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- FAQWho is organizing the Film Works L.A. campaign? What is runaway production? What can I do to help? Where can I find recent news and developments about the campaign? Who can I call if I have questions about filming happening on my street? Who is organizing the Film Works L.A. campaign? Film Works is composed of a coalition of industry stake-holders from small businesses, local companies, labor organizations, community leaders and concerned citizens who want to take an active role in strengthening community ties to the entertainment industry and help keep Los Angeles the entertainment production of the world. What is Runaway Production? While definitions of runaway production vary, Dr. Martha Jones of the California Research Bureau offers a succinct definition: “Runaway production refers to films that were conceptually developed in the United States, but filmed somewhere else. If the conversation is at the federal level, runaway production goes to other countries. If at the state level, production that goes to other states is runaway.” What Can I do to help? Film Works encourages everyone to learn as much as they can about the importance of the entertainment industry to the Los Angeles region. The information available on our Resources page is an excellent place to start. Please visit the Film Works Take Action page for a variety of ways in which you can help us increase visibility, download educational resources, see what others are saying and even make your own voice heard by submitting user produced content. Where can I find recent news and developments about the campaign? Please visit the News Room Page for the latest updates and/or subscribe to our RSS feed. You can also follow Film Works on Twitter and become a fan on the Film Works Facebook Page. Who can I call if I have questions about filming happening on my street? Information about FilmL.A. and film permitting in its covered jurisdictions is available on their web site.
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Monthly Archive for: ‘July, 2011’
2012: Another Year Fighting Runaway Production
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 subcategories that matter most in terms of employment …
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Occidental Studios Takes Stand Against Runaway Production With New Sound Stage
There was an interesting editorial in Canada’s Calgary Herald this week about the need for a “taxpayer-supported film studio in …
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Film Works Update: New Campaign Video Debuts & Other Capaign News
Legislative Update for AB1069 and the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program: When the California State Senate resumes in …
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Columnist Can’t Fault Report’s Findings — Alleges Bias and Attacks Researchers Instead
Michael Hiltzik owes the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and Christine Cooper an apology. In his recent column …
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Attention California-Based Television & Film Productions! Film Works Wants You!
Do you work on an ongoing L.A.-based television show or movie that might be interested in becoming a Film Works …
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New AICP Report: California’s Share of Commercial Production Down 3% Since 2007
One of the critical, but often overlooked, categories of filming in the Los Angeles region is commercials. Indeed, as seen …
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UPDATED 7/8!! Legislative Update: Proposed CA Film & TV Tax Credit Extension (AB1069)
Update 7/6/2011: AB 1069 passed the Senate committee today by a unanimous vote of 9-0 and will now head to …
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