from: Dave McNary, Variety.com — The Milken Institute has called for a major overhaul of California’s film incentive program in a study released Thursday that recommends the state open the program to bigger-budget fare and add incentives for vfx work and investments in digital infrastructure. The report from Milken Institute’s California Center shows that the...
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from: Ted Johnson, Variety.com — Film Czar Ken Ziffren: L.A. Is In A ‘Bad Spiral’ Of Loss Of Movie, TV Production Ken Ziffren, newly appointed “film czar” for Los Angeles, told reporters on Thursday that a recently released report from the Milken Institute shows that the city is in a “bad spiral” when it comes to the loss of film and TV production and...
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from: Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter — “I was prepared to sell my shares of stock for $1 if someone would invest the $15-20 milion we needed,” said the founder of the bankrupt ‘Life of Pi’ VFX house. A new documentary traces the fall of leading VFX house Rhythm & Hues and is packed with information that explains the problematic VFX business...
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from: Film Works LA — Dear Film Works L.A. Supporters, We have some exciting news. After a little more than three years supporting the Greater Los Angeles film, television and commercial production industry, FilmL.A. is taking its Film Works ™ campaign statewide. We’re supported in this effort by numerous organizations, including the diverse members of the...
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from: Hunter Schwarz, Buzzfeed — California has fought to stop runaway film and television production for more than four years now with a tax incentive program, but some say it’s not enough. The uphill battle to save California’s $17 billion-a-year industry. California has long been the destination for aspiring actors, but these days, you’re likely to find...
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The City of Santa Monica’s Parking Operations Department has announced temporary restrictions for the use of beach parking lots for production parking due to multiple special events and the upcoming Spring Break. Beginning February 20th, 2014 all Santa Monica Beach parking lots will not be available for production use. The restriction is slated to end on Friday, March...
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