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
Location Managers Step in Front of the Camera
Location Managers are often tasked with making the impossible possible, with making the director’s wishes a reality. They are responsible for finding and securing film locations and required permits for a production company wishing to shoot on-location. They may also assist in planning the logistics of the film shoot and serve as the production’s community and government liaison. We at … Read More
Port Ends Filming Hiatus: Southwest Marine Re-Opens
One of Los Angeles’ most prolific screen icons has taken a brief hiatus but is ready again for cameras to roll. This aging icon, born in 1917 (or shall we say “berthed” in 1917) has played a role in hundreds of movies and TV productions. We’re not referring to an actor, but rather the Port of Los Angeles’ Southwest Marine … Read More
Wanted: Filmmakers with a Passion for Conservation — Creative Competition Promotes Intelligent Use of Water
Heading into the summer, and with much of California facing severe to moderate drought, now is the time to think about how we can all better manage and conserve water. FilmL.A. has teamed up with Azusa, California-based Rainbird Corporation to recruit filmmakers with a passion for water conservation. Rainbird’s Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition, now in its third year, is open to all amateur and experienced filmmakers … Read More