Presented by Audi and taking place in Hollywood, the AFI Fest is the American Film Institute’s annual festival, presenting a program of new international cinema from filmmakers from across the globe. Recognized by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, AFI Fest is a qualifying festival for the annual Academy Awards® short film categories. Featuring red-carpet galas, special screenings, … Read More
NewFilmmakers LA hosts 4th Annual “On-Location” Event
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles, a non-profit organization that showcases innovative works by emerging filmmakers, hosted its fourth annual “On Location: The Los Angeles Video Project” event last month. The films screened at the annual event use the City of Los Angeles as inspiration, resulting in a diverse array of projects from new and established filmmakers. There are few rules, so the … Read More
FilmL.A.’s Production Planning Team: Local Filmmakers’ Inside Connection
Locking in locations for your next feature film, television show, commercial or web series can be a daunting task. Many a production team has scouted a prime location, only to later discover that there are filming restrictions at that site or that another production already has a permit to film in the vicinity. Early access to information can help filmmakers avoid … Read More
L.A. Television Production Increases In Third Quarter
Late last month, FilmL.A. released new on-location film production statistics for the third quarter of 2014. FilmL.A.’s latest report revealed a repeat of the growth trend identified a quarter earlier in the Television production category. Regional on-location Television production increased 31.1 percent in the third quarter as compared to the same period the prior year, totaling 5,363 permitted production days … Read More
L.A. Television Production Numbers Up; Continuing Second Quarter Run
FilmL.A. — the official film office of the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles and other area jurisdictions — today updated its regional on-location filming report. The report revealed a repeat of the growth trend from Q2 in the Television production category. Regional on-location Television production increased 31.1 percent in Q3 over the prior year, totaling 5,363 … Read More