There are well over a quarter of a billion websites in existence. Let’s face it — the internet is filled with lots of what you need and more of what you don’t. There are plenty of sites that help you waste time and avoid work but fewer that make your job easier. Despite the internet’s enormity, we believe our customers could still … Read More
No Campaign, No Gain
Launching a public education campaign to garner community and legislative support for the filmed entertainment industry has long been a goal of industry champions. FilmL.A. Board Chair Pamm Fair, who also serves as Deputy National Executive Director for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has made getting such a campaign off the ground a top priority during her tenure. This … Read More
FilmL.A. Awarded New L.A. County Contract
On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to enter into a new sole source contract with FilmL.A. for film permit coordination and related community relations and accounting services. The new contract, crafted to accommodate the unique needs of both the industry and local communities, notably preserves the rapid turnaround and permitting flexibility … Read More
Filmmakers to Set Sights on La Habra Heights
On August 13, 2009, the La Habra Heights City Council voted to approve a contract with FilmL.A. for on-location film permit coordination. This new agreement means FilmL.A. will now coordinate film production on private and public property within La Habra Heights’ city limits. Filmmakers can combine La Habra Heights locations with those in other areas served by FilmL.A. on a … Read More
FilmL.A. “Teaming” With Industry Knowledge
As a result of the efficiencies made possible by the advent of our Online Permit System (OPS), our production coordinators have been freed up to conduct periodic set visits of on-location shoots. A new pilot program is being devised to provide our coordinators with even more exposure to the filmmaking process. Under the existing set visit program, one coordinator per … Read More