Facing a sharp decline in the shooting of big-budget productions in Los Angeles, city officials are considering hiring a “film czar” to promote their interests with the multibillion-dollar entertainment industry.

Just three major films – those with budgets more than $75 million – are scheduled to be shot in L.A. this year, city officials said. By comparison, more than 100 major films were shot in L.A. in 2007, and 22 in 2008.

City Council President Eric Garcetti said the liaison would be an advocate for Los Angeles.

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