Together, we’re building a united front to support jobs and keep the film and television industry here where it belongs. We’re making progress because the people who work in this industry every day are stepping up and speaking out.
My motion, adopted by the City Council on April 29, 2025, called on all relevant agencies to make recommendations for streamlining the film permitting process and eliminating regulatory obstacles to film and television production in Los Angele. These recommendations were compiled in a report from the Chief Legislative Analyst’s office. This report gave us facts, figures, and some definite proposals, but our policy will be grounded in the lived experience of the working people who make movies and TV in Los Angeles.
I’ve been meeting face-to-face with producers, studio executives, writers, independent filmmakers and hundreds of rank-and-file union members. Hearing their experiences firsthand will help us make policy that reflects the actual realities they face in production and on location. These conversations are crucial to our process, so if you're part of a union, guild, or industry group and want to meet with me, please reach out to Valerie Fang (valerie.fang@lacity.org) at my office.
On December 12, 2025, I introduced the first nine detailed proposals to help make Los Angeles the most attractive filming location in the world. You can read these, and all of the motions I've introduced in Council, on the Motions page of this website. My staff and I are working on further measures to be introduced in the weeks ahead. I want to thank everyone who has participated in this effort so far. Let’s keep the momentum going. Keep Hollywood Home!
WHAT THE CITY IS DOING TO KEEP HOLLYWOOD HOME...
PHASE 1
25-1498: Free Micro-Shoot Permits
Free permit within 24 hours if no more than 10 people on set and only light equipment. Just do a simple registration to help the City track filming activities.
25-1501: Made in LA branding + Business Directory
Promote LA’s local businesses and services. Create a unified “Made in LA” brand to drive local spending and tourism.
25-1503: Soundstage Certification + Fast-Track
A faster, clearer pathway to build and expand soundstages in LA with a standardized “Certified LA Stage” designation with transparent safety, infrastructure, labor, and sustainability criteria.
25-1500: Controller Audit of City Film Ecosystem
The goal is to hold all parts of the system accountable. The City Controller will examine how City departments and FilmLA are performing, such as staffing levels, interdepartmental coordination, permitting timelines, and public transparency.
25-1512: Regional MOUs and COG Alignment
Sync filming rules with neighboring jurisdictions so productions can work more easily across city lines.
25-1509-S1: Revise Special Conditions
Revise neighborhood-specific rules to create a single City-wide framework for filming.
25-1508: City Facilities Filming Fee Reduction
A greater access to available City-owned parking lots, yards, staging areas, etc.
25-1499: Fire Spot Check Fee Reform
Waive FD’s spot check fee if an inspector never actually shows up on set. Create a pool of civilian FSOs to handle basic traffic and basic safety.
25-1502: ED11 Implementation Updates
Identify where the Mayor’s ED11 has been successfully adopted, where additional clarification may be needed.
PHASE 2
26-0195-S2: Creator Pass Filming Fee Waiver Pilot
Productions with 50 or fewer on-set personnel (excluding cast) that do not trigger public-safety staffing requirements won’t need to pay for RAP, DOT, LAFD fees.
26-0195-S1: Post-Prod, VFX, and Creative Infrastructure Retention Program
Fast-track converting commercial or industrial spaces into post-production facilities. Standardized checklists for soundproofing, electrical load, and safety requirements so businesses know the requirements upfront.
26-0195-S4: Episodic Series, Feature, and Commercial Retention Program
Priority permitting lane, a single City point of contact, bundled pricing for extended productions, expedited reviews if use Certified LA Stages, and daily fee caps or credits for multi-day shoots.
26-0195-S5: Vendors and Production Ecosystem Incentive Program
Explore incentives for local businesses that welcome crews and support productions.
26-0195: Keep Hollywood Home Seed Fund
$2M City seed fund to help small-to-midscale productions offset FilmLA and City department fees, safety staffing costs, and location access costs.
26-0195-S3: Amend the City’s contract with FilmLA
Update it with clear KPI standards, tech investment, transparent reporting, clear staffing and cost policies, and consistent coordination with City departments.
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