On-location filming in Los Angeles falls 22% in first quarter

Film industry leaders on the future of L.A.

LOS ANGELES (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Film industry leaders say the future of Los Angeles looks grim if the city keeps its trend of declining productions. Legendary movie scores, and some of the most famous names in music, were recorded at Evergreen Studios. Neil Portnow and his partners saved the studio, and not only is it thriving, but is one of the better stories of the moment. "But going forward, the question is, is production gonna remain vital he…

On-location filming in Los Angeles falls 22% in first quarter

Los Angeles (USA), 14 Apr (EFE).- Film shoots of films and television series in Los Angeles (USA) were reduced from January to March by 22.4 % year-on-year, due to cuts in production, increased competition with other territories and, to a lesser extent, the severe fires that hit California a few months ago. According to FilmLA, the office in charge of managing the recording permits in the Californian city, film production decreased in this perio…

Greater L.A. film, TV production plummets in Q1

Some film and television shoots are moving to more cost-effective locations.

Film industry leaders claim that Los Angeles’ future looks bleak if the city continues its downward trend in productions. The film industry has experienced a negative impact on its production in California, and some claim that the Golden State does not do enough to encourage companies to film in Los Angeles. According to Philip Sokoloski, vice president of communications for the non-profit organization FilmLA, Hollywood has experienced a 22.4 pe…

Film production decreases in LA - ABC Columbia

(CNN)– Many may view Hollywood as the entertainment capital of the world. However, on-location filming in Tinsletown and the surrounding areas has plunged. That’s according to a new report from FilmLA which is in charge of film permits for Los Angeles and Los Angeles County. The report states filming in the greater LA area decreased 22% during the first quarter of this year when compared to the same period last year. The group says a decline was…