Gloria’s budget slashes the position of filming program manager Guy Langman, who Michael Glaser, the location manager for the Oscar-winning film, credits with the sole reason of shooting there. “I don’t think I’m being dramatic in saying this, but it just, it wouldn’t have happened,” Glaser told the Times of San Diego.
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