When the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program 2.0 debuted in July, supporters looked with anticipation to the fall, when the benefits of the new program would first be seen. And now, a little less than six months since initial program funds were allocated, production is booming in Greater Los Angeles and jobs optimism is on the rise. All … Read More
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles hosts 5th Annual “On Location” Film Festival
Earlier this month, FilmL.A. sponsored NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ (NFMLA) fifth annual “On Location: The Los Angeles Video Project” film festival. Co-presented by KTLA, On Location: The Los Angeles Video Project is a film festival and awards program that celebrates Los Angeles as a city and filming location. The short films screened at “On-Location” employ the City of Los Angeles as … Read More
L.A. Projects, People Honored at 67th Primetime Emmys and Creative Awards
Los Angeles area television professionals faced well at the 67th Annual Primetime and Creative Emmy Award ceremonies. L.A. based TV shows received over 150 nominations in categories including Outstanding Animated Program and Outstanding Choreography for the Creative Emmys, and Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series and Best Actress in a Drama Series for the … Read More
FilmLA Supports Student Filmmaking Community
On any given day in our region, anywhere from 100 to 200 film and still photography projects happen on the streets of Greater Los Angeles. That figure may not be all that surprising, but what may surprise you is that a significant number of those projects — approximately 8.4 percent — are student-led. The large number of student film projects … Read More