Article written by Mary Mallory Filmmakers have always loved shooting around the Los Angeles area because so many diverse locations offer tantalizing story possibilities at a fraction of the cost of traveling around the United States or out of the country to film. One of the most popular places employed for location shooting by early filmmaking companies was Pasadena, California. … Read More
Altadena Nonprofit Raises Almost $10,000 from Film & TV Production, Donates Money Locally
The entertainment industry touches the lives of everyone living in the Greater Los Angeles Region. Many of us work in the industry ourselves, or are close to one or more people who do. Others of us — who may not consider ourselves to be “in the business” — nonetheless work for companies that the industry financially supports. For many Angelenos, … Read More
Star Waggons: A Star for the Local Economy
If Star Waggons’ Jason Waggoner had his way, celebrities would say “I’ll be in my Star Waggon” instead of, “I’ll be in my trailer.” Started by Jason’s father, Lyle Waggoner, in the early 1980s, Star Waggons is a local manufacturing and equipment rental powerhouse with an impressive fleet of over 800 custom-built film trailers. That’s right, the bulk of the … Read More
The Sleuths at the Floral Parade
Article written by Mary Mallory The Tournament of Roses Parade is going on its 122th year, and grows more elaborate and beautiful every year. Bands, floats, cars, horses, and even celebrities take part in this festive annual event. This year, Paramount Pictures is even entering a float celebrating its 100th anniversary, honoring “Titanic” and “Wings”, the first feature film awarded … Read More
Guest Post: Cinema Is Los Angeles, And it Needs to Stay that Way
(Ed. — Below is a post by guest blogger S. Carson, who responded to Film Works’ open invitation for guest posts. Anyone interested in contributing as a guest blogger should email us at info@filmla.com) Walking up the dimly lit stairs, I bounded to the top and settled myself directly in the middle chair. I always arrived early to make sure … Read More