The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has taken a step toward what could be a major economic package to boost local film, TV and digital production.
The motion by Supervisors Katheryn Barger and Lindsey Horvath directs the County Department of Economic Opportunity in consultation with FilmLA “to identify an economic development firm to study various strategies that could incentivize new and continued movie, commercial, and television production in the County.” The motion was passed yesterday by an unanimous 5-0 vote.
Read the full text here. “Given the importance of the entertainment industry to the Los Angeles County economy, it is vital to proactively keep this industry located in the region and economically strong,” reads the motion. “The County can do this by ensuring we do not place additional barriers or burdens on filming, especially on County property.” Among the mechanisms under consideration: “I want to support the entertainment industry by making sure our County stands ready to lend its support as the strikes reach their resolutions,” said Barger. “This motion is also about ensuring that L.A.
County will continue to be a destination for filming and discouraging film and television shoots to move out of our County because it’s easier and cheaper to do so.
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