Earlier this month, FilmL.A. announced via Production Alert that the Lincoln Heights Jail was again open for filming. The largely-abandoned property, which is still the present-day home of the Bilingual Foundation for the Arts, originally served as a City correctional facility from the early 1930’s through 1950’s. At one time, the jail was considered a model correctional facility, housing up … Read More
FilmL.A. to Offer Limited Student Access to Online Permit System (OPS)
In a move that is welcomed by local film schools, FilmL.A. is making plans to offer students limited access to its Online Permit System (OPS). By mid-September, student filmmakers working on graduate-level thesis projects will be able to use OPS instead of applying for their permits in person at FilmL.A.’s downtown office. The change is significant because this is the … Read More
FilmL.A. Staff Invited to Sacramento as Expert Witnesses in Legislative Process
Public participation in government is essential for democracy. Yet, there is often a level of public detachment from the seemingly mundane workings of state government in Sacramento. But, every once in awhile, a bill comes along that promises a real impact on the day-to-day lives of Californians. One such bill – AB1069 – promises an economic return benefiting every citizen … Read More
FilmL.A. eNEWS — Two Years and Counting
In early 2010, FilmL.A. will celebrate the publication of eNEWS’ 24th issue. In just a little under two years, we’ve published nearly 100 articles on a diverse array of topics, from new local film policy developments to camera crane and mount technologies to the role of FilmL.A. Monitors on-location. We’ve also used eNEWS to link readers to other helpful sources … Read More
New Film Permitting System Launched
On March 1, FilmL.A. proceeded with the internal launch of OPS, a custom-built film permitting system. More than two years in development, OPS was engineered to replace an aging, no-longer-supported database inherited in 1995 from the City of Los Angeles. FilmL.A.’s considerable investment in OPS reflects our commitment to streamlining the film permitting process for the jurisdictions and production-industry customers … Read More