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
Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation Names FilmL.A. a “Hero of Hollywood”
On May 28, the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation named FilmL.A. one of this year’s “Heroes of Hollywood.” Since 1993, the Heroes of Hollywood Awards are bestowed annually on individuals and businesses making a difference within the Hollywood community. FilmL.A. was honored this year because of our ongoing work to attract and retain film production in Los Angeles, for our entertainment … Read More
Emerging Leaders: FilmL.A.’s Krishna Asani
Krishna Asani, FilmL.A.’s newly appointed Director of Field Services, has been with FilmL.A. since 2007 and since that time has worked to take the company’s growing field operation to a new level. Krishna moved to Los Angeles from seaside San Diego in 1993 with the dream of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Nurturing acting ambitions through a series … Read More
LACCD Signs Pilot Partnership with FilmL.A.
This month, FilmL.A. finalized a pilot partnership agreement with the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to facilitate filming at four LACCD campuses and the downtown district office. With a seventy-seven year history, LACCD is the largest community college district in the United States. FilmL.A. will coordinate filming at the LACCD’s downtown district office, Los Angeles Harbor College in the … Read More
Major Construction in the City of Santa Monica
FilmL.A. has been informed that two long-term construction projects will take place in the City of Santa Monica, the first is the Colorado Esplanade Project and the second is the California Incline Renovation Project. Please note that there will be a significant amount of traffic and noise in and around the affected areas. Permits for production related activity and/or parking … Read More