The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has notified FilmL.A. that the Griffith Park-Greek Theatre lots will be off limits for production companies for filming, base camp and other activities, effective March 21, 2017. The restriction is necessary to help ease traffic congestion and allow entry and departure for theatre events. FilmL.A. will provide more information about the use of … Read More
Potential Area Closure – Pyramid Lake
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has notified FilmL.A. that it could suspend permits for production activity at Pyramid Lake as soon as April 1st, 2017. If the suspension goes into effect, the Spanish Point, Emigrant Landing and Vaquero Beach Areas as well as other areas at/on the lake would be affected. FilmL.A. is in the process of gathering additional information … Read More
Pan African Film & Arts Festival Celebrates 25 Years
In February, FilmL.A. partnered with the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF-LA). The 2017 festival marked the festival’s 25th year and FilmL.A.’s fourth year as a co-sponsor. PAFF-LA is America’s largest and most prestigious celebration of black film. Annually, PAFF-LA showcases more than 150 quality new films and features artwork from over 100 fine artists and craftspersons. For 2017, PAFF-LA … Read More
L.A. Region Projects Earn 71 Industry Awards: FilmL.A.’s 2017 Season Recap
As the 2017 Awards Season begins to winds down, FilmL.A. is here to remind our readers of how well L.A. area productions fared for the season. This year marks FilmL.A.’s third year of regional awards tracking and reporting. It is always thrilling to see local talent rewarded for the outstanding work they do, and this season offered numerous wins to … Read More
“La La Land” the 11th Film to Win Six Oscars – Most in Show
Hollywood was aglow for the 89th Academy Awards on February 26. L.A.-based films were nominated for 20 awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Animated Feature. In all, projects made in the Greater Los Angeles Region were honored with seven statuettes. The Oscar for Best Animated Feature went to Zootopia. In acceptance, the filmmakers expressed an interest in creating … Read More