FilmLA Wins Five-Year Contract Renewal Despite Criticism From Industry Workers

LA Board Renews 5-Year Contract with FilmLA as Industry Calls for Relief

After roughly two hours of public comment in which industry stakeholders called for film permitting reforms, a panel of Los Angeles appointed officials Friday renewed a five-year contract with FilmLA. The Board of Public Works unanimously voted to renew the city’s contract with the partner film office, which also serves L.A. County and other local jurisdictions. The five-member board did not have the authority to make changes to the contract, as…

FilmLA 5-Year Contract Approved Amid Worker Complaints

The Los Angeles Board of Public Works approved a new five-year contract with FilmLA on Friday, despite calls from industry groups for changes to the city’s film permitting system. The Los Angeles Board of Public Works voted 4-0 to extend FilmLA’s contract through June 2030, just days before the current deal was set to expire. Adrin Nazarian, who represents a district that includes North Hollywood, where many IATSE West Coast locals are headquart…

FilmLA Wins Five-Year Contract Renewal Despite Criticism From Industry Workers

FilmLA got a five-year renewal on its contract with the city of Los Angeles, over objections from workers who faulted its lack of transparency.

LA City Officials Approve New 5-Year Contract With FilmLA, Despite Groups Calling For Permitting Process Reform

The LA City Council voted to renew its contract with FilmLA despite criticism from groups calling for reform to the city's permitting process

FilmLA wins five-year renewal from LA board

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Stay in L.A. to City Hall: Don’t renew FilmLA without urgent reform

As the City of Los Angeles prepares to vote on a five-year renewal of its contract with FilmLA, the grassroots coalition Stay in L.A. and California United is calling for serious changes before any extension is granted. The group will hold a press conference on Friday, June 20, at 9:15 a.m. at Los Angeles City Hall, urging leaders to delay approval until key reforms are implemented. Producer and public policy strategist Kate Holguín will speak a…