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

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

L.A. Is One Step Closer To Streamlining Local Film & TV Production Processes
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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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L.A. Council Approves Some Measures to Streamline Film Permitting

The L.A. City Council approved some measures to streamline film permitting in the latest bid to make the city more 'film friendly.'

Variety
Los Angeles Film and TV Shoot Days Hit New Lows In 2025

The region is still waiting for the impact of California's expansion to its subsidy program for Hollywood to take effect.

The Hollywood Reporter

Los Angeles On-Location Production Down 16.1% In 2025, But California’s Revamped Tax Incentive Helps Fuel Small Growth In Q4 — Report
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https://deadline.com/2026/01/los-angeles-film-tv-on-location-production-2025-q4-filmla-1236684296/

Los Angeles On-Location Production Down 16.1% In 2025, But California’s Revamped Tax Incentive Helps Fuel Small Growth In Q4 — Report

On-location production days are down year-over-year in LA, but the city and county's permitting office says there was small growth in Q4

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