When actor Tom Ellis landed the leading role on a show set in Los Angeles, he was thrilled at the idea of working on a major network series where L.A., in Ellis’ words, “was very much a character of the show.” The plot of Warner Bros.’ Lucifer (which aired seasons 1-3 on Fox before moving to Netflix for future seasons) … Read More
Notice of FilmL.A. Fee Increase, Effective July 1, 2018
FilmL.A. will implement a revised fee schedule for new permit applications received on or after July 1, 2018. The Film & Television industry requested that FilmL.A. update its fees on a more incremental basis rather than accumulate CPI (Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles Region) increases over time. The new schedule will reflect raises to FilmL.A.’s standard fees (last … Read More
Ciclavia in The Valley – June 24th
On Sunday, June 24th, 2018, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) will host CicLAvia – The Valley. Beginning at 9 am, Van Nuys Bl. between San Fernando Rd. and Roscoe Bl. will be closed to vehicular traffic allowing access for pedestrians and cyclists. Intended to create a stronger sense of community, CicLAvia closes streets for residents to run, walk, bicycle, or skate upon, … Read More
Fiesta Broadway Returns April 29, Filmmakers Should Expect Street Closures in DTLA
The 2018 Fiesta Broadway street festival and celebration will take place in on Sunday, April 29, 2018. In preparation for the event, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has planned a series of road closures which will affect surface streets in the Downtown Los Angeles area. LADOT will begin closing roadways at 10 AM on April 28 and re-open area streets at … Read More
On Location Feature Production Rises in First Quarter of 2018
On-location filming in Greater Los Angeles increased 2.4 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to a FilmL.A. report released today. In all, 9,724 Shoot Days (SD)* were logged during the period, including all categories tracked by the nonprofit. On-location Feature production experienced its first double digit bump since 2015 (4th quarter), up 11.7 percent to 814 SD. “It … Read More
Summer filming restrictions at L.A. county beaches
Summer is nearly upon us, bringing the return of filming restrictions for L.A. County Beaches. All Los Angeles County owned and operated beaches including properties located in the City of Marina Del Rey, will be off-limits for weekend filming beginning Saturday, May 19th through Sunday, September 9th. The Department of Beaches and Harbors has also announced that no beach filming may … Read More
Los Angeles Area Projects Win 93 Statuettes this Awards Season
As the 2018 Awards Season winds down, FilmL.A. is here to remind our readers of how well L.A. area productions fared for the season. This year marks FilmL.A.’s fourth year of regional awards tracking and reporting. It is always thrilling to see local talent rewarded for the outstanding work they do, and this season offered numerous wins to celebrate. For … Read More
FilmL.A. Celebrates 26 Years of the Pan African Film & Arts Festival
In February, FilmL.A. partnered with the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF-LA). 2018 marked the festival’s 26th year and FilmL.A.’s fifth year as a co-sponsor. PAFF-LA is the largest Black History Month event in the country and America’s largest and most prestigious celebration of black film, arts and culture. Annually, PAFF-LA showcases more than 150 quality new films and features artwork from over … Read More
FX’s “American Crime Story: Versace” Donates to Habitat ReStores
When film & television shows wrap, they leave behind set pieces that still have a lot of life left in them. Most production houses, including Fox Studios, have teams dedicated to set recycling and industry sustainability and these teams went to work trying to find a home for the set pieces, furniture and decorations from the recently wrapped American Crime Story: Versace. … Read More
Industry’s 90th Oscars Ceremony Highlights L.A. Region’s Brightest Projects
The glitz and glamour of last evening’s Academy Awards was befitting for the show’s 90 year history! As Hollywood transformed for the Academy Awards on March 4, L.A.-based films were nominated for 17 awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Animated Feature. In all, projects made in the Greater Los Angeles Region were honored with seven statuettes. The Oscar for … Read More