Los Angeles film and television production remains slightly below earlier levels, according to tracking by FilmLA, which monitors location permit data for the L.A. region. Across the second quarter of 2026, shoot days for TV, film, and commercials decline modestly compared with the prior period, with one report citing a 3.1% drop versus the previous quarter. Another outlet reports that, compared with the same period in 2025, FilmLA shows a 12.7% decrease in shoot days. Both accounts describe ongoing “recovery” that has not fully stabilized production activity. The outlets also point to state tax incentives as a factor that may support a rebound, particularly under expanded funding that allows some projects awarded tax credits to proceed. While those additional projects are expected to show up soon, the current quarter’s numbers suggest that incentives have not yet translated into higher shoot-day volume. Together, the reports indicate that production activity in L.A. continues to sputter, with timing and pipeline effects likely influencing when tax-credit-supported projects begin filming.