from: FilmWorksLA.com — Earlier this month, FilmL.A. released its year-end 2012 report covering on-location film production in Los Angeles. The total number of Permitted Production Days (PPDs) for all categories saw a marginal increase of 1.7% in 2012 compared to 2011. But the overall numbers for all categories conceal what’s happening in the key production...
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from: ShootOnline.com— A cross-section of the business conjectures as to what’s in store for this year As 2013 gets underway, it’s time for predictions–which often aren’t accurate–and resolutions, which often aren’t kept. Nonetheless, SHOOT asked a cross-section of brave industry souls to engage in New Year’s resolutions...
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from: Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times — Employment in L.A.’s entertainment industry rose in 2012, reflecting a jump in feature film production in the fourth quarter and a surge in commercial shoots. The Hollywood jobs picture continued to improve last year. Employment in Los Angeles’ entertainment industry climbed nearly 4% in 2012, reflecting an...
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from: Nick Goundry, The Location Guide — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to extend state filming incentives through to 2019. The programme costs USD420 million a year but makes the state more competitive than California and has firmed New York’s position as one of America’s production hubs. Right now New York’s filming incentive programme is funded only...
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from: Richard Verrier, Los Angeles Times — On-location filming for commercials in L.A. reached the highest level on record in 2012, climbing 25% in the fourth quarter and 14% for the year, a report says. At the Apache Stages in North Hollywood this month, the Wonderful Pistachios brand filmed South Korean pop star Psy shooting its first Super Bowl commercial, with...
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from: Dyana Carmella, P3update.com — Shooting in extreme conditions can always pose challenges for cinematographers. These “extreme shooters” are continually tested to exude patience and endurance while capturing jaw-dropping shots. Veteran Director/Cinematographer Lonnie Peraltahas dealt with issues ranging from the constant camera dirt at the Baja 1000;...
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