Coverage dated October 27, 2026

L.A. City Council passes free micro-shoot permits and $1 filming permits

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As local productions continue to decline, L.A. City Council is taking modest action. The council passed two measures Tuesday to encourage more filming activity.

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The Hollywood Reporter
L.A. City Council Passes New Motions Aimed at Film-Friendly Overhaul (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Oct 27, 2026
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As shoot days fall, the city is making civic properties more accessible to crews and offering free microshoot permits.
Los Angeles Times
L.A. City Council passes free micro-shoot permits and $1 filming permits (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 27, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
As local productions continue to decline, L.A. City Council is taking modest action. The council passed two measures Tuesday to encourage more filming activity.