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Mayor Karen Bass Announces the Return of Hollywood: Tax Cuts Bring Film & TV Production Back to Los Angeles
Los Angeles is officially reclaiming its throne. In a newly released video statement, Mayor Karen Bass announced that the film and television industry — long strained by rising costs and runaway productions — is making a major return to the city after the introduction of strategic tax cuts aimed at revitalizing Hollywood’s economic heart.
According to the Mayor, the policy shift is already generating results, with several productions resuming or relocating filming back to Los Angeles. The message was clear: Hollywood is home again.
A Turning Point for LA’s Creative Economy
For years, Los Angeles faced growing competition from states offering aggressive tax incentives, pushing major film and TV productions to places like Georgia, New Mexico, and Canada. The decline affected thousands of workers across entertainment, hospitality, and local small businesses.
Mayor Bass highlighted that the newly enacted tax measures are beginning to reverse that trend, restoring confidence among studios and production companies.
“These changes are bringing jobs back, bringing opportunities back, and bringing our creative community back,” Bass said in her announcement.
Productions Already Rolling Cameras in Los Angeles
The Mayor cited several high-profile projects that have returned to film within city limits, signaling a renewed wave of industry activity. While specific titles vary, examples include:
- Major streaming series resuming principal photography in Hollywood
- Network TV dramas relocating their production units back to Los Angeles stages
- Independent and mid-budget film crews returning to use iconic LA locations
Industry insiders say this early momentum reflects a broader shift: with tax cuts lowering operating costs, Los Angeles is once again becoming the most attractive — and culturally authentic — place to film.
Economic Impact Expected to Be Significant
The return of production isn’t just symbolic. It translates into:
- More jobs for actors, crew, and local labor unions
- Increased revenue for hotels, restaurants, transportation, and small businesses
- Strengthened partnerships between studios and the City of Los Angeles
- Renewed visibility for LA as the global capital of film and television
Experts estimate that the new policies could inject hundreds of millions of dollars back into the local economy over the coming years.
DZY Network Perspective
This moment marks the beginning of a new chapter.
Los Angeles isn’t just bringing production back — it’s restoring a legacy.
Mayor Karen Bass’ announcement signals a strategic shift toward keeping Hollywood in Hollywood, protecting the cultural, economic, and artistic ecosystem that defines the city.
With industry confidence rising and cameras rolling again, Los Angeles is setting the stage for a powerful comeback — one that reaffirms its role as the entertainment capital of the world.
