FilmL.A. is pleased to announce the appointment of two new additions to its communications department. Replacing retiring community relations director Geoffrey Smith, community outreach liaisons Arturo Piña and Guy Langman are now charged with growing and implementing FilmL.A.’s neighborhood outreach and education programs. Guy Langman, a Modesto CA native, retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2013 after 20+ years … Read More
L.A. Keeping Pace with Trends in Film Office Function
Last month, the Atlanta City Council approved the creation of a City Office of Entertainment, a move that local media said would help to “streamline the permit process” to shoot in the city and “mitigate neighborhood impacts” from filming. If these phrases sound familiar, then you probably know about FilmL.A. and the work we do here in Los Angeles. Formed … Read More
FilmL.A. Employees Get Recognition in Print
To recognize staffers for providing fantastic customer service to industry customers, government clients and community stakeholders, FilmL.A. introduced its G.R.I.P. program (Giving Recognition in Print) in 2007. Under the G.R.I.P. program, FilmL.A. supervisors and peers can commend their co-workers for acts of exemplary customer service. Company-wide recognition and token bonuses memorialize employees’ achievements and motivate staffers to go the extra … Read More
Team FilmL.A. – Pounds the Pavement During 2013 L.A. Marathon
On March 17, FilmL.A. staffers arrived at Dodger Stadium ready to take part in the 27th annual ASICS Los Angeles Marathon. Dressed in matching FilmL.A. tech-shirts, the group was race ready. Team FilmL.A. joined 24,000 excited participants in the mass trek from downtown to Santa Monica. Adding to the excitement of the day were 35 bands, five entertainment centers … Read More
New Faces for FilmL.A. Board in 2013
FilmL.A.’s Board of Directors has new leadership for 2013. Last December, acting on the recommendations of its nominating subcommittee, the board voted unanimously to extend the service terms of six of its members, name two new members to the board and appoint a new slate of officers and executive committee. FilmL.A. is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors, which … Read More