Overview

• Mayor Karen Bass has issued an executive directive requiring only one city staff member on film and TV sets to lower production costs.
• The order mandates reduced fees, faster permit reviews, and simplified processes for filming in Los Angeles.
• Iconic city-owned locations, including Griffith Observatory and the Central Library, will now be more accessible and affordable for shoots.
• The directive builds on Councilmember Adrin Nazarian's motion to address regulatory inefficiencies and parking cost concerns for productions.
• California is concurrently considering expanding its film and TV tax credit program from $330 million to $750 million annually to retain industry jobs.