As the calendar flips to 2025, FilmLA’s annual report paints a nuanced picture of the entertainment industry’s recovery and resilience in Greater L.A. The numbers reflect a region grappling with
Today, FilmLA issued its fourth Sound Stage Production Report, updating for the year 2020 the ongoing study of occupancy and utilization of certified sound stages in Greater Los Angeles. The
FilmLA has updated its ongoing report in order to provide a more comprehensive picture of “behind the scenes” production activity on certified sound stages in Los Angeles County. This is
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on all films produced abroad, declaring Hollywood is “dying a very fast death” due to foreign tax
On-location filming in Greater Los Angeles took another major hit in the first quarter of 2025, falling -22.4% year-over-year to just 5,295 shoot days (SD), according to a new report
Greater Los Angeles may still lead the world in stage infrastructure, but according to FilmLA’s newly released Sound Stage Production Report, the region is feeling the impact of back-to-back disruptions.
The heart of the entertainment industry is at a crossroads. With productions increasingly moving out of Los Angeles and overseas, local film and TV workers, small businesses, and the city’s
DC Studios has officially launched production on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow in the UK, marking the next major chapter in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s revamped DC Universe. Directed by
Talk about getting a show on track. Sorry couldn’t resist the pun. On January 14th, New York City commuters were greeted by an unusual spectacle at Grand Central Station’s Vanderbilt
In a landmark move, TikTok officially ceased operations in the United States on January 19, 2025. This shutdown follows a unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the
Few filmmakers have redefined cinema the way David Lynch has. His work exists at the crossroads of dreams and nightmares, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and darkness lurks beneath the
The recent wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles have brought not only physical destruction but also intensified challenges for the city’s struggling film and television industry. With over 12,000 structures
The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) has issued a rallying call to the advertising and production industries, urging support for Los Angeles as a critical center for commercial production.
I like to wake up and start my day with black coffee. My brand – Counter Culture. It’s pricey, but it’s my one little treat in the morning. I grind
Production in Los Angeles came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday as devastating wildfires continue to ravage neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Sylmar. The fires, which have burned thousands
If we had to sum up 2024 in three words, they’d be: Trump, Tuah, and mergers. Oh, my. This year felt like a mashup of a political thriller, corporate soap
The Greater Los Angeles film industry has faced another challenging period, marking its second slowest production summer on record, according to FilmLA’s latest report. The total filming activity in the
FilmLA’s recently released 2023 Scripted Content Study reveals concerning trends for Los Angeles, as the city continues to lose its stronghold on film and television production. The study, which analyzes
Hollywood Teamsters and the Basic Crafts have prolonged negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) in an effort to finalize a new tentative bargaining agreement before
Local on-location filming dropped by 12.4% year-over-year from April through June, totaling 5,749 Shoot Days (SD) in the second quarter of 2024. According to FilmLA, the partner film office for
