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LA Council Unanimously Backs $5M Microdrama Subsidy Plan

1/29/2026

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The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to explore a $5 million microdrama subsidy.
Councilman Bob Blumenfield (Los Angeles City Council) proposed the motion, noting many microdrama productions do not qualify for state tax credits.
Jay Blumenfield, a TV veteran, urged funding, citing microdramas' budgets around $200,000, and the plan would reduce permit fees, create a “micro-budget concierge” to speed approvals, and position Los Angeles as a global hub.

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The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 to explore a $5 million microdrama subsidy.
Councilman Bob Blumenfield (Los Angeles City Council) proposed the motion, noting many microdrama productions do not qualify for state tax credits.
Jay Blumenfield, a TV veteran, urged funding, citing microdramas' budgets around $200,000, and the plan would reduce permit fees, create a “micro-budget concierge” to speed approvals, and position Los Angeles as a global hub.