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LA Film Production Plummets: Governor Proposes $750M Tax Credits

4/15/2025

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Governor Boosts Filming

Los Angeles faced a staggering 22.4% drop in film and TV production in early 2025, with television plummeting by 30.5% and feature films by 28.9%. Surprisingly, wildfires only affected 1.3% of filming. In response, Governor Newsom is pushing for a bold increase in tax credits to $750 million, aiming to lure productions back to the Golden State.

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Organizers Fight for Unions

Labor organizers in Los Angeles are rallying for a nationwide union to uplift production assistants facing dismal wages and harsh working conditions. As production jobs plummet by 22% in early 2025, they seek to reshape the industry for future generations. A pivotal rally is scheduled for May 4, shining a light on Hollywood's ongoing economic struggles.

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Governor Boosts Filming

Los Angeles faced a staggering 22.4% drop in film and TV production in early 2025, with television plummeting by 30.5% and feature films by 28.9%. Surprisingly, wildfires only affected 1.3% of filming. In response, Governor Newsom is pushing for a bold increase in tax credits to $750 million, aiming to lure productions back to the Golden State.

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