Our staff has taken special care to learn industry-recognized practices for a safe return to set. This includes the CDC recommendations for social distancing, facial covering and good hygienic practices. We are working hard to prepare our animals for comfort in working with trainers wearing masks and at necessary distances. In the meantime, our business hours have not changed and we are available to chat via email or over the phone at any time of day.We have provided a variety of animals to a vast array of productions throughout the United States, both unaccompanied and as part of joint ventures. Having worked in numerous climates and topographies we understand how to manage various and extreme conditions, be they weather-related or challenging terrain.We believe our capabilities, experience, and passion for our work will prove invaluable to any endeavor we undertake.

Prop Rental in NYC made easyACME Brooklyn has been serving New York City and the boroughs of Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island, since 2010. We are a multifaceted creative powerhouse operating out of a 16,000 square foot home base in Bushwick. Our prop rental collection of 4000 props and growing is all viewable in our online catalog, with multiple photos, measurements, quantities, and descriptions.

Icee, who played Dog Julian in Greener Grass, won RomCom Rover at the Fido Awards!! What an honor! Congratulations to Icee, our handlers, and the entire cast & crew of Greener Grass on this adorable win! Thank you, Fido Awards!

While we wait for our industry to come back into full swing, many organizations are renovating and refurbishing their venues. Contact us at 800-223-1624 for help with your soft goods, hardware and installation services. You can also submit a request for a custom curtain quote on our web site. If you need a track system too, then go to our online curtain track quote request application to specify your track requirements and indicate that you'd like curtains as well. Looking forward to when we're all back doing shows and live events!

Friday, October 9, 12:00pm PDTFrom the comfort of our homes, ZEISS will host a special virtual event with Emmy-winning Director of Photography M. David Mullen, ASC.For three wildly popular seasons of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, David has transported audiences to different eras and locations, from Upper West Side New York to Paris to Sin City. With fast camera movements, stunning oner shots, and a lush color palette, Maisel's signature look is a visual tour de force.Join us for this exclusive Ask Me Anything where David will break down some of the series most iconic moments, from a technical and artistic perspective./figcaption>

It has been almost 4 months since the County of Los Angeles published "Appendix J" outlining the protocols for Production to re-open.Our community has been diligently working to create safe working conditions on-locations and in studios.Here is an encouraging update: All Beaches and Parks are open for filming according to FilmLA.com.There are 829 unique titles being filmed in L.A as of 9/30/20!Additionally, most cities within the County are now accepting applications for film permits. This is encouraging as we fully support the effort to get us all back to work.We continue to modify and improve our internal protocols at Loyal Studios in order to keep talent and crews safe. New safety measures include HEPA Filtration systems , an advanced temperature screening station that logs and documents each guest, and green wrist bands to identify who has been screened.Here is our latest safety protocol video:

Electrostatic SprayingBlue Moon is well-equipped to handle any size disinfection need. We have a large arsenal of electrostatic sprayers that dispense positively-charged viruscide onto negatively-charged surfaces. When performed correctly, electrostatic spraying affords improved surface-coverage. ULV FoggingIn addition to our electrostatic spraying, we provide ULV (or Ultra Low Volume) Fogging. Both spraying and fogging are highly effective methods for delivering disinfectant, maximizing surface coverage, and enhancing dwell-time. UV-C Light DisinfectionUsing our proprietary, chemical-free UV-C Light Disinfection equipment, our trained and certified technicians can disinfect surfaces in a fraction of the time it takes using chemical applications.Hydroxyl Air PurificationFor Safe Use Around Humans & PetsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, coronavirus can linger in indoor air for several hours. At Blue Moon Cleaning of Greater Los Angeles we provide best-in-class technology to safeguard our client's employees and visitors from harmful viral and bacterial spread. We're frequently asked "how can my company decontaminate spaces safely while our employees or crews are still working in the environment to be treated"? Our answer is Hydroxyl Generation.

Directors might be using these words soon to begin production on movies, television, and music videos following a three-month shutdown of filming caused by the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, June 10, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Public Health announced that crews could resume filming on Friday, June 12.But with that decision came a lengthy list of safety protocols that must be implemented, meaning it's unlikely filming will ramp up right away. A more realistic start time for productions, according to industry watchers, is July, August or even early fall.With filming allowed to resume, location scouts are now looking for filming places to shoot. One of the first available and best suited to operate under the county's new safety regulations may be Fairplex in Pomona, which has been the setting for several movie, television and music productions.At Fairplex, where the economic fallout of the coronavirus and related closures led to the cancellation of the Los Angeles County Fair and other events, the return of film crews is seen as an economic godsend.The fair, which was originally slated for Sept. 4-27, is Fairplex's biggest event of the year, economically and production-wise. It typically brings more than 1 million guests to the fairgrounds during its 19-day run and has an estimated economic impact of $324 million annually in Los Angeles County, and $58 million in the city of Pomona, according to Fairplex.Since mid-March, the Fairplex has devoted a majority of its resources to help with local coronavirus response efforts. This includes testing, hosting drive-thru food pantries and offering free childcare for the children of health care workers, first responders and essential workers at its Child Development Center. The Sheraton Fairplex Hotel, located on the Fairplex campus, also opened up 244 rooms to quarantine coronavirus patients.With all Fairplex-produced events canceled for the rest of 2020, however, there's renewed focus on attracting filming crews to the grounds.The 487-acre campus, which includes 225 acres of open parking lots, has various environments for film, large space for production crews and even a hotel if actors and others wish to stay nearby. It boasts a large indoor filming hall, a racetrack, a farm and a state-of-the-art security command center that can all be used for filming.Melissa DeMonaco, director of sales, said the Fairplex is more than ready to assist location managers."We have a lot of indoor space, outdoor space and flexibility when it comes to production here that many other filming locations don't have," said DeMonaco, who is also a board member for the Location Managers Guild International. "The space and setting sets us apart."DeMonaco said Fairplex has become a popular production spot in recent years, hosting crews for Chevrolet commercials and even a music video with Usher. She sees the location as one that may become a hot commodity due to its ability to adhere to the county's new film safety regulations."There's nothing really that compares to what we have here at the Fairplex," she said.Frequent cleaning of all working and lunch areas will be required, as will disinfecting shared props before reuse and hand-washing before filming scenes. All scripts, contracts or music sheets should be shared digitally or individually assigned to each worker. When it comes to testing for coronavirus, productions must provide periodic testing for cast and crew, particularly those involved in work that requires close contact without masks for an extended period of time.New workers will be employed to help regulate and oversee coronavirus-related safety protocols, which will add to production costs. More workers will be asked to work from home or come in on alternate days to limit the number of people on set, which will lead to longer filming schedules.Mike Fantasia, president of the LMGI, said production crews have a lot of adjusting to do for this "new world of filming." He said he's heard from many who have concerns about testing for the virus, operational changes and fewer people on set."How do you make a movie with these necessary precautions and protocols put in place... nobody really knows that yet," Fantasia said. "Everybody wants to get back to work but nobody wants to jump into the fire just yet."Fantasia said a location like Fairplex is an obvious choice for productions to get started right away. While other smaller studios and filming locations might have to make major adjustments before reopening, he said, Fairplex is ready for action."It's a great location and it is one of the few locations that is set up with a lot of open air structures," he said. "The Fairplex is one of those positioned really well to work with companies in this COVID environment."

Ausfilm, Australia's screen industry association responsible for attracting big budget film and television productions to Australia, has appointed Amanda Browne to the role of Director of U.S. Production in Ausfilm's Los Angeles office.Working closely with Ausfilm's USA team headed up by Executive Vice President, International Production, Erin Stam, Amanda will work with both U.S. and Australian screen production clients, Ausfilm members and Australian talent in order to positively influence the attraction of film, television and post, sound, music and VFX production to Australia. Amanda's role also includes delivering international production leads to Ausfilm members and coordinating with Australian state government screen agencies on Australian location pitches for international clients.Amanda's expertise covers production, talent and event management having worked at Damminger Productions, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the U.S. and earlier in her career at Definition Films in Australia.Prior to her appointment at Ausfilm, Amanda was Production Executive for Air Bud Entertainment which took her to Canada, working on projects such as the Pup Star film franchise and newly released television series, Pup Academy. Ausfilm's Executive Vice President, International Production, Erin Stam said "Amanda brings to the table a fantastic energy, a diverse understanding of the U.S. entertainment industry combined with a fierce passion for supporting the Australian screen industry. We are thrilled Amanda has joined the team helping us to provide greater value to our clients and members in this extremely busy and exciting time after the Australian Government's recent announcement of a AU$400 million top-up to its Location Incentive."Originally from Sydney, Amanda has been working in Los Angeles since 2010.Amanda who starts in the role this week initially based out of the Sydney office, added "being able to support the continued growth of the Australian industry through an organisation like Ausfilm is very exciting. Australia has proven technical and creative resources and talent and continues to deliver the highest quality production services on local and international projects and Ausfilm is unparallelled in connecting these services to the rest of the world. With a formidable team spearheaded by leaders like Erin and CEO, Kate Marks, I am honoured to join Ausfilm and support its membership of 54 talented businesses and government screen agencies."Browne succeeds Michelle Sandoval who left Ausfilm in December last year after nearly 11 years in the role to join Technicolor's VFX brands.Click here for Amanda's headshot. MEDIA ENQUIRIES:Rachelle GibsonDirector of Marketing & Industry Partnershipsmarketing@ausfilm.com.au