25-1512 · 2026-08-07
Motion to align LA's film production incentives with regional memoranda of understanding and Council of Government agreements to keep Hollywood competitive.
Under review — the Council unanimously approved a plan to boost LA's film competitiveness through regional partnerships, but implementation has stalled over staffing shortages and unrealistic timelines. The Ad Hoc Committee is now working through how to make it feasible.
25-1509-S1 · 2026-08-07
Unified framework for film permitting and location incentives in Hollywood, consolidating multiple prior motions on special conditions and FilmLA coordination.
Under review — the city adopted a plan to standardize filming rules citywide, but departments are now wrestling over details. The Ad Hoc Committee is weighing competing concerns about fees, community notice periods, and whether to scrap or refine existing special conditions before moving forward.
25-1503 · 2026-08-07
Citywide program to certify soundstages and create fast-track infrastructure zones for film and television production in Los Angeles.
Under review — the city council approved this plan to boost film production through soundstage certification and faster permitting, and departments have now mapped out what's already in place. The Ad Hoc Committee on Film, Entertainment, and Creative Industry is using their findings to design the actual program.
25-1502 · 2026-08-07
Motion to implement Executive Directive 11 streamlining film permitting and production in Los Angeles, introduced by Nazarian and Raman, adopted by Council in March 2026.
Under review — the city reported back on how departments are implementing the mayor's film production directive, showing real progress like lower fees and faster permitting, but the council committee is still weighing next steps, including potential funding for park monitoring costs.
25-1501 · 2026-08-07
Film industry support initiative creating a tourist tour, business directory, and branding campaign to keep entertainment production in Los Angeles.
Under review — the city approved three film-industry initiatives in March 2026, but implementation is uneven: tourism components are moving forward, while the proposed Business Directory faces pushback from departments citing existing private alternatives and budget concerns.
25-1498 · 2026-08-07
Councilmember Nazarian seeks to reduce fees and streamline permits for small independent film productions in Los Angeles public spaces.
Under review — the Council approved a free permit for tiny film shoots, but the Board of Public Works is asking the city to test a similar pilot program first and see how it goes before drafting final rules.