93 Days and $20.2 Million: The Economic Impact of One Film

Earlier this month, the people behind Film WorksL.A. decided to take a look at what local businesses in Los Angeles California stand to lose when a single motion picture chooses to film outside the region.

Thanks to the generosity of one major studio (which asked to remain nameless), Film Works secured the following top-level expense breakdown for a major motion picture filmed on-location in Los Angeles.

From September to November 2009, the picture in question spent a total of 93 days on location and hired 43 cast members, 924 crew members,  and nearly 1,000 extras (in working  days).

Total production spending came to a $20,210,176.  For confidentiality reasons, we have to withhold the name of the film, but it is still interesting seeing where the project’s budget was spent:

Clearly, the economic impact of even one film ripples throughout the California economy.  The next time you see a shoot taking place in your community, take a minute to appreciate how well Film Works for California.

Then, consider joining Film Works L.A. to help us educate Angelenos about the importance of filming to our region.