LA film production falls in Q2 as tax incentives fail to overcome headwinds

Los Angeles production shoot days fell 3.1% in Q2 2026 compared to Q1, according to FilmLA. An increase in state tax incentives has not been enough to overcome broader industry headwinds affecting film and commercial production.

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