Los Angeles Production Volume Dips in Q2 2026 Despite Incentives
Los Angeles on-location production volume experienced a slight decline in the second quarter of 2026, with shoot days for TV, film, and commercials dropping, as state tax incentives struggle to counteract industry headwinds.
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L.A. Production Volume Down Slightly, as Recovery Continues to Sputter
Los Angeles production volume fell slightly in the second quarter of 2026, as an increase in state tax incentives has failed to overcome industry headwinds. Shoot days for TV, film and commercials dropped by 3.1% compared to the previous quarter, according to FilmLA, which tracks location permit data for the L.A. region. Films and commercials […]
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Los Angeles on-location production for the second quarter totaled 4,711 shoot days, down 13% from the year before and off from 5,121 days in Q1, according to a new snapshot by FilmLA. But television, the biggest driver of overall activity, was a bright spot, rising 34% from Q1 with 1,607 shoot days for the three […]
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