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LA Soundstages Struggle as Production Jobs Plummet 40%
3/18/2026
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Story summary
- Los Angeles soundstages face ongoing leasing challenges, with occupancy at 62% in early 2025.
- East End Studios and Cinespace Studios launched new stages as capacity expands.
- California production jobs fell from 136,000 in 2022 to 82,000 by September 2025, a 40% decline.
- FilmLA reports a notable decrease in location shoots.
