FilmLA and the city of Los Angeles are working together to lower the cost of film permits for smaller-scale productions. Mayor Karen Bass said the city is not only working to keep the industry in Los Angeles, but also to expand it, saying it’s “the backbone of our economy.” She said the industry has been part of the local economy for so long that it was taken for granted. The nonprofit FilmLA introduced a new Low Impact Permit Pilot Program, delivering immediate cost reductions for productions that don’t have impacts on communities. “We want to make it simple and fast for them,” FilmLA CEO Denise Gutches said. FilmLA and the city of Los Angeles are working together to lower the cost of film permits for smaller-scale productions. Mayor Karen Bass said the city is not only working to keep the industry in Los Angeles, but also to expand it, saying it’s “the backbone of our economy.” She said the industry has been part of the local economy for so long that it was taken for granted. The nonprofit FilmLA introduced a new Low Impact Permit Pilot Program, delivering immediate cost reductions for productions that don’t have impacts on communities. “ We want to make it simple and fast for them,” FilmLA CEO Denise Gutches said. Details about eligibility, pricing, and program requirements are available through FilmLA.com