The Golden Shift: Why the UK Is Rising as a Film Production Hub, and What It Means for Female-Led Studios

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Last year, the film industry map subtly changed direction. According to a new analysis from FilmLA, 2024 saw a 14.2% drop in scripted projects filmed in Los Angeles compared with the year before, and this decrease comes with a parallel shift in global production patterns.

The report shows something crucial, as Los Angeles loses momentum, the UK gains it. Streaming series in the UK grew by an impressive 81.3%, cable shows rose 66.7%, and streaming films climbed 23.1%. In other words, the UK didn’t simply absorb the shockwaves of Hollywood’s decline, it translated them into growth.

(article source:https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-11-25/as-filming-in-la-decreases-uk-sees-gains-new-report-says?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

For a female-led production company like UNLEYEK, the implications are transformative.

The more the UK becomes a magnet for global productions, the more space there is for independent companies to rise. More productions mean more demand for crews, creatives, producers, and development teams, which naturally opens the door to companies that bring something distinct to the table, like UNLEYEK’s female-driven, tech-informed, community-rooted storytelling style.

As major streamers and international studios now look to London for new content pipelines, UNLEYEK stands in a uniquely strong position. Its mission aligns perfectly with global industry needs, fresh perspectives, diverse narratives, and strategic UK production services.

And here is the real shift, stories developed and produced in London are no longer just “British stories,” they are global content with global distribution. Female-led projects have the chance to reach audiences far beyond national borders.

The decline in Los Angeles production isn’t a crisis, it’s a redistribution of creative gravity. And for female-led UK companies like us, this moment isn’t about catching up, it’s about leading.

If you believe in the power of UK-based filmmaking, and in the necessity of elevating female-led stories, reach out. Let’s create the next era of cinema, together.