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New Location Mapping Feature Debuts in MyFilmLA

For Filmmakers | November 4, 2022
In late October, FilmLA introduced a small but powerful upgrade to its next-generation permit coordination system, MyFilmLA. The sought-after update provides all permit applicants with a new production planning tool: the ability to check desired locations for conflict with other filming events, after submitting a permit application for review. In… >>Read more
L.A. Filming Pulls Back as Pandemic Production Shift Subsides

Research Updates | October 19, 2022
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. FilmLA reported a total of 9,066 Shoot Days (SD)* in the third quarter (“Q3”), which covers the period between July 1 through September 30, 2022.… >>Read more
NBCUniversal & LA County Supervisor Barger to Host LAUNCH Talk on Career Opportunities in Production Accounting

For Communities, For Filmmakers | October 17, 2022
NBCUniversal and LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger will host the “LAUNCH Talk: Inside the World of Production Accounting” webinar discussing entertainment industry career opportunities on Wednesday, October 19, at 12:30 pm PDT. The LAUNCH Talk will give participants a better understanding of a Production Accountant’s career path, a position currently… >>Read more
Is This Legal or Illegal Filming? Three Things to Watch For

For Communities, For Filmmakers | September 2, 2022
With so much filming taking place in Greater Los Angeles – more than 100 projects on any given day – it’s important that it take place legally, safely, and with respect for the neighborhoods where it happens. This is why every film permit coordinated by FilmLA goes through a rigorous,… >>Read more
Local Film Production Stabilizes Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Research Updates | July 20, 2022
FilmLA, partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions – today issued an update regarding regional filming activity. After posting three consecutive record-breaking quarters, local filming in the second quarter (“Q2”) of 2022 was down by -5.8 percent over the same period last… >>Read more
FilmLA Adds to Growing Roster of Sound Stage Research Partners

Research Updates | June 16, 2022
FilmLA announces the addition of three new sound stage operators to its research partnership focused on sound stage and backlot-based production. >>Read more
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