EXCLUSIVE: LA has been trying to find ways to encourage more films and TV series to stay in the city – reducing the 30% reduction over the last five years, according to FilmLA.
Now, a small group, including City councilmember Adrin Nazarian, are working on a local solution to help bring mid-budget movies back to the city.
This includes reducing “onerous regulations and permitting” as well other “unnecessary fees, inconsistent safety requirements”.
Cale Thomas, a special makeup effects artist who is co-chair of the LA political and legislative sub-committee for IATSE Local 706, and members of CA United, have been working with Nazarian and other council members including Hugo Soto Martinez and Nithya Raman.
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