Los Angeles saw a significant decrease in reality TV filming this summer, causing a nearly 21% reduction in the total number of days all TV shows were filming, according to a recent report.
As a total film buff, I was looking at the latest numbers from FilmLA – they handle all the permits here in Los Angeles – and it seems filming activity slowed down quite a bit this summer. From July to September, there were 4,380 shoot days across the greater L.A. area, which is over 13% lower than what they saw during the same period last year. It’s a noticeable dip, and definitely something I’m keeping an eye on as I follow what’s being produced here.
I’ve been following the recent numbers, and it’s important to remember that the latest data from the third quarter doesn’t *fully* show how well the state’s new film and TV tax credit is working. That’s because the program only just passed this summer, so it hasn’t had a complete chance to make its impact yet.
Recently, 22 television series were selected from a record number of applicants – applications were up almost 400%. Of these, 18 shows plan to film mainly in the Los Angeles area.
Winning projects have 180 days from the date they’re notified to begin production, and starting to film usually takes some time.
FilmLA leaders weren’t surprised that filming on location decreased during the summer.
We’re already seeing positive results from the new incentives, which is great news,” said Philip Sokoloski, Vice President of FilmLA. “We’re getting calls from film and television productions eager to scout locations and obtain the necessary permits.”
Television production in the area totaled 1,441 shooting days, a decrease of 20.7% from last year. This drop is particularly noteworthy since TV production is the biggest contributor to overall production in the region.
Television production overall experienced a decline recently. Reality TV shoots fell by over 30%, dropping to 649 days, while dramas and pilots also saw decreases of 19% and 34.5% respectively. However, comedy production bucked the trend, increasing by over 40% to reach 79 shoot days.
Filming for movies in Los Angeles increased to 522 days, a nearly 10% rise from the previous year. However, commercial filming decreased by almost 18% to 668 days, likely because it doesn’t qualify for the same tax benefits.
Student films, still photos, and documentaries—grouped together as ‘other’ in the report—accounted for 1,749 shoot days, a decrease of 9.9%.
A shoot day represents one crew’s permission to film at a single location in a 24-hour period.
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2025-10-14 22:31