LA Reality TV Production Plummets Amid Industry-Wide Contraction

On-location filming in Los Angeles drops 12.4% as reality TV shoot days fall nearly 57% in the second quarter of 2024.

FilmLA reports a significant decline in reality TV production, with only 868 shoot days recorded from April to June 2024.
Overall on-location filming in Los Angeles is down 12.4% compared to the same period last year.
Scripted TV production, including dramas and comedies, saw a notable increase in shoot days.
Feature film and commercial production also experienced declines, contributing to the overall downturn.
Industry experts cite reduced content spending and ongoing labor negotiations as key factors affecting production levels.