On the same day the Writers Guild is expected to go on strike, the City has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for film permitting services currently performed by Film LA. While ongoing discussion of special filming conditions for Downtown seek to better refine how filming much respond to Downtown's changing nature, the terms of the RFP get at practical issues like notification and how complaints are handled.
Unlike the existing setup where Film LA handles all aspects of permitting, the RFP allows interested parties to submit bids on one or more of three service categories: permit coordination, notification and complaint referral. The results of a Request for Information (RFI) issued this summer identified 15 potential bidders for one or more of the components.
Those of us Downtown should absolutely applaud the City for what's found in this RFP. More after the jump...
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