Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29 from 8 – 10 a.m. a film crew of University of Southern California students were shooting a student film on Vinton Avenue. at Culver City residence.
Monday, April 30 cameras were rolling all over the city. The early bird award goes to the cast and crew of the television series “Bones,” starting at 4:30 a.m. and filming scenes until 10 p.m. in the oil fields near Culver City Park at 9800 Jefferson Blvd. “Bones” is inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs and airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on FOX.
From 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, April 30 a Budweiser commercial was filmed at the Alibi Room, 12236 Washington Blvd.
Monday, April 30 – Thursday, May 3 someone got a makeover on Coolidge Avenue. HGTV series “Design on a Dime” taped an episode during the course of these four days from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. “Design on a Dime” makes over a space for design-conscious home dwellers who want lots of style but may not have lots of money. Airs Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. on HGTV.
Tuesday, May 1 – Friday, May 4 cast and crew of the new television pilot “Mr. Box Office” will filming at 8500 Higuera St. “Mr. Box Office” is a sitcom about the biggest movie star in the world who is sentenced to community service teaching English at the toughest high school in America.
Saturday, May 5, there will be a private party at Royal/T, 8910 Washington Blvd. for contemporary American artist Ron English. English is known for his photorealist technique and inventive use of color and comic book collage. One of his most significant creations is “Abraham Obama,” a fusion of America’s 16th and 44th Presidents.
DID YOU KNOW: Since the 1930s movies made in Culver City were credited with “Made in Hollywood.” This lack of recognition was taken as an insult to most residents. In 1934 a contest ran in the local paper to rename the city. Entries included “Filmville” and “Cinema City.” The Chamber of Commerce later called for a drive to change Culver City’s name to Hollywood. They actually adopted a slogan, “Culver City, Where Hollywood Movies are Made.” Finally, in 1991 Sony Pictures Studio chief Arnie Shupack announced to the Culver City Council that beginning with “Hook” and “Bugsy”, which were released that December, movies made in town would read “Filmed in Culver City”.
Culver City, also known as “The Heart of Screenland,” has waived all location permit fees for film and television production within its boarders. If interested in filming in Culver City contact the Filming Office at the Culver City Police Department, 310-253-6212.
