Entertainment3 sources
Los Angeles Film Production Declines Despite Tax Incentives
- Film production in Los Angeles has dropped for two consecutive quarters.
- California's Film & Television Tax Credit Program is supporting remaining projects.
- On-location filming accounted for 4,171 shoot days from July to September 2026, a 4.8% decrease from the previous year.
- Production levels fell 3.7% in the third quarter, with location shoots below the five-year average.
- State officials had hoped the $750 million investment would reverse the decline.
Articles (3)
The Hollywood Reporter·
Los Angeles Film and TV Shoot Days Keep Plunging As Local Officials Scramble for a Turnaround Plan
Deadline·
Los Angeles On-Location Production Declines Again Even As California’s Tax Incentive Heavily Backs Remaining Projects
Variety·
California Tried to Jumpstart the Film Economy. Production Keeps Falling.