LA Film and TV Production Hits Lowest Point in 2024

Despite a rise in feature film production, overall shoot days in Los Angeles fell by 5% in the third quarter, with reality TV experiencing a significant decline.

• FilmLA reported a total of 5,048 shoot days in Q3 2024, marking the weakest quarter of the year.
• Reality TV production saw a steep 56.3% drop, contributing significantly to the overall decline.
• Feature film production increased by 26.6%, providing some relief to local industry stakeholders.
• Scripted TV production logged 758 shoot days but remains below pre-pandemic levels.
• FilmLA advocates for expanding California's Film & Television Tax Credit Program to boost industry recovery.

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