On-location filming in Greater Los Angeles increased 1.3 percent in in 2015 to 37,289 Shoot Days (SD)*, thanks to a rise in scripted television production and the aid of the California Film & Television Tax Credit 2.0. That was the key takeaway from FilmL.A. Research’s latest report, “2015 Production Retrospective,” released last month. The comprehensive, 19-page report is available for … Read More
FilmL.A. Monitors: Ambassadors for On-Location Filming
Los Angeles residents enjoy an opportunity that is rare for most Americans — spotting film crews at work in local communities. Thanks to California’s revised Film & Television Tax Credit Program, L.A. has seen an uptick in on-location production, particularly in scripted TV. Many may wonder how filming is managed during on-location shoots. For the highest-impact productions, some of that … Read More
Sixth Street Viaduct Closes to Filming January 27, 2016, Final Demolition to Begin February 5
The City of Los Angeles has notified FilmL.A. that on January 27, the Sixth Street Viaduct (Bridge) will cease to be available for filming and production-related activity. Demolition will begin on the east side of the bridge (over the 101 freeway) on February 5 and work west. US Rte 101 will also be closed for a 40-hour period from February … Read More
Reminder: When Brandishing Weapons During Film Shoots
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has asked FilmL.A. to remind the production community that permission to use weapons/replica weapons during filming must be authorized by permit and advance notice must be provided to local law enforcement agencies. In the past, Sheriff’s Deputies have dealt with violations by issuing warnings for these infractions. Out of concern for public safety, the … Read More
The Old Zoo at Griffith Park to Close May 2016 for Maintenance
The Department of Recreation & Parks has notified FilmL.A. that The Old Zoo at Griffith Park will be closed to film production activity for routine maintenance. The closure is expected to begin in May, 2016. During this pause, the park will undergo lawn maintenance, irrigation and reseeding. The closure is expected to last one month for the upper Old Zoo … Read More