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'Snowfall' Spinoff Ordered to Series at FX Starring Gail Bean and Isaiah John Written and produced by Malcolm Spellman, the show will be set in ‘90s Los Angeles and is set to premiere in 2026

Written and produced by Malcolm Spellman, the untitled series will be set in ‘90s Los Angeles and is set to premiere in 2026. Read more here:
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‘Nobody Wants This’ Loves LA So Much, It Turned the City Into Season 2’s Primary Set Co-showrunner and EP Jenni Konner walks IndieWire through some of locations from the Netflix hit, and why it was important to shoot in LA.

Co-showrunner and EP Jenni Konner walks IndieWire through some of the best locations from the Netflix hit, and why it was so important to shoot in LA. Read it here: www.indiewire.com/gallery/nobo...

Finally, Aziz Ansari has a little bit of 'Good Fortune,' thanks to Keanu Reeves After its TIFF premiere, the "Master of None" star sits down to talk about the winding road to his feature debut, which co-stars Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen.

Aziz Ansari on filming "Good Fortune" in Los Angeles:
"I wanted it to be in L.A. ... And it was challenging, but you also get the benefit of working with some of the greatest technicians in the world in L.A."
Read it here:
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FilmLA Delivers Filming Progress Report to LA City Board of Public Works | FilmLA On September 26th, FilmLA representatives presented their quarterly in-person report to the LA City Board of Public Works (BPW), giving an overview of FilmLA services and sharing recent film productio...

On Sept 26th, FilmLA presented our quarterly report to the LA City Board of Public Works, sharing our recent production data and updates on key initiatives to make filming in Los Angeles easier. Catch the highlights from the meeting: filmla.com/filmla-deliv...

Cold Scouting Explained: Tips for Property Owners Although, FilmLA and law enforcement do not endorse “cold scouting” as a practice, here are tips to protect yourself and your property should you be contacted by a film scout.

A film scout at your door? While it may be exciting, it is best approached with caution. Learn what “cold scouting” is and how to handle it safely: filmla.com/cold-scoutin...

Two of this year’s top Emmy Award winning shows, “The Pitt” and “The Studio," are recipients of this coming year’s California Film & TV tax credit. We look forward to the hundreds of jobs and economic benefits these productions will bring. Learn more about the credit: film.ca.gov/tax-credit/

Congratulations to all the Emmy Award Winners and a special shout out to “The Pitt” and “The Studio” which filmed right here in Los Angeles! Thank you for keeping your filming local, supporting hundreds of skilled entertainment industry workers, small businesses, and the local economy!

Comedy ‘Villa Hollywood’ Underway In LA With Maria Russell, Rhonda Shear & Aniya Wayans In Acting Debut The film marks the screen debut of Aniya Wayans, daughter of actor and comedian Damon Wayans Jr and reality star Aja Metoyer.

"Inspired by real events, 'Villa Hollywood' follows a washed-up teen TV star stuck managing a Hollywood apartment building teeming with hustlers, has-beens, and ex-cons." #filmedinla

Read more here: deadline.com/2025/09/mari...

YouTube video by Carolina Groppa Inside FilmLA's Much Needed Permitting Process Reform

Angle on Producers Podcast invited FilmLA's Donna Washington to address criticism head-on and discuss the misconceptions about fees, FilmLA's 17-point plan to streamline the permitting process, and how FilmLA actually functions compared to other film commissions.

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Filmed in LA: "Ballard". Now on Prime, this "Bosch" spin-off showcases the iconic Pacific Coast Highway with filming in Venice Beach, Marina del Rey, and Malibu. Other featured locations include Rutt’s Hawaiian Café in Mar Vista and Downtown’s Union Station. #filmedinla #ballard

Filmed in LA: "Freakier Friday". A recipient of the California Film & TV Tax Credit, this sequel captures the city’s wide range. Locations include The Wiltern, Leo Carrillo Beach, & the Pacific Palisades home from the first film (now lost to fire but preserved on screen). #freakierfriday #filmedinla

Filmed in LA: "Hollywood Grit". The moody mystery lives up to its name with scenes shot on Highland Ave and in the Hollywood Hills. Other locations include The Art Room in DTLA and Will Rogers State Beach. DTLA street scenes were shot via FilmLA’s Grid Locations. #hollywoodgrit #filmedinla

Why Sterling K. Brown and Dan Fogelman Knew ‘Paradise’ Had to Shoot in L.A.: ‘We’ve Got to Keep Production Here So People Stay’ At IndieWire's Pass the Remote screening event, the star and creator of Hulu's hit thriller discussed the sacrifices they were willing to make to keep production in Hollywood.

"'Paradise' could keep employing people in Los Angeles for years to come, as the show continues to build momentum with fans and critics alike." Read More: uk.news.yahoo.com/why-sterling...

No filmmaker wants to be surprised by unexpected fees, extra permitting steps or approver activity denials. FilmLA’s Solution Services team has offered filmmakers FREE Production Planning aid since 2006. Learn more: filmla.com/innovation-s...

