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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: ‘March, 2012’
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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Film Works Weekly Reel News Update
Welcome to the second installment of Film Works Reel News Update, a place for Film Works editors to highlight recent …
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Action Theatrical: Here to Stay
Tucked into a nondescript business park hugging Bob Hope Airport in Burbank is the home of Action Theatrical. Run by …
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Despite Runaway Production Blues, California Still Gets Kudos
The California film and television industry has seen some discouraging news in recent years. The number of big-budget feature film …
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Film Works Reel News Update
Welcome to the first installment of a new recurring feature — The Film Works Reel News Update. Going forward, and …
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(UPDATED 2/14) Runaway Production: It’s Not About Lower Taxes, It’s About Cash Handouts
One of the common misconceptions about runaway production concerns the underlying economic conditions that cause it. Some people argue California’s …
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Reel Waste & Recycling: Betting on California Economy, Making State Greener
Two years ago, when runaway production drove on-location feature production in Los Angeles to a record low, the original owners …
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Film Set Medics Mind, Mend Local Crews
The hard-working local members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) have more than a few things in …
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