The city of L.A. is taking steps to streamline permits for film production. (Beverly Press/Park Labrea News file photo)

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pledged the city’s renewed support for L.A.’s entertainment industry by issuing her eighth executive directive on Aug. 7 to streamline and focus city processes for local film and television production.

The signing of the executive directive comes after Bass convened the inaugural Entertainment Industry Council in July to draw upon senior industry leaders’ expertise in new efforts to support L.A.’s entertainment industry.

“The entertainment industry is core to our economy, and it is also core to our city’s identity, and City Hall is going to do everything we can to support it,” Bass said. “This executive directive is my pledge that the city is renewing its support for the entertainment industry and is expected to provide the highest level of customer service as we work to make sure that Hollywood stabilizes.”

The executive directive is expected to improve city department processes by designating staff and resources toward supporting local production and film-permitting. It requires city departments to meet with industry stakeholders at least quarterly to address production-related challenges and solutions directly with departments and designate a film liaison staff member who will participate in the quarterly meetings and be available for assistance with city processes. It also requires departments to review internal processes and make recommendations to streamline and facilitate the permitting and review process for filming.

For information, visit mayor.lacity.gov.