"Los Angeles Production Sees Sluggish Rebound Post-Strike, Shoot Days Down 8.7% in Q1"

Los Angeles' on-location filming declined by 8.7% in the first quarter, with television production down 16.2% year-over-year, while reality TV production dropped 18.6% and TV comedy production plunged by 51.5%. However, feature film production rose slightly during Q1. The film office attributes the slowdown to runaway production, series cancellations, and planned reductions in content spend, leading to limited industry output and work opportunities. Industry professionals are expressing concerns about the slow return to work and the impact on job opportunities.