FilmL.A. is committed to supporting the new and emerging filmmaking community in Los Angeles. Whether it’s through attending introductory meetings at the request of local film educators or sponsoring and attending associated events, encouraging new and emerging talent helps sustain our creative economy. This fall, as part of the 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and screening series, FilmL.A. President Paul … Read More
FilmLA Supports Student Filmmaking Community
On any given day in our region, anywhere from 100 to 200 film and still photography projects happen on the streets of Greater Los Angeles. That figure may not be all that surprising, but what may surprise you is that a significant number of those projects — approximately 8.4 percent — are student-led. The large number of student film projects … Read More
The Student Film Permit Process: An Overview
Suppose you’re in film school in Los Angeles (as some of you surely are). You’re handed an assignment for a film project, and are told you’ll need to apply for a permit. Trouble is, you have no idea what to do next. No worries! Call FilmLA — the not-for-profit official film office of the City and County of Los Angeles … Read More