Los Angeles Film Production Sees Modest Rebound in Late 2024 Amid Ongoing Challenges

Fourth-quarter gains in feature films and scripted TV contrast with continued declines in reality TV and disruptions caused by devastating wildfires.

FilmLA reported a 6.2% increase in production shoot days in Los Angeles during Q4 2024, driven by gains in feature films and scripted television dramas.
Despite the late-year rebound, 2024 ended as the second-lowest year for production in three decades, with total shoot days down 5.6% compared to 2023.
Reality TV production experienced its ninth consecutive quarterly decline, plunging 45.9% year-over-year and continuing to shift outside California due to limited tax incentives.
Recent wildfires in Southern California have destroyed key filming locations, delayed numerous projects, and reduced new permit applications by 80% during the first week of January 2025.
Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed expanding California's Film & Television Tax Credit Program to $750 million annually, aiming to revitalize the state's struggling entertainment industry.