Film Production Shoot Days Drop 13% in Q2, Tax Credits Support Volume
What happened
FilmLA reported a 13% drop in film and TV production shoot days during the second quarter of 2026, logging 4,711 days. This figure represents a 12.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2025 and was 8% below the first quarter of 2026. Despite the overall decline, 170 film and television projects were awarded production tax credits through the California Film & TV Tax Credit Program.
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Why it matters
The decline in shoot days signals a contraction in the film and television market. However, the California Film & TV Tax Credit Program is supporting production volume, with television drama shoot days jumping 34.4% from the first quarter to the second quarter.
Los Angeles is a key filming location, and Gavin Newsom celebrated the success of the state's film tax credit program.
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The California film tax credit program supports on-location production despite market decline.Sub-event
- Josh Hartnett notes production decline in Los Angeles.Sub-event
- St. Louis is benefiting from industry seeking growth, while Missouri offers tax credits specifically for film production.Sub-event
- Incentives are needed to revitalize the film industry in Los Angeles and Hollywood.Sub-event
Market contraction noted despite tax credits supporting production volume in LA.1 source