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L.A. Cuts Film Permit Fees to Boost Independent Productions

4/22/2026

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On April 21, 2026, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced a six-month pilot to reduce fees for low-impact film productions.
The program lowers the permit fee from $931 to $350 for certain productions and waives additional fees.
Councilwoman Nithya Raman criticized the city's handling and proposed eliminating fees for independent productions.
Reality star Spencer Pratt proposed making filming free.
The initiative is funded by FilmLA, which pursues relief for independent producers.

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On April 21, 2026, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced a six-month pilot to reduce fees for low-impact film productions.
The program lowers the permit fee from $931 to $350 for certain productions and waives additional fees.
Councilwoman Nithya Raman criticized the city's handling and proposed eliminating fees for independent productions.
Reality star Spencer Pratt proposed making filming free.
The initiative is funded by FilmLA, which pursues relief for independent producers.