The Arts District Winterfest is the film industry’s annual gift to the Arts District. It is a free event paid for by contributions from film, television and commercial productions shot on-location in the Arts District community as well as by a generous grant from Warner Bros. Winterfest is sponsored by Los Angeles Downtown Arts District Space, the Arts District’s 501(c)3 … Read More
Filming Without a Permit Could Really Cost You
In tough economic times, individuals, families and businesses find ways to slash budgets, streamline and “go without”. One such risky ploy to save money seems be happening more frequently — production companies “going without” a film permit. While pinching pennies is prudent, filming without a permit is illegal and can be costly. It’s been two years now since the Los … Read More
Guest Post: Cinema Is Los Angeles, And it Needs to Stay that Way
(Ed. — Below is a post by guest blogger S. Carson, who responded to Film Works’ open invitation for guest posts. Anyone interested in contributing as a guest blogger should email us at info@old.filmla.com) Walking up the dimly lit stairs, I bounded to the top and settled myself directly in the middle chair. I always arrived early to make sure … Read More
Bronson Canyon – The World’s Stand-in
Best known as the location from which the Batmobile sped out every week in the 1960s in search of villains committing dastardly deeds, Bronson Canyon and its cave has been featured in dozens of movies and television shows because of its craggy, desolate, and remote location, though just minutes above Hollywood on Canyon Drive in Griffith Park. This area has been a … Read More
FilmL.A. Production Coordinators Participate in LAFD Training Program
Since July, FilmL.A. Production Coordinators have been taking advantage of a new on-the-job training opportunity organized by the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Initially conceived by Captain Fred Fowlks of the Los Angeles Fire Department Film Unit, the Fire Safety Ride Along program is increasing communication among permit coordinators and the LAFD and strengthening safety oversight measures built into the … Read More