Continuing a downward trend, on-location production in the Los Angeles area declined by 13.2% from July through September compared to the same period last year, though officials expressed optimism that California’s revamped $750 million tax-credit program will revitalize the entertainment industry, it was announced Tuesday.

The L.A. region had 4,380 shoot days in the third quarter of the year, or 668 fewer shoot days, compared to 5,048 shoot days in the summer of 2024, according to figures released by FilmLA — the partner film office for Los Angeles County and city, and other local jurisdictions.

While data are not what they hoped for, officials with FilmLA emphasized there are early signs of improvement thanks to recent actions by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators.

In July, Newsom sign

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