Los Angeles Mayor’s Order Aims to Boost Local Film and TV Production

The new directive calls for streamlined permitting and easier access to landmark locations in the city.

The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles on Nov. 16, 2005. David McNew/Getty Images

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive directive on May 20 to support local film and television production and boost jobs in the industry.

The mayor’s order aims to lower costs and streamline city processes for filming on location and increase access to iconic city locations, including the Central Library, the Port of Los Angeles, and the Griffith Observatory.