Some days, it seems like everyone in L.A. is hoping to get noticed by someone in the film industry. At FilmL.A., we’re not in the business of helping you to sell a screenplay, find an agent or land an audition, but every day, we still help thousands of locals “get noticed” by film professionals. One of the many services FilmL.A. … Read More
Getting a Grip on Reality
Since FilmL.A. was founded in 1995, we have regularly provided detailed information about the volume and type of permitted on-location filming coordinated by our office. Our film production data, widely viewed as the best available benchmark of regional filming activity, has been used by countless researchers studying entertainment and its impact on the local economy. In mid-July, we will publish … Read More
Local Television Pilot Production Plummets
Not long ago, each February found the Los Angeles region abuzz with film production activity. New television pilots, produced in anticipation of May screenings for network television advertisers, joined continuing TV series, feature films and commercial projects in competition for talent, crews, stage space and sought-after locations. But, pilot producers working in L.A. might find that they have their pick … Read More
FilmL.A. Monitors Get Kudos from Communities
Take a careful look at the photo at right. Do any of these friendly faces look familiar to you? If they do, then you probably live, work or go to school in one of the many local neighborhoods used for on-location filming. The faces belong to our FilmL.A. Monitors, and they are our eyes and ears out on-location while filming … Read More
Third Annual Location Managers Party Largest Yet
In May, FilmL.A. hosted its annual Location Managers Party, welcoming more than 150 men and women working hard behind the scenes to facilitate on-location production. With the lights of Downtown Los Angeles as the backdrop, FilmL.A. customers, including Location Managers and permit service representatives, gathered at our offices to unwind, have some quality face-to-face time with FilmL.A. staff and talk … Read More