FilmLA, the non-profit organization that tracks film and television production in Los Angeles, released its annual report this week. The 2025 report identifies several concerning trends in Los Angeles’ film and television production industry, with the top concerns being a decline in the number of new productions greenlit and a greater share of projects moving out of LA. The impact has been a 14% downturn for the city’s output compared to 2024.
The FilmLA report notes a measurable shift of production into the U.K., with the Brits seeing a 77% increase in 2024 in the number of scripted TV series filmed in their country. The exodus of film production from LA was a primary driver of new legislation championed by California Governor Gavin Newsom that doubles the allowable amount of tax credits offered to film and TV productions in the Golden State.
While the report notes that the positive effect of the increase in tax credits is not expected to be seen before 2026, there have been some early indications that the tax credit increase will pay off over time, and film and TV production in California will bounce back.
