Last week, FilmL.A. released its first quarter film production report for 2012. Unfortunately, the news was anything but rosy for those who work in on-location television production in Los Angeles. Overall filming across all categories slipped 2.1 percent last quarter compared to the same period last year, as measured in permitted production days (PPD). FilmL.A. recorded 11,360 PPD for Q1 … Read More
Local On-Location Filming Activity Sees Slight Rise in 2011
Last year brought both good news and a disconcerting surprise for those who work in Los Angeles’ film and television industry. Overall, on-location production increased 4.2 percent in 2011 compared to 2010 (45,484 PPD in 2011 vs. 43,646 PPD in 2010), but the gain conceals a troubling emerging trend in local TV production. A dismal fourth-quarter showing caused on-location television … Read More
FilmL.A. Staffers Volunteer Time, Talent for COLA Show
On Sunday, October 16, 2011, Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS) celebrated filming in California by hosting the California On Location AwardsTM (COLA) at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Now in their 17th year, the COLAs honor location professionals, production companies and public employees for professional excellence while working on location in the State of California. This year … Read More
Los Angeles Welcomes Rise in On-Location Feature Film Activity
On-location filming across all categories increased 15.4 percent in the third quarter, according to a report FilmL.A. released earlier this month. Compared to the same period a year ago, last quarter saw a marked increase in on-location Feature film production and an anticipated decrease in TV Drama production. On-location Feature production increased 49.9 percent for the quarter (2,079 permitted production … Read More