On-location filming in Greater Los Angeles increased 5.8 percent between April and June, 2016 to 9,937 Shoot Days (SD)*, according to an update from FilmL.A. Continuing growth in the Feature Films category, attributable to the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program, helped keep local film crews working. Local on-location Feature production increased 9.7 percent (to 1,309 SD) in the … Read More
FilmL.A. Staffers Attend 2016 NALIP Media Summit
In June, FilmL.A. staffers attended the 2016 NALIP Media Summit hosted by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. NALIP is the premiere Latino media organization that addresses the professional needs of Latin content creators. NALIP was founded in 1999, with the mission to promote, advance and advocated for Latino content creators across all media platforms. “FilmL.A. understands the importance … Read More
Closure of the Tunnel at 6th Street Effective 7/1/16
The Sixth Street Viaduct Project has notified FilmL.A. that construction will begin in the 6th Street Tunnel (area under the 6th Street Bridge) on July 1, 2016 resulting in the closure of the tunnel at 6th Street. For safety, this closure will remain in effect until the construction of the new Sixth Street Bridge has been fully completed. Areas … Read More
2015 Feature Film Production Study
FilmL.A., the not-for-profit film office serving the Greater Los Angeles region, today announced the release of a new report prepared by its research division. The 2015 Feature Film Production Study analyzes a sample of 109 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 … Read More
City of San Dimas Partners with FilmLA for Permits
The City of San Dimas has approved an agreement with FilmL.A. establishing the not-for-profit as the film permit coordinator for the area. FilmL.A. will now accept applications for permits to film within the San Dimas city limits. Located twenty-five minutes east of Los Angeles in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, San Dimas is known for its blend of … Read More