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There are no fewer than five production companies who have sent out e-notifications of their intention to film in Echo Park between today and Feb. 1. The companies are 44 Blue Productions; 3 Ball Productions; American Film Institute; Authentic Entertainment; and MTV Networks. Details after the jump.

THE PRODUCTION COMPANY: 44 Blue Productions, Inc
WILL BE FILMING: The Peter Project (Revised)
UNDER PERMIT: F-211987
LOCATION: #1: 1515 W. Sunset Blvd.; #2: 1538 W. Sunset Blvd.
DATES: #1: 1/30/08 - 2/02/08; #2: 1/30/08
HOURS: 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION OF SCENE: Interior and exterior dialogue. B-roll shots.

THE PRODUCTION COMPANY: 3 Ball Productions, Inc
WILL BE FILMING: Groomer Has It
UNDER PERMIT: F-211708
LOCATION: 2170 W. Sunset Blvd.
DATES: 1/31/08
HOURS: 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION OF SCENE: Interior dialogue. 12 dogs. All on private property.

THE PRODUCTION COMPANY: American Film Institute, The
WILL BE FILMING: Southern Downtown
UNDER PERMIT: F-211988
LOCATION: Morton Ave @ Echo Park Bl
DATES: 2/01/08
HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION OF SCENE: Exterior dialogue. Camera and equipment on sidewalk.
PARKING: All vehicles must be parked legally.
STREET CLOSURES: Closures

THE PRODUCTION COMPANY: Authentic Entertainment
WILL BE FILMING: Daily Green (Revised)
UNDER PERMIT: F-212005
LOCATION: Scott Ave, Stadium Wy, Riverside Dr. & Glendale Bl, Inclusive
DATES: (Revised Dates) FILM DATES & HOURS: 1/30/08, 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. 2/01/08, 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION OF SCENE: Exterior dialogue. Interviews. Camera & equipment handheld. 5 cast/crew max.
PARKING: All vehicles must be parked legally.
STREET CLOSURES: N/A

THE PRODUCTION COMPANY: MTV Networks, Inc
WILL BE FILMING: "52"
UNDER PERMIT: F-212018
LOCATION: 1822 W. Sunset Blvd.
DATES: 1/29/08 - 1/30/08
HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION OF SCENE: Film band rehearsal 1/29, Interior dialogue, music performance. Atmospheric smoke. 20 or less. 1/30, band playing, Interior dialogue, music performance/ playback, smoke effects. Exterior shots.
PARKING: All Vehicles must be parked legally. COMPANY LOADING & UNLOADING ONLY, NO PERMITTED PARKING ON SUNSET BLVD.

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