On Wednesday, January 15, local business owners, residents, and location professionals gathered at the West Valley / Warner Center Chamber of Commerce for “Bringing Filming to Businesses in the West Valley” – a FilmLA sponsored networking event and panel conversation attached to the LA Loves Film campaign. The event launched with welcoming remarks from Michael Owens of Los Angeles City … Read More
Seeking a Sustainable Future for Filming in LA
When FilmLA introduced LA Loves Film in late 2019, we did so with the goal of promoting filming sustainability in Los Angeles. What exactly needs to be done to keep local filming sustainable? The answers to that question are many, but we’ve found some good first steps. The path to long-term prosperity begins with recognizing that on-location filming happens more … Read More
Dressed to Impress, FilmLA Introduces New Uniforms
Coinciding with the new design of our film notices, FilmLA’s Field Services team has a fresh new look on the streets. Gone are the tried and true beige and blue (circa 2005). Starting this week, FilmLA uniforms have been stylishly upgraded with a modern black and grey color palette. As before, spotting a Field Services Rep or Monitor on-location will … Read More
FilmLA Notices of Filming: Still Blue, But More Green
If you live or work in Greater Los Angeles and have ever welcomed a film production to your neighborhood, you’re probably familiar with the blue Notices of Filming distributed by FilmLA. Six days a week, FilmLA’s Field Services team works diligently to hand deliver these notices to local homes and businesses. Each includes important details about upcoming filming activity. The … Read More
FilmLA’s Expanded Outreach & Education Program Adds New Team Members
FilmLA recently celebrated the expansion of its Outreach & Education team (formerly Community Relations). Now comprised of four full-time staff, the team exists to provide constituents with a high level of hands-on service while helping sustain filming’s future in Greater Los Angeles. Coinciding with the team’s expansion and FilmLA’s announcement of the LA Loves Film campaign, Arturo Piña was named Manager … Read More