Film L A Inc
- Assets
- $17.4m
- Revenue
- $13.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 107
- Location
- Studio City, CA
- Founding
- 03/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 95-4531774
Organization Overview
Film L A Inc is located in Studio City, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Film L A Inc employed 107 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Film L A Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Film L A Inc generated $13.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FILML.A., INC. STREAMLINES AND ENHANCES THE ON-LOCATION FILMMAKING PROCESS FOR COMMUNITIES AND CONTENT CREATORS, TO ENSURE THE GREATER LOS ANGELES ECONOMY CONTINUES TO THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FILML.A., INC. DELIVERED HIGH QUALITY, EFFICIENT PERMITTING SERVICES FOR OVER 5,443 PRODUCTIONS, INCLUDING FILMS, TELEVISION, COMMERCIALS, STILL PHOTOGRAPHY AND STUDENT PRODUCTIONS. SERVICES INCLUDE COORDINATION OF ALL ASPECTS OF FILMING INCLUDING LOCATION SCOUTING, PRODUCTION PLANNING AND ON-LOCATION GOVERNMENT MONITORING (POLICE, FIRE, STREET CLOSURES) FOR PERMITTEES. IN ADDITION, FILML.A., INC. PROVIDED PERMITEE INSURANCE VERIFICATION, COLLECTED AND REMITTED $13.3 MILLION IN FEES TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CITY OF SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS AND 17 OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. IN ADDITION, FILML.A., INC. ISSUED 337 LICENSES FOR FILMING AT SCHOOLS IN THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BURBANK SCHOOL DISTRICT. SERVICES INCLUDED COORDINATING FILMING, COLLECTING, AND REMITTING $1.8 MILLION IN FEES TO SCHOOLS. OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS WERE INACTIVE IN THE FISCAL YEAR.
FILML.A. INC., PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING FILMING AND ON-SITE MONITORS FOR PRODUCTIONS. THESE SERVICES ASSIST PRODUCTION COMPANIES IN COMPLYING WITH FILMING ORDINANCES AND MAINTAINING GOOD RELATIONSHIPS WITH NEIGHBORHOODS IMPACTED BY FILMING.
FILML.A. INC., PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE FILMING INDUSTRY THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA BY IMPROVING THE FILMING EXPERIENCE FOR NEIGHBORHOODS IMPACTED BY FILMING THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT; DEVELOPING A MODEL FILM ORDINANCE AND WORKING WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES MORE FILM FRIENDLY; MARKETING FILMING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND SERVING AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE FOR ALL PUBLIC INQUIRIES RELATED TO FILMING IN CALIFORNIA. FILML.A. COMPILES AND REPORTS PRODUCTION-RELATED DATA AND ANALYSIS FOR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, ECONOMISTS AND THE MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Audley President | Officer | 40 | $408,583 |
Denise Gutches Chief Financial & Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $331,149 |
Donna Washington VP Of Permit Operations | Officer | 40 | $244,931 |
Philip Sokoloski VP Of Integrated Communications | Officer | 40 | $186,987 |
Bruce Ekstein Director Strategic Info. Technology | 40 | $186,950 | |
Idet Keshmeshian Director Finance & Accounting | 40 | $158,933 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Decisions Llc It Software Licenses And Consulting | 6/29/23 | $322,723 |
Lutece Llc It Consulting | 6/29/23 | $244,680 |
Robert Half Temp Services & Placement | 6/29/23 | $119,397 |
Fallbrook Research Llc It Consulting | 6/29/23 | $178,495 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,577,137 |
| Investment income | $455,550 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $22,331 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,066,162 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,411,767 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $150,443 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,612,129 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $221,412 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,451,895 |
| Payroll taxes | $520,211 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $64,050 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $61,651 |
| Fees for services: Other | $149,143 |
| Advertising and promotion | $79,729 |
| Office expenses | $64,697 |
| Information technology | $949,850 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $786,085 |
| Travel | $104,270 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,606 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,035,534 |
| Insurance | $182,453 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,810,916 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $893,817 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $288,459 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $460,866 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $336,852 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,392,897 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,590,637 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $386,061 |
| Other assets | $72,900 |
| Total assets | $17,422,489 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,357,106 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,722,770 |
| Total liabilities | $4,079,876 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,342,613 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,422,489 |