The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has informed FilmL.A. that it is temporarily suspending all commercial filming at District schools. LAUSD announced the temporary hiatus as the District undertakes a review of its existing filming practices and procedures. In a statement, LAUSD Superintendent Ramon Cortines explained, “It is important that we ensure teaching and learning are not disrupted, and … Read More
Los Angeles Filming Levels Leap for Location-Based Scripted TV
On-location film production in Greater Los Angeles increased 3.8 percent in the third quarter of 2015 to 9,510 Shoot Days (SD)*, according to numbers released today by FilmL.A. The bump was due primarily to a 54.5 percent quarterly increase in L.A. area scripted television production. The not-for-profit organization FilmL.A. serves as the official film office of the City of Los … Read More
L.A. Projects, People Honored at 67th Primetime Emmys and Creative Awards
Los Angeles area television professionals faced well at the 67th Annual Primetime and Creative Emmy Award ceremonies. L.A. based TV shows received over 150 nominations in categories including Outstanding Animated Program and Outstanding Choreography for the Creative Emmys, and Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, Best Actor in a Drama Series and Best Actress in a Drama Series for the … Read More
FilmLA Supports Student Filmmaking Community
On any given day in our region, anywhere from 100 to 200 film and still photography projects happen on the streets of Greater Los Angeles. That figure may not be all that surprising, but what may surprise you is that a significant number of those projects — approximately 8.4 percent — are student-led. The large number of student film projects … Read More