Earlier this month, Governor Brown signed a one-year extension of the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. The bill (AB1069-Fuentes), was vital to protecting our entertainment industry and putting tens of thousands of Californians to work by keeping billions of dollars of film industry spending in-state. While the Governor’s support for AB1069 was welcomed by many of the bill’s … 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
Support for Film Industry Does Not Negate Its Responsibilities
Filmmakers are seeing a lot to like about Los Angeles these days. Not since the City and County of Los Angeles collaborated to create FilmL.A. and streamline the film permit process in 1995 has the City shown such a concerted effort to support the filmed entertainment industry. However, recognizing the importance of the film industry does not negate the responsibility … Read More
Film U: City Council Film Liaisons Get Educated
In October 2009, the Los Angeles City Council passed a series of nineteen recommendations designed to make the City more film-friendly. One of the recommendations was to have each council office designate a film liaison to be that office’s point person on film issues. On June 24th, FilmL.A. hosted a day-long training session that provided these liaisons an in-depth look … Read More
City of Los Angeles Looking to Make Next Season of Episodic TV Easier
On May 20th, representatives of the City of Los Angeles’ City Administrative Officer (CAO), the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the Mayor’s Office and staff of FilmL.A. met with TV show location managers to discuss on-location filming and the filming-related procedures of various City departments. Currently on hiatus from filming, Tim Hillman of CSI: NY, Tony Salome of NCIS: Los Angeles … Read More