For the fourth year in a row, FilmL.A. hosted our Location Managers Party at our offices at Los Angeles Center Studios (LACS). Originally conceived as a chance to show off our then-new location downtown and to provide face-to-face introductions of our customers and staff, the gathering has become an annual event anticipated by Location Managers and other FilmL.A. customers as … Read More
FilmL.A. Updates Ongoing Television Pilot Production Report
By many anecdotal accounts, 2010 seemed like a decent year for television pilot production in Los Angeles. But what did the actual numbers say? For that, you’ll have to read on. A year after FilmL.A. published its 2005-2009 Television Pilot Production Report, we issued our 2010 Pilot Production Update analyzing the 2009/2010 development cycle. Of the 129 total projects FilmL.A. … Read More
Overall On-Location Filming Increases in First Quarter
As announced earlier this month, overall on-location filming has been springing forward in Los Angeles, with filming across all categories posting an 18 percent gain in the first quarter of 2010. A total of 11,087 permitted production days (PPD) were recorded for the period, compared to the 9,408 we saw in 2009. Reasons behind the increase vary by production category. Commercials … Read More
Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems Firmly “Planted” in Local Communities
Sony Pictures has long been a supporter of sustainable practices. The studio emphasizes sustainability in the making of movies every step of the way — from sourcing renewable building materials to using bio-degradable products at craft services. The Studio’s specialty film label, Screen Gems, is firmly planted locally and contributes to the local planting of trees as well. Sony Pictures’ Screen … Read More
LAPD Film Unit Undergoes Changes
Just over a year ago, the Los Angeles Police Department launched its Contract Services Section (CSS), which contains a film unit responsible for the review and approval of filming permits on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department. Since its creation, CSS personnel have been a visible presence at film sets, where they have conducted random spot checks to ensure … Read More