Film Works is pleased to present our first business profile/public service announcement (PSA) video and blog post. We contacted Los Angeles-based Cap Equity Locations after hearing about a partnership they formed with SRO Housing, which is “dedicated to building a vibrant community for homeless and low-income individuals.” Rather write about this partnership, which Film Works thought was fantastic, we decided to … Read More
FilmL.A. Sponsors LMGA’s Photo Exhibit, “Downtown: Incomplete LA”
In April, the Location Managers Guild of America (LMGA) will present a juried photography exhibit, “Downtown: Incomplete LA” featuring original works of fine art photography by professional location scouts and location managers. Downtown Los Angeles is the theme of the exhibit, which features scenes captured within the ever-evolving communities of Downtown Los Angeles. All photos appearing in the exhibit were … Read More
FilmL.A., Partners Launch “Film Works” Marketing Campaign
On December 13th, 2010, FilmL.A. launched “Film Works” — a stakeholder-driven marketing campaign designed to promote filming in Los Angeles. Conceived and supported by a growing coalition of entertainment industry, community and government partners, the Film Works campaign exists to remind Angelenos of the economic and cultural benefits the L.A. region receives from local filming, while highlighting the challenges local … Read More
Hollywood Visual Effects Freelancer Takes Time to Reach Out to Hollywood’s Homeless
North Carolina native Spencer Tucker moved into the heart of Hollywood in later Summer 2010. Like many in the entertainment industry, Spencer moved here to further his career as a cinematographer. He drips with Southern Hospitality, yet without any trace of a southern accent. Like the place he now calls home, Spencer is delightfully unique. Like so many in his … Read More
Film Industry Helping Local Band Get Noticed, Helps Cancer Patients in the Process
One of the major benefits the filmed entertainment industry brings to the Los Angeles area is the complementary impact it has on other sectors of the economy. One of the industries most directly linked to filmed entertainment is the music industry, a monolith on its own in the region. The two industries are closely related in many ways. They are … Read More