from: FilmWorksLA.com There was an interesting editorial in Canada’s Calgary Herald this week about the need for a “taxpayer-supported film studio in Calgary” that caught our attention for two reasons. One, the editorial provides insight into the mindset of places like Canada, where most of the population supports government taking an active role in economic...
Learn MoreLegislative Update for AB1069 and the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program: When the California State Senate resumes in the coming days, the fate of AB1069 will finally be decided. Will the California Film and Television Tax Credit be renewed for another five years or will it be defeated in the Senate? And if it does pass in the Senate, will the...
Learn Morefrom: Richard Verrier, LA Times — A set decorator from the CBS comedy “How to be a Gentleman” walked into the U-Frame-It store in Van Nuys Saturday and ordered 25 custom-made picture frames for black and white photos of various bridges and buildings in Chicago. That was no problem for owner Adrianna Cruz, who had one of her framers complete the work by Sunday,...
Learn MoreFrom: ShootMoviesInCalifornia.com — Last year I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Klowden, Chief Economist from Milken Institute and Director of The California Center. I thought that speaking with an economist would add some perspective to what is going on here in California and especially Kevin since he is the Director of The California Center at The Milken...
Learn MoreThe Norwalk – La Mirada Unified School District has partnered with FilmL.A. to provide film licensing for all District properties. The District serves approximately 21,000 students in the communities of Norwalk and La Mirada and is comprised of 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools and other facilities available for filmmakers’ use. These...
Learn MoreFrom: Thomas Suh Lauder, LA Times — Local production around the Los Angeles area in film, commercials and television increased 25% last week compared with the same period a year ago, according to the latest numbers from FilmL.A., Inc. Production was also up 15% last week from the previous week (ending July 17). Television production alone generated 330 production...
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