At a time when California trails Louisiana, Canada and the United Kingdom in total live-action feature projects, total related film jobs and total related production spending, it’s wonderful to recognize filmmakers dedicated to keeping their projects in the Greater Los Angeles region. On May 15, industry professionals gathered at Busby’s East for a “Navigating Filmmaking in LA” panel and networking … Read More
Call for Entries: On Location: The Los Angeles Video Project
FilmL.A. is pleased to support On Location: The Los Angeles Video Project, presented by NewFilmmakers LA (NFMLA). On Location is a multimedia community outreach program that celebrates Los Angeles and enlists L.A.’s remarkable pool of filmmakers to help tell the City’s stories to the world. Attendees at event screenings gain insider perspectives into our diverse, cosmopolitan city and its neighborhoods. … Read More
California Assembly Bill 1839: Keeping Film and TV Production Jobs in California
California’s preeminent place in the global economy comes from a continuous drive for more and better opportunities, constant growth and never settling for the status quo. That drive is at the heart of new legislation, AB 1839, authored by Assembly members Mike Gatto and Raul Bocanegra. California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program is one of the state’s most efficient and … Read More
California Film & TV Tax Credit Helps Drive Growth in First Quarter
FilmL.A.’s recent film statistics update revealed that while overall film production has declined nearly one percent so far in 2014 (13,265 PPD in 2014 vs. 13,361 PPD in 2013), projects retained with the aid of the California Film and Television Tax Credit Program contribute mightily to regional production yields. This past quarter, fully 25 percent of area Feature production and … Read More
FilmL.A. and Filming Helps LAUSD Schools Bridge the Financial Gap
FilmL.A. the not-for-profit which coordinates film permits on behalf of the City and County of Los Angeles, also counts several area school districts among its clients. By partnering with FilmL.A., school district partners have the opportunity to generate additional revenue by allowing production companies to utilize school properties as locations for filming. FilmL.A.’s involvement helps schools earn funds to pursue … Read More