In January, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 2017 Academy Awards. Los Angeles based projects received 22 total nominations! Leading in Oscar nominations was La La Land with a record 14 nominations including Best Picture, Best Director -Damien Chazelle, and Best Original Screenplay. The nominations for Best Lead Actor and Actress went to … Read More
L.A. Region Celebrates Most Wins at 74th Golden Globe Awards
Los Angeles based projects fared well at the 74th annual Golden Globe awards this year. Local film and television productions were nominated in 35 categories this year including Best Motion Picture, Best Limited Series and Best Animated Feature. In all, local productions walked away with thirteen statuettes. Regional winners in film were, La La Land which won the most awards … Read More
LAPD Tactical Alert for Inauguration Day
The Los Angeles Police Department has informed FilmL.A. that it has received an increased number of public assembly permit requests for activities commencing on Inauguration Day 2017. As a precaution, the LAPD will be under tactical alert to ensure public safety during planned demonstrations in high traffic areas. During this time, officers will be unavailable for filming related details. Officers … Read More
Feature Production Rebounds in L.A. as Local Filming Sets New Records
On-location filming in Greater Los Angeles increased 5.1 percent between October and December of last year, according to a report released today by FilmL.A. The increase helped make 2016 the busiest year in recent memory, as annual filming increased 6.2 percent over 2015, to 39,605 Shoot Days (SD)*. FilmL.A. is a not-for profit organization that serves as the official film … Read More
2017 Golden Globe Nominations – L.A. Region Nominees
Earlier this month, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the 2017 Golden Globes. And in all, Los Angeles based projects received 35 total nominations! Leading in Golden Globes nominations was LaLa Land with seven nominations including Best Motion Picture. The nomination for Best Performance by and Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy went to … Read More