L.A. prod'n rises 5.7% in 2011

TV shoots decline amid runaway production, incentives in other states

January 3 – Variety
By Dave McNary

Hollywood's offlot production of features rose 5.7% in 2011 but TV activity slid 2.7% due to a disappointing fall production season as runaway production took its toll on local shoots.

Permitting agency FilmLA reported Tuesday that overall offlot production increased 4.2% last year to 45,484 permitted days. FilmL.A. president Paul Audley said the region can't count on TV being shot in Los Angeles.

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