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L.A. Filming Pulls Back as Pandemic Production Shift Subsides

Research Updates | October 19, 2022
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. FilmLA reported a total of 9,066 Shoot Days (SD)* in the third quarter (“Q3”), which covers the period between July 1 through September 30, 2022.… >>Read more
NBCUniversal & LA County Supervisor Barger to Host LAUNCH Talk on Career Opportunities in Production Accounting

For Communities, For Filmmakers | October 17, 2022
NBCUniversal and LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger will host the “LAUNCH Talk: Inside the World of Production Accounting” webinar discussing entertainment industry career opportunities on Wednesday, October 19, at 12:30 pm PDT. The LAUNCH Talk will give participants a better understanding of a Production Accountant’s career path, a position currently… >>Read more
Is This Legal or Illegal Filming? Three Things to Watch For

For Communities, For Filmmakers | September 2, 2022
With so much filming taking place in Greater Los Angeles – more than 100 projects on any given day – it’s important that it take place legally, safely, and with respect for the neighborhoods where it happens. This is why every film permit coordinated by FilmLA goes through a rigorous,… >>Read more
Local Film Production Stabilizes Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Research Updates | July 20, 2022
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. After posting three consecutive record-breaking quarters, local filming in the second quarter (“Q2”) of 2022 was down by -5.8 percent over the same period last… >>Read more
FilmLA Adds to Growing Roster of Sound Stage Research Partners

Research Updates | June 16, 2022
FilmLA announces the addition of three new sound stage operators to its research partnership focused on sound stage and backlot-based production. >>Read more
LA Filming Sees Strong Start as FilmLA Reports Record First Quarter

Research Updates | April 19, 2022
On-location film production in Greater Los Angeles saw a strong start this year, setting a new first quarter record with 9,832 Shoot Days (SD). The last time FilmLA reported such high filming levels from January through March was in 2016, with 9,725 SD. “The potential for another COVID-related cutback had… >>Read more
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