Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS)

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Television Series Take the Lead in 2018

In an article in the trade publication Variety, on-location feature filming in Greater Los Angeles expanded impressively in 2018, gaining 12.2% to 4,377 shooting days, according to a recent report produced by FilmL.A.

Production activity for feature films rose 15.5% to 1,078 shooting days during the fourth quarter, with 146 days coming from projects receiving California tax credits — including Netflix’s “Bird Box,” Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio; and McG’s sci-fi invasion tale “Rim of the World.”

Total on-location production in Los Angeles gained 1.3% for 2018 to 38,795 shooting days, despite a 4.9% decline in television shooting to 14,466 days. The key TV drama category rose 10.6% to 4,848 days in 2018 while comedies slid 16% to 1,810 days and reality declined 9.2% to 3,980 days. Commercial shooting for 2018 increased 8.7% to 6,033 days.

Incentivized TV drama projects accounted for 282 of the 1,489 shooting days recorded in that category for the fourth quarter, including “Euphoria,” “Good Girls,” “Legion,” and “Lucifer.”

“2018 concluded a third consecutive year of record-level film and television production for greater Los Angeles, due in no small part to the California Film & TV Tax Credit program,” said FilmL.A. president Paul Audley. “The return of jobs and businesses in the film industry is great news for our region and we look forward to a great 2019.” >>>more

THE FILM LIAISONS IN CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE (FLIcs) works with filmmakers and content producers to facilitate efficient on-location shooting throughout california.

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FLICS member offices provide a variety of production and permitting services.

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FLICS member offices provide free consulting on production and permitting questions.

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If you're looking for that perfect location, FLICS members offer scouting advice free of charge!

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Your first call should be to a FLICS member so that they can walk you through the permitting process to provide a smooth experience.

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Since FLICS members are experts in various locations, provide us with your creative needs and we'll provide the perfect solution!

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Many productions have issues that come up and are unique to the production, so FLICS members are at the ready to help in any way.

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Since FLICS members are experts within their specific regions, they can provide suggestions and assistance for whatever you may need for your production.

Featured Film Offices

Ridgecrest, California
Located just north of Los Angeles, The Ridgecrest Regional Film Commission represents amazing and unique geological formations that provide the backdrop for many movies and commericals.
Orange County
The world-famous coastal community of Orange County provides a wide range of diverse locations for many film and television shows.
Shasta County
With rain and snow levels increasing, Shasta County,California can offer unparalleled scenery and local services for any production.

Reach out to the 41 FLICS film offices to receive support and location services for your next production. Below are all offices, along with contact information. You can also click on the geography link to see offices from that region, or click on ALL OFFICES to see an alphabetical listing.

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