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!
