The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, to pass the "Keep Hollywood Home" legislative package. This series of seven motions, authored by Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, represents a sweeping effort to modernize the city’s aging film permitting system. The goal is to stop the flow of productions to rival hubs like Georgia and British Columbia by drastically reducing red tape and local costs.

A standout feature of the reform is the introduction of a free "micro-shoot" permit. This allows small crews of five people or fewer to film on city-owned property without paying the standard application fees. Additionally, the legislation fast-tracks the certification of new soundstages to ensure Los Angeles remains a top-tier destination for high-end studio work. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez joined in support, highlighting the need to protect middle-class entertainment jobs.

The reforms also call for an independent audit of the city’s contract with FilmLA, the private non-profit that currently manages local filming permits. Industry groups have long expressed frustration with bureaucratic delays and high administrative fees. "We are at a turning point where we must decide if Hollywood will remain the center of the creative world," Nazarian stated during the council session. The city will now begin a 60-day review to implement the new fee structures and audit procedures.