LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today celebrated the latest projects to receive the expanded Film and TV Tax Credit, which is on track to inject a record $6.6 billion into California’s economy. With 41 projects being awarded, including LA-based productions like Tracker and Gingerbread Men, thousands of good-paying union jobs will be created right here in Los Angeles, bringing direct investment to our community.
“With an expected $6.6 billion in economic impact for California, the expanded Film and TV Tax Credit is proof that when we advocate for our entertainment industry, we create real economic opportunity for Angelenos,” said Mayor Bass.“The success of the tax credit is why I’ve called for a no-cap State tax credit and a federal film incentive. Our entertainment industry is a vital part of our local economy that thousands of hardworking Angelenos rely on and it will remain a priority for my administration.”
This announcement comes as film and television production in Los Angeles is on the rise for the first time in many years. According to recent data, Los Angeles logged 5,121 total shoot days last quarter, a 10.7% increase from the 4,625 shoot days recorded in Q4 of 2025, signaling renewed momentum for Los Angeles based productions. Previously, Mayor Bass has applauded high-profile shows like Baywatch and Tracker for choosing to film in Los Angeles after receiving a tax credit.
As Speaker of the State Assembly, Mayor Bass helped pass the first State Film and TV Tax Credit. She was also instrumental in advocating and securing an expanded tax credit. Mayor Bass has also publicly advocated for an uncapped State tax credit and a federal film incentive.
Mayor Bass has matched the state's expanded incentive program with city-level initiatives to drive economic growth for the production industry in Los Angeles. Progress to bolster the entertainment industry under Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 11 includes:
Launching a new pilot program providing a 20% discount at LADOT-owned parking lots citywide.
Filming fees at the Griffith Observatory have been slashed by 70%.
The Central Library has reopened for filming after more than a decade.
The Port of Los Angeles has cut in half the time it takes to review filming applications.
The L.A. Department of Transportation has extended staff hours to ensure timely on-street signage posting requests and changes for local productions.
LADOT has pre-approved certain closures in Downtown L.A., allowing FilmLA to authorize curb lanes and local street closures in accordance with established guidelines.
LAPD has identified activity and locations where the assignment of personnel can either be waived or decreased since the Mayor’s directive took effect.
Additionally, the appointment of Board of Public Works President Steve Kang as the Mayor’s Liaison to the Film and Television Industry has streamlined many of the day-to-day barriers that productions face in Los Angeles. By providing a concierge-style service and addressing issues directly as they arise, the Mayor’s Liaison ensures that productions receive timely support and that the City remains a film-friendly partner.
Mayor Bass recently took executive action to welcome productions like Baywatch back to Los Angeles. Additionally, this year, Mayor Bass has joined Cinespace and East End Studios to celebrate the grand opening of their new campuses in Los Angeles.
Mayor Bass also established an Entertainment Industry Council to draw on the expertise of industry leaders and issued Executive Directive 8 to support the industry locally, including establishing monthly task force meetings with key departments and industry stakeholders and requiring all departments to have a designated liaison for film and TV production.