Why aren't filmmakers shooting in LA?
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 ()
Despite being, ya know, Hollywood, more and more movies and TV shows are shooting outside of Tinseltown.
Dozens of U.S. states and many countries offer subsidies for film production. This has drawn filmmakers away from L.A. and led to historically low levels of shooting activity in recent years in the city.
After the COVID shutdowns, labor strikes, and January's devastating wildfires ... what can bring back LA's film industry?
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