Earlier this week, FilmL.A. Research released its 2014 Feature Film Production Report, which analyzes a sample of 106 U.S. feature films released theatrically last year, identifying where they were filmed and how much was spent to produce them. The report also examines California’s top competitors and year-over-year trends in feature production yield. According to the 20-page study, total of 22 … Read More
L.A. Area Feature Film Production Falls in Early ‘15
On-location film production in Greater Los Angeles slipped 3.1 percent in the first quarter of 2015 to 8,707 Shoot Days*, according to a new research update from FilmL.A. The not-for-profit organization FilmL.A. serves as the official film office of the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles and other area jurisdictions. FilmL.A.’s report illustrates to what extent L.A. … Read More
2015 Awards Season Yields 31 Industry Accolades for L.A. Area Projects
Los Angeles is known worldwide for its filmmaking talent. So while it may not surprise us, it is nonetheless thrilling to see local talent rewarded in the form of peer recognition from industry awards programs. As it turns out, the 2015 Awards Season was one of the most exciting to date for the Greater Los Angeles region. FilmL.A. analyzed the … Read More
FilmL.A. Research Division Keeping Tabs on Industry Trends
Integral to FilmL.A.’s work is ongoing research into the benefits that local filming brings to the Los Angeles region. In addition to keeping track of on-location film production in Greater Los Angeles, and embarking on a new project to track local studio and soundstage-based production, FilmL.A. Research is devoted to the production, collection and dissemination of information regarding the U.S. … Read More
L.A. Films Take Gold at the 87th Academy Awards
Los Angeles area films fared well at the 87th Annual Academy Awards last evening. L.A. based films were nominated in 25 categories including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Animated Feature. In all, the region walked away with a total of seven statuettes. Regional winners were American Sniper, Best Sound Editing, Interstellar, Best Visual Effects, Big Hero 6, … Read More