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23 JUL 2025
Trends
Production decreased in Hollywood, but creative industry cheers increased state funding
The increase in local television production can be attributed to gains for TV Dramas (up 9.5 percent) and TV Reality (up 29.5 percent). In fact, TV Dramas with 782 SD posted their highest observed levels since pre-strike period Q4 2022 (with 1,155 SD).
16 JAN 2025
Markets
Production in Hollywood increased 6.2% from October to December 2024
FilmLA's latest filming activity report revealed most production types achieved gains in the fourth quarter, except for Reality TV.
17 JAN 2024
Data
Strikes leave filming in Hollywood near lowest-ever levels
The conclusion of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA work actions on September 27 and November 9, respectively, came too late for production to pick up by year’s end, according to FilmLA.
23 OCT 2023
Production
No surprise: US strikes sends shoot days in Los Angeles to a new low
FilmLA’s new report reveals the full effect of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA work actions on summer film and television production in Los Angeles, which declined in the third quarter.
20 JUL 2023
Production
Writers strike effect: Production in Hollywood plummeted in the second quarter
Local on-location film production declined in the second quarter of 2023, mustering 6.566 Shoot Days (SD) to finish down -28.8% for the quarter, according to FilmLA. The drop was accelerated by the ongoing WGA labor action.