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LA Film Projects Plummet 24%, Leaders Push for Revival
1/22/2026
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Story summary
- Los Angeles faces a 24% drop in film and TV projects in 2025.
- FilmLA, the regional film office, reports 16.8% declines in feature films and 14.7% in television shoots.
- City leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, push for tax incentives and infrastructure to attract productions.
- A new 255,000-square-foot soundstage facility has opened to support local jobs.
- The California legislature increased film credits to spur a production uptick in early 2026.