‘Freakier Friday’ Is One of the Rare Studio Films to Shoot in L.A., but the Original Coleman Family House Was Lost in L.A. Fires 'Freakier Friday' showcases locations like Echo Park Lake and the Wiltern Theater, but the original Coleman house burned in the L.A. fires.

While reflecting on "Freakier Friday" filming locations, location manager Danny Finn and production designer Kay Lee share their love for filming in Los Angeles. Read more at Variety: variety.com/2025/artisan...

Filmed in Los Angeles and now streaming: "Countdown" on Prime, reality show "Yolanthe" on Netflix, and "NCIS: Origins" on Paramount+.

NewNarratives 2025 - NFMLA The NewNarratives program will offer a new round of cash grant funding for 2025 to independent filmmakers and their projects at various stages of production. To learn more and apply, visit www.NFMLA.o...

NewNarratives by NFMLA seeks to discover original new work with a strong POV and will award 5 artist grants of $5,000USD each to innovative, emerging content creators. To learn more and apply, please visit www.NFMLA.org/NewNarratives

#FilmedinLA and now streaming: Apple TV+ comedy “The Studio” filmed its satiric take on Hollywood at actual studios in LA. The series also takes you on a cruise down Hollywood Blvd. Hulu's mini-series "Good American Family" may be set in the Midwest but it was filmed in Los Angeles.

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Sign up for our bi-monthly news digest and don't miss any recent articles and news from FilmLA. Next issue is out Wednesday! Click here: mailchi.mp/filmla/filml...

#FilmedinLA: Indie comedy "Horchata with Oat Milk" showcases Latino culture in LA's Frogtown. Now on Apple TV, the film “Die Like a Man” was shot in LA working-class neighborhoods. Playing in theaters, "The Accountant 2" filmed mostly in LA and received the CA Film & TV Tax Credit.

L.A. On-Location Filming Falls in First Quarter FilmLA research update on Los Angeles film production for Q1 2025.

FilmLA has just released our latest Research Update regarding on-location filming in Greater Los Angeles for Q1 2025. Sign up for our emails and get your copy of the report here: filmla.com/la-on-locati...

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#FilmedinLA: Netflix's “Running Point” is heavily inspired by the LA Lakers. Also on Netflix, “The Residence” used elaborate sets to recreate the White House at Raleigh Studios. Thanks to the California Film & TV Tax Credit, NBC's spinoff “Suits LA” moved all filming to Los Angeles.

California Lawmakers Unveil Plans To “Modernize” Film & TV Tax Incentive Program Via Expanding Eligible Projects, Upping Credit To 35% In LA — Update California lawmakers say they are aiming to "modernize" and "amend" the California Film and TV Tax Credit Program to bring production back to the state

California Lawmakers Unveil Plans To “Modernize” Film & TV Tax Incentive Program Via Expanding Eligible Projects, Upping Credit To 35% In LA — Update: deadline.com/2025/03/cali...

Location Scouting and Film Hosting: Part 2 This is the second article in a three-part series about hosting filming at your home or business.

For the second article in our three-part series about #locationscouting & #filmhosting, #FilmLA interviewed Location Scout Nancy Bruno about the reality of the business. See it here: ow.ly/Rb5l50VchZX

Photo: Saeed Adyani/Netflix's "No Good Deed"

In Sacramento Today: Making the Case for the Expansion of the California Film & TV Tax Credit Program

FilmLA presents today before the CA State Assembly Subcommittee on State Administration for expansion of the California Film & TV Tax Credit. Others presenting: California Film Commission, GO-Biz, LAEDC, the Entertainment Union Coalition, @sagaftra.org, @iatselocal728.bsky.social, & Hollywood CPR.

Join the fight to protect California entertainment jobs and “Keep California Rolling.” To learn more, visit: keepcaliforniarolling.org

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#FilmedinLA and now playing in theaters, the comedy “One of Them Days” zigzags around urban LA. Hulu thriller “Paradise” is set in DC but films mostly in LA. Like the original, the Paramount+ prequel “Dexter: Original Sin” films in Greater Los Angeles despite its Miami setting.

A Film Location Like No Other: Filming in the LA River The Los Angeles River is one of the most iconic filming locations in the world. It has been used for everything from huge Hollywood blockbusters to small student films. Some of the most prominent exam...

The Los Angeles River is one of the most iconic filming locations in the world. Find out more about filming in this versatile location: filmla.com/a-film-locat...

#filmla #filminglocations #lariver #losangeles #filmproduction #tvproduction

Crew Members, if you have photos of homes or businesses in fire-affected areas, you can help! Whether for insurance claims or sentimental reasons, your photos could mean so much. Visit the organizer scoutphotos.org

Supported by LMGI & Teamsters Local 399

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Permit Deadlines FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, and the other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Please contact Sol...

FilmLA, the City and the County of Los Angeles, and the other jurisdictions we serve will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

See the full Production Alert here: filmla.com/martin-luthe...

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