Variety [Unofficial]Apr 28

L.A. Production Report: Karen Bass Says Hollywood Is ‘Turning a Corner’ as Subsidies Kick In

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/la-production-karen-bass-hollywood-turning-corner-subsidies-1236732286/

VarietyApr 28

L.A. Production Report: Karen Bass Says Hollywood Is ‘Turning a Corner’ as Subsidies Kick In
#Variety #News #FilmLA

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/la-production-karen-bass-hollywood-turning-corner-subsidies-1236732286/

Karen Bass Says Hollywood Is 'Turning a Corner' as Subsidies Kick in

L.A. production rose modestly in the first quarter of 2026 as increased state tax incentives started to take effect.

Variety
The Hollywood ReporterApr 28

Is Film and TV Production in Los Angeles Starting to Turn the Corner?
#Business #BusinessNews #FilmLA #ProductionNews

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/is-production-in-l-a-starting-to-turn-the-corner-1236579313/

Is Film and TV Production in Los Angeles Starting to Turn the Corner?

The region logged a notable quarter-over-quarter uptick in shoot days, though production levels sit well below the five-year average.

The Hollywood Reporter
DeadlineApr 24

FilmLA Teams With Manhattan Beach To Handle City’s Film Permits
#News #FilmLA #LALocal #ManhattanBeach

https://deadline.com/2026/04/filmla-manhattan-beach-film-permits-1236871167/

FilmLA Teams With Manhattan Beach To Handle City’s Film Permits

FilmLA is partnering with Manhattan Beach to handle the surfside Southern California city's film permits in a one-year pilot program.

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The Hollywood ReporterApr 21

L.A. to Cut Film Permit Fees, but Only for Small Projects
#Business #BusinessNews #FilmLA #Production

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/l-a-cut-permit-costs-low-impact-film-shoots-1236570761/

L.A. to Cut Film Permit Fees, but Only for Small Projects

Microdramas, small student films and new media productions may benefit from the initiative, which will cut FilmLA’s usual $931 flat application fee to $350, among other cost savings.

The Hollywood Reporter
Variety [Unofficial]Mar 18

L.A. Soundstages Remain One-Third Empty Even as New Facilities Open

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/soundstage-occupancy-filmla-report-vacant-1236691657/

The Hollywood ReporterMar 18

L.A. Soundstages Struggled to Fill Up in Early 2025
#Business #BusinessNews #FilmLA #ProductionNews

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/l-a-soundstages-struggled-early-2025-1236537273/

L.A. Soundstages Struggled to Fill Up in Early 2025

New data from permit office FilmLA finds that the average occupancy rate during the first six months of the year was 62 percent, down significantly from three years prior.

The Hollywood Reporter
DeadlineMar 18

L.A. Soundstage Occupancy Held Steady During First Half Of 2025 But Remains Way Below A Decade Ago, FilmLA Says
#News #FilmLA #LALocal #LosAngeles #Runawayproduction

https://deadline.com/2026/03/los-angeles-soundstage-report-1236758623/

L.A. Soundstage Occupancy Held Steady During First Half Of 2025 But Remains Way Below A Decade Ago, FilmLA Says

Los Angeles-area soundstage occupancy held steady during first half of 2025 but remains way below levels from a decade ago, according to a new FilmLA report.

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VarietyMar 18

L.A. Soundstages Remain One-Third Empty Even as New Facilities Open
#Variety #News #FilmLA

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/soundstage-occupancy-filmla-report-vacant-1236691657/

L.A. Soundstages Remain One-Third Empty Even as New Facilities Open

Los Angeles soundstage occupancy sits at 62%, down from the mid-90s just a few years ago.

Variety
DeadlineMar 4

L.A. Is One Step Closer To Streamlining Local Film & TV Production Processes
#News #FilmLA #Labor

https://deadline.com/2026/03/la-city-council-vote-production-red-tape-1236743974/

L.A. Is One Step Closer To Streamlining Local Film & TV Production Processes

The L.A. City Council moved a step closer to alleviating some of the local issues surrounding film and television production in the home of Hollywood.

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