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Number of independently produced films released (year ending May 31): 1972 239
1977 299
1982 192
1987 277
Number of films produced and released by major and “mini-major” studios: 1972 251
1977 126
1982 157
1987 142
Source: Daily Variety
Estimated number of filming permits issued for May, in: Los Angeles 307
Toronto 40
Chicago 147
(Note: The Toronto figure applies to multiple locations per permit, while the American permits usually apply to one location only. The greater the number of locations, the greater amount of filming activity.)
Sources: Local film offices
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