The Department of Recreation and Parks has notified FilmL.A. of the following filming restrictions for the Greek Theater, Vista del Valle and Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park: From November 2015 through January 2016 the Greek Theater will undergo moderate improvements and repairs and will be closed to filming activity and public access. The Department of Water & Power will begin … Read More
Update on Filming at Los Angeles Unified Schools
On October 8, 2015, LAUSD announced that a temporary filming hiatus was in effect for District school properties. Today, FilmL.A. received a statement from LAUSD Superintendent Ramon Cortines, providing an update on the terms of the hiatus: I understand the importance of filming in Los Angeles and the benefits it provides to our schools and the local economy. This morning, … Read More
LAUSD Announces Temporary Filming Hiatus
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
Park Plaza Hotel Closed to Production Activity
FilmL.A. has been notified by Los Angeles Fire Department’s Film Unit that the Park Plaza Hotel, located at 607 S. Park View Street, Los Angeles, is closed to all production activity until further notice. The building is in the process of gaining compliance with fire and building codes. FilmL.A. will promptly notify the production industry of any updates and changes … Read More
Emerging Leaders: FilmL.A.’s Joshua Mingo
Joshua Mingo, FilmL.A.’s recently appointed Director of Permit Operations, this year celebrates 11 years of service to the organization. A California native hailing from Oakland, Josh originally came to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University, seeking immersion in L.A.’s arts and media-focused culture. Josh’s unusual path to FilmL.A. began with a nationwide tour with his bandmates (Josh is an … Read More