Earlier this month, FilmL.A. announced that total on-location filming coordinated by FilmL.A. in the Los Angeles region declined 19.4 percent in 2009 compared to 2008, marking a low point for local feature film production and the steepest year-over-year decline we have ever observed. In all, 37,979 permitted production days (PPD) were coordinated in 2009 compared to 47,117 organized in 2008. … Read More
FilmL.A. eNEWS — Two Years and Counting
In early 2010, FilmL.A. will celebrate the publication of eNEWS’ 24th issue. In just a little under two years, we’ve published nearly 100 articles on a diverse array of topics, from new local film policy developments to camera crane and mount technologies to the role of FilmL.A. Monitors on-location. We’ve also used eNEWS to link readers to other helpful sources … Read More
Tools of the Trade: Is “3D” Novelty or Norm?
3D film technology goes back to the 1890s, with the first 3D feature film being shown to a paying audience in 1922. The Golden Age of 3D was the ’50’s. We all have seen the photos of the 50’s-era movie audience wearing the white cardboard 3D glasses. Today, 3D computer animation combines with live action to fool the eye and … Read More
FilmL.A. Brings “Local Elects” to Sample Special Effects
Do you confuse “Squib” with a seafood dish? Do you think a “Flame Bar” is Hollywood’s hottest club? Do you think “Primacord” is the latest eco-vehicle? If so, FilmL.A. is here to help. The terms above relate to special effects commonly used in film and television production on-location in our region. With the goal of educating our government clients … Read More
Location Scouting Tool Saves Valuable Time
There are well over a quarter of a billion websites in existence. Let’s face it — the internet is filled with lots of what you need and more of what you don’t. There are plenty of sites that help you waste time and avoid work but fewer that make your job easier. Despite the internet’s enormity, we believe our customers could still … Read More