FilmL.A., Inc.–the Los Angeles region’s private, nonprofit film office charged with facilitating on-location production–has elected entertainment industry and labor relations veteran Bryan Unger to chair its 2007 board of directors.
Unger, who serves as Western executive director of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), led his first FilmL.A. Board meeting this month. He joined FilmL.A.’s board shortly after it was restructured in ’03, and replaces outgoing chair Jean Prewitt of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA).
FilmL.A.’s board comprises 24 members representing L.A.-area neighborhoods, major studios, independent production companies, entertainment industry guilds, unions and vendors. The nonprofit’s services include one-stop on-location permit coordination, neighborhood notification, troubleshooting and data gathering/analysis.
FilmL.A. president Steve MacDonald noted that Unger’s experience in entertainment production and labor negotiation makes him well prepared to work with FilmL.A.’s diverse board and constituencies.
“Bryan is uniquely adept at building consensus,” said MacDonald. “He also brings a deep and nuanced understanding of the production process and the challenges the Los Angeles region faces in today’s global, highly competitive production marketplace.”
Unger is responsible for contract administration and enforcement of the DGA’s film and television agreements with major studios, as well as the Guild’s agreement with talent agencies. After working in film and television production, he began his career as a labor executive at Local 15 of the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET). He then served for five years as international representative with the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE) before joining the DGA in ’94.
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More