FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions — today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. On-location production in Greater Los Angeles declined by -13.2 percent from July through September of 2025 compared to the same period the prior year. During this time, FilmLA recorded 4,380 Shoot Days (SD)* across all … Read More
FilmLA Delivers Filming Progress Report to LA City Board of Public Works
On September 26th, FilmLA representatives presented their quarterly in-person report to the LA City Board of Public Works (BPW), giving an overview of FilmLA services and sharing recent film production data, as well as underscoring progress towards key initiatives aimed at making filming easier in Los Angeles. Highlights from the presentation included an update on recommendations recently presented to BPW … Read More
FilmLA Announces Leadership Transition
FilmLA, the nonprofit partner film office serving the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Gutches as its new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter as FilmLA continues its mission to support and facilitate filming across the region. After 17 years of dedicated leadership, … Read More
California’s Creative Class Celebrates Expanded State Investment Amidst Continued Production Challenges
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions, today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. Overall, on-location production in Greater Los Angeles declined by 6.2 percent to 5,394 Shoot Days (SD)* in Q2 (April-June) of 2025 compared to the same period a year ago according to FilmLA. Over those same months, … Read More
Five Questions with FilmLA Board Chair Melissa Harman, CPA
As a not-for-profit organization, FilmLA is governed by an all-volunteer, 27-member board of directors, which includes entertainment industry executives, labor and trade representatives and local community leaders. For 2025, the FilmLA Board of Directors is chaired by Melissa Harman, CPA. Melissa has practiced public accounting since 1998. As a Partner and National Practice Leader, Higher Education at Moss Adams, Melissa … Read More