In early February, FilmL.A. partnered with the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF-LA). The 2016 festival marked FilmL.A.’s third year as a co-sponsor. PAFF-LA is America’s largest and most prestigious black film festival, which in 2015 came in third in a list of ‘10 Best Film Festivals in the U.S.’ by USA Today. Annually, PAFF-LA showcases more than 150 … Read More
FilmL.A. Monitors: Ambassadors for On-Location Filming
Los Angeles residents enjoy an opportunity that is rare for most Americans — spotting film crews at work in local communities. Thanks to California’s revised Film & Television Tax Credit Program, L.A. has seen an uptick in on-location production, particularly in scripted TV. Many may wonder how filming is managed during on-location shoots. For the highest-impact productions, some of that … Read More
Avoiding Insurance Related Permit Delays
FilmL.A. has been known to turn around film permit applications in as few as two business days. Three days is fairly standard, and many factors could add additional time, but did you know the number one reason for delays in permit processing is lack of required liability insurance? Obtaining liability insurance sufficient to meet local requirements is an integral part … 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
FilmL.A. Marks Four Years with FoLAR River Cleanup
This year, Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) held its 26th Annual Los Angeles River Clean-Up. In keeping with last year’s theme, organizers divided the river into three sections and hosted three separate clean-up days. FilmL.A. participated in the clean-up for its fourth straight year, using it as an opportunity to give back to the local communities where filming happens. … Read More