L.A. TV Drama Production Holds Steady Amid Overall Decline

WHO:

Deadline - FilmLA is the organization tracking production data in Los Angeles.

WHAT:

Deadline - Los Angeles on-location production for the second quarter totaled 4,711 shoot days, down 13% from the previous year.

Deadline - Shoot days for television rose 34% from the first quarter, totaling 1,607 shoot days.

Variety - Overall production volume in Los Angeles fell by 3.1% compared to the previous quarter.

WHERE:

Deadline - The location of the production data is Los Angeles.

WHEN:

Deadline - The second quarter of 2026 is referenced for the production data.

WHY:

Variety - An increase in state tax incentives has not been sufficient to overcome industry headwinds affecting production.

HOW:

Variety - FilmLA tracks location permit data for the Los Angeles region to report on production activity.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 20:21 UTC)

In Los Angeles, on-location production for the second quarter totaled 4,711 shoot days, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year, while television shoot days saw a significant rise of 34% from the first quarter, totaling 1,607 shoot days. Overall production volume in the city fell by 3.1% compared to the previous quarter, despite an increase in state tax incentives that have not been enough to counteract industry challenges. FilmLA, the organization responsible for tracking production data in the area, continues to monitor these trends closely.