School might have been out for summer, but thanks to steady filmmaker interest in area school properties, recent months were hot ones for filming on campus. FilmL.A.’s first and largest educational client, LAUSD, recently witnessed a year-over-year increase of 103 percent in revenue and 28 percent in signed rental contracts from the beginning of June through the end of September. … Read More
FilmL.A. Awarded New L.A. County Contract
On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to enter into a new sole source contract with FilmL.A. for film permit coordination and related community relations and accounting services. The new contract, crafted to accommodate the unique needs of both the industry and local communities, notably preserves the rapid turnaround and permitting flexibility … Read More
Tools of the Trade Give Filmmakers a Lift
In Los Angeles, the movie business started 100 years ago. You may have seen old black and white photos of early film cameras on wooden tripods. Since that time, technical advancements in the art of filmmaking have taken the craft to new heights — literally. Today, a whole tool box of cool camera platforms — cranes and dollies, lifts and jibs … Read More
Filmmakers to Set Sights on La Habra Heights
On August 13, 2009, the La Habra Heights City Council voted to approve a contract with FilmL.A. for on-location film permit coordination. This new agreement means FilmL.A. will now coordinate film production on private and public property within La Habra Heights’ city limits. Filmmakers can combine La Habra Heights locations with those in other areas served by FilmL.A. on a … Read More
Action on the Set! Tax Credits Putting Local Crews to Work
After a years-long battle by film industry supporters, business and labor groups, job creation advocates and committed legislators to secure a film and television tax incentive, Governor Schwarzenegger signed legislation creating tax credits for film and television production in February of this year. With the Legislature’s passage of the program, California became one of over 40 states to offer … Read More