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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.
The agency that handles film permits in Los Angeles won a five-year contract renewal on Friday, over objections from industry workers who hold it partly responsible for the dramatic slowdown in production. Paulsen argued the city is responsible for onerous regulations and fees, including requirements for productions to hire park monitors and police officers. Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order last month aiming to limit the city staffing requirements to a single employee, though the effort remains a work in progress.
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