Last week, FilmL.A. released its first quarter film production report for 2012. Unfortunately, the news was anything but rosy for those who work in on-location television production in Los Angeles. Overall filming across all categories slipped 2.1 percent last quarter compared to the same period last year, as measured in permitted production days (PPD). FilmL.A. recorded 11,360 PPD for Q1 … Read More
City of Vernon, FilmL.A., Partner to Facilitate Local Film Production
In February, the City of Vernon entered into a contract with FilmL.A. for on-location film permit coordination. This new agreement means FilmL.A. will now coordinate film production on private and public property within Vernon city limits, and filmmakers can combine Vernon locations with those in other areas served by FilmL.A. on a single multi-jurisdictional permit. Located just a few miles … Read More
Pedaling Good Will – Industry and Bike Advocates Working Together
Recently, Los Angeles City Hall devised a plan to create a network of safe bicycle lanes throughout the city. Last autumn, using federal funding, the City created a new bike lane downtown on Spring Street. The federally-supported lane was painted a government-mandated shade of iridescent green in order to distinguish the lane from those used by cars. The filming community, … Read More
FilmL.A. Negotiators Unlock Doors of Lincoln Heights Jail
Earlier this month, FilmL.A. announced via Production Alert that the Lincoln Heights Jail was again open for filming. The largely-abandoned property, which is still the present-day home of the Bilingual Foundation for the Arts, originally served as a City correctional facility from the early 1930’s through 1950’s. At one time, the jail was considered a model correctional facility, housing up … Read More